* Leaving Cert (2018) Off-Topic Thread :)

LLAMAMILK

Since the thread for last year's 5th years was such a success, I thought I'd make a thread for us 4th/3rd years going into 5th year in September! The same rules applies for this thread as for any other thread- no spamming, cursing, boasting, bullying etc.

So to start this thread off:
- Did ye enjoy TY?
- What was the best experience of TY?
- What subjects are you taking for LC bar English, Maths and Irish?

I really enjoyed TY because I came out of my "comfort zone", and I grew more outgoing as a result of taking TY.
I had a number of experiences that I liked in TY, such as our outdoor education trip to Petersburg in Galway( not Russia!!!), Ice skating, going to Paris(abroad for the first time) and of course my 2 lovely work experiences.
I'm taking Business, Economics, French, Home Ec and LCVP for LC. I could never pick a science because for me it is the hardest and most boring subject ever. I'm more of a business person.

Account Number

Coming in from third year (Finished the JC on Wednesday),so one of the younger ones..:p .Feels weird saying this but taking the Holy Trinity, Spanish, Biology, Chemistry and Business.I can't wait to start crying at Honours Maths!

LLAMAMILK wrote: »

I could never pick a science because for me it is the hardest and most boring subject ever. I'm more of a business person.

Have to disagree with this, hated science in first year, but became my favourite subject come third year. Even look at my subjects, just can't resist them chemicals!:P

L360

Coming from 3rd year:) will be doing home ec, business, french, biology and LCVP - These should keep my options open when choosing courses. Also dreading honours maths

LLAMAMILK

They've started teaching everyone in my year the leaving cert course for Maths during 4th year. It's really tough, and even the A students that I know are struggling to get 100% on tests. I'd say if your a C/B in Maths then stick with it because of the extra 25 points but if your really struggling and it's taking all of your time, then drop.

There's like 30 3rd years coming into my year next September which means my year is going to have like 130 people :0 . My year already dislike them and they haven't even met them! Unlike my classmates though, I'm not a 3rd year racist.

You'll both do great when you get yer results. The Junior is really easy to do well in if you study.

louisoc

As someone who just sat the Leaving Cert, a piece of advice: honours maths is difficult, and I guarantee that at least half your class will drop to pass somewhere between the start of fifth year and the actual exam. If you think you can get a modest grade without sacrificing work in other subjects, stick with it - those 25 extra points will make your entire LC a lot less stressful - but if you are going to drop, do so as early as possible. You don't want to have put hours upon hours of study into an exam that you don't sit. You also don't want to be one of those people who drop on the day - OL maths is a different course which, while easier, should still be taught to you - because that could seriously psych you out.

L360

louisoc wrote: »

As someone who just sat the Leaving Cert, a piece of advice: honours maths is difficult, and I guarantee that at least half your class will drop to pass somewhere between the start of fifth year and the actual exam. If you think you can get a modest grade without sacrificing work in other subjects, stick with it - those 25 extra points will make your entire LC a lot less stressful - but if you are going to drop, do so as early as possible. You don't want to have put hours upon hours of study into an exam that you don't sit. You also don't want to be one of those people who drop on the day - OL maths is a different course which, while easier, should still be taught to you - because that could seriously psych you out.

Do u think u would need to get at least an A or B in the junior cert to be able for higher maths in the leaving? I get a C in the mocks and I feel I got the same in the junior cert. I understand it would depend on the amount of work you put into the subject.

Manufan123

L360 wrote: »

Do u think u would need to get at least an A or B in the junior cert to be able for higher maths in the leaving? I get a C in the mocks and I feel I got the same in the junior cert. I understand it would depend on the amount of work you put into the subject.

I got a C in the JC with no Study and I got a B1 in my 5th year summer test.

leimmxvii

L360 wrote: »

Do u think u would need to get at least an A or B in the junior cert to be able for higher maths in the leaving? I get a C in the mocks and I feel I got the same in the junior cert. I understand it would depend on the amount of work you put into the subject.

If it makes you feel better, I also got a low C in mocks and ended up getting an A in JC

As a person just finished 5th year I'd advise paying for a years Studyclix membership (not overly expensive). I found it particularly helpful for biology, chemistry and accounting because the teachers will often make tests of past exam q's (well a few of mine did haha)

Account Number

leimmxvii wrote: »

I'd advise paying for a years Studyclix membership (not overly expensive). I found it particularly helpful for biology, chemistry and accounting because the teachers will often make tests of past exam q's (well a few of mine did haha)

This was how I got through all the small class tests this year, :cool:.Still though, I feel got a high B at the lowest in all the JC tests,so who knows,I may be ok for Honours everything next year

lundrum

I'm taking it upon myself to revive this thread
When are you all back?

L360

lundrum wrote: »

I'm taking it upon myself to revive this thread
When are you all back?

I'm back tomorrow what about you?

lundrum

L360 wrote: »

I'm back tomorrow what about you?

We were back on Friday but that was just sorting us into our classes. Getting into the actual stuff tomorrow haha.

Account Number

We got all our classes bar the Big Three on Friday,but we get them tomorrow.(Lucky us)

lundrum

What subjects are you guys doing
I'm doing the Holy Trinity + physics, chemistry, history and French, and Applied Maths after school

Stearinlys

I go back for 4 hours tomorrow and then I'm properly back on Thursday. I'm doing music, French, accounting and business and I'm not sure whether I'm nervous or excited to go back haha

Account Number

Just remembered the TYs were told in the welcoming back speech they had to wear the uniform to avoid looking "cheap and knackerish". Are schools allowed say that? But sure our year head was telling us about a time he got hit with a curtain pole :P

lundrum

Account Number wrote: »

Just remembered the TYs were told in the welcoming back speech they had to wear the uniform to avoid looking "cheap and knackerish". Are schools allowed say that? But sure our year head was telling us about a time he got hit with a curtain pole :P

Lol wth hahaha. Pretty sure they're not allowed say that:rolleyes:

LLAMAMILK

I started back today in school but we are only in from 11 this week . I'm actually over the moon with my timetable!! I'm doing Business, Economics, French, Home Ec and LCVP. We have such a big year group that we barely have enough lockers to accommodate everyone.

lundrum

LLAMAMILK wrote: »

I started back today in school but we are only in from 11 this week . I'm actually over the moon with my timetable!! I'm doing Business, Economics, French, Home Ec and LCVP. We have such a big year group that we barely have enough lockers to accommodate everyone.

Me too! I'm actually really excited for the year ahead, I'm really interested in the subjects I'm doing. Although ask me in a few weeks and I may have changed my mind

Stearinlys

How is everyone finding fifth year? I like it so far but it's early days haha

conorfinn1

Stearinlys wrote: »

How is everyone finding fifth year? I like it so far but it's early days haha

It's okay.

A lot of demanding work though even for the start of the year. You've to hit the ground running

Account Number

I missed what would add up to a day,and have a business project, and English essay due. I knew it would be work, but I'm still half in summer mode..

lundrum

I missed half a day and had a good 3-4 hours of homework to catch up on. Honestly didn't realise the work would pile up this fast:o:o

Oathkeeper

Taking the liberty to revive this thread how's everybody in 5th year

Stearinlys

Oathkeeper wrote: »

Taking the liberty to revive this thread how's everybody in 5th year

I really like English this year and I'm finding all the subjects to be okay, maths is hit or miss though and Irish is a lot of learning work haha

Oathkeeper

Stearinlys wrote: »

I really like English this year and I'm finding all the subjects to be okay, maths is hit or miss though and Irish is a lot of learning work haha

Yeah I kinda of understand where ur coming from English is really good but Hl maths is really hard too check out my study log if you want to know more
Not to sound creepy or anything

LLAMAMILK

I really wish it was summer again. I had no idea 5th year would be so tough!! I don't really get a huge amount of homework but I study a lot so that's why I find it a lot to take on compared to others who do nothing. What subjects are you guys/girls finding the hardest? For me it would have to be French, Maths and the food science bits of Home Ec. Hopefully I'll get my head around those 3 before my winter exams . If anyone has any study tips for the Journal Intime and those opinion pieces for French please let me know. I am so so bad at languages and there isn't much of a pattern in the questions at all .

Oathkeeper

LLAMAMILK wrote: »

I really wish it was summer again. I had no idea 5th year would be so tough!! I don't really get a huge amount of homework but I study a lot so that's why I find it a lot to take on compared to others who do nothing. What subjects are you guys/girls finding the hardest? For me it would have to be French, Maths and the food science bits of Home Ec. Hopefully I'll get my head around those 3 before my winter exams . If anyone has any study tips for the Journal Intime and those opinion pieces for French please let me know. I am so so bad at languages and there isn't much of a pattern in the questions at all .

hi llama I'm in the same predicament I really hate languages especially Hl French listening I'm so bad a that 😭 Hl maths is just OK since we just finished algebra 1 and 2 so yeah

LLAMAMILK

How much of the course have ye covered so far in each subject?
In Business we've done:
Unit 1, 2 and parts of 3. .

In Economics we've done:
Demand, Supply, Oligopoly and Elasticity .

In French we've done:
Journal intimes
Grammar
Opinion pieces
Bits of listening and just general things.

In Maths we've done:
Algebra/Simultaneous Eqs ( I'm in ordinary level )

In English we've done:
Only the Great Gatsby ( we are so behind in the course because we spent ages reading the book eek)

In Home Ec we've done:
Nutrition/Energy
Carbs
Cereals
Fruit/Veg
Soups/Sauces

In Irish we've done:
Géibheann
A sraith pic
Hurlamaboc ( I do ordinary as well )

In LCVP we've done:
CV
Summary Report
Career Investigation

LLAMAMILK

Oh god higher level maths. I find parts of ordinary maths tough. I can't imagine how much more advance it is in higher level. I better go study and get off boards!!!

Oathkeeper

LLAMAMILK wrote: »

How much of the course have ye covered so far in each subject?
In Business we've done:
Unit 1, 2 and parts of 3. .

In Economics we've done:
Demand, Supply, Oligopoly and Elasticity .

In French we've done:
Journal intimes
Grammar
Opinion pieces
Bits of listening and just general things.

In Maths we've done:
Algebra/Simultaneous Eqs ( I'm in ordinary level )

In English we've done:
Only the Great Gatsby ( we are so behind in the course because we spent ages reading the book eek)

In Home Ec we've done:
Nutrition/Energy
Carbs
Cereals
Fruit/Veg
Soups/Sauces

In Irish we've done:
Géibheann
A sraith pic
Hurlamaboc ( I do ordinary as well )

In LCVP we've done:
CV
Summary Report
Career Investigation

Buisness : all of unit 1 (kinda behind never done business before)
Irish OL: Geibhann
Sraith pic
Hurlamboc 1
English: King Lear act 1 and 2
Maths algebra 1 and 2
Physics light section
Biology food Characteristics of life cell structure
French: don't know what we've done our teacher is so bad like lessons are random

Account Number

English:Some random Paper 1 sh1te

Coming to the end of Act 4 of Lear (We're taking forever with it)

Gaeilge:Géibheann

An Gnáthrud

] Fadbanna ag Déagóirí na Tíre Seo (an aiste)

4 sraiths

Small bits of a comhrá

Maths: Nearly finished first 5 chapters of Effective Maths
Spanish:Mostly revision-Myself

Past tenses

Future tenses

Present tense

Reflexive verbs

Biology: Scientific Method

Characteristics of Living Things

Food

Cell Structure

Digestion

Diffusion & Osmosis

In the middle of Enzymes

Chemistry:History of the Atom

Atomic Structure

Chemical Bonding

Anion Tests

Radioactivity

Doing the Table Trends now

Business:Introduction to People in Business

Industries & Sectors of the Economy

Types of Business Organisations

Business,Economy & Community Development

Just started Business Ethics

So yeah,we're doing better in some subjects than others

Xcutioon

Sup Guys I Do
English HL
Maths OL (trying to get into HL because ordinary is piss easy)
Irish OL (Our Teacher Is Horrible So probably gonna have to study and work hard for that myself)
Business(Never Done It Before But Finding It Incredibly Easy)
Physics(Literally one word that can sum up physics EFFORT!!!!!!!)
History(TOO MUCH LEARNING TO DO GOD DAMN IT!!!)
French(Teachers Decent Still Got Alot Of Work To Do)

LLAMAMILK

My English class are so behind. The other classes get an essay every night (not complaining about not having to do that) but we've only done like 3 essays. Don't want to reveal myself on this. but let's just say my teacher has to leave for the year and we are going to have some outsider teaching us.

My Irish teacher is really nice and a laugh but she can't teach or control the class. People literally don't do a tap in her class and she's too soft to report them. We've a group chat to send notes to in order to save time in class.

They're the only 2 I'm worried about. Especially English considering you really need a good teacher for it.

nermal15

LLAMAMILK wrote: »

My English class are so behind. The other classes get an essay every night (not complaining about not having to do that) but we've only done like 3 essays. Don't want to reveal myself on this. but let's just say my teacher has to leave for the year and we are going to have some outsider teaching us.

My Irish teacher is really nice and a laugh but she can't teach or control the class. People literally don't do a tap in her class and she's too soft to report them. We've a group chat to send notes to in order to save time in class.

They're the only 2 I'm worried about. Especially English considering you really need a good teacher for it.

I wouldn't worry too much about your English- whatever substitute you get will be a qualified English teacher, not just some randomer picked off the street. Also, don't stress comparing your class to other classes and what they've done...the same teaching/learning methods don't work for everyone and honestly I don't see the benefit in doing an essay every night, which I doubt are being comprehensively corrected.

spurious

nermal15 wrote: »

honestly I don't see the benefit in doing an essay every night, which I doubt are being comprehensively corrected.

Whether they are corrected or not, the benefit is in doing the essays.
Writing essays/short stories/descriptive passages/prose in all sorts of styles will stand to you, whether they are corrected or not.

nermal15

Writing every night is definitely beneficial, I just meant that a full exam style essay every night is too much!

Oathkeeper

Guys I actually think I'm struggling to get motivated these days I did no work during the mid term and I really don't study much anybody have any study tips I struggle with
Logs-Hl Maths
The mathsy parts of physics (light)
French Hl (I'm really bad st French)

LLAMAMILK

So I have a new English teacher as ye are aware of. She's so nice and lovely!! We're really getting into actually doing homework in English now which is good. My exams start Friday fml. I have maths and English which I'm not happy about. I really have to cram for them as I did the least work on them.

LLAMAMILK

I'd really recommend everyone getting a Studyclix account. I personally think it's brilliant. It has marking schemes and every question that has come up on a topic to date condensed onto 1 page. Thebusinessguys.ie is also great for anyone doing Business, Economics or Accounting.

Oathkeeper

LLAMAMILK wrote: »

I'd really recommend everyone getting a Studyclix account. I personally think it's brilliant. It has marking schemes and every question that has come up on a topic to date condensed onto 1 page. Thebusinessguys.ie is also great for anyone doing Business, Economics or Accounting.

Thanks for the tip are your Christmas exams starting on Friday that's a bit abstract

LLAMAMILK

Oathkeeper wrote: »

Thanks for the tip are your Christmas exams starting on Friday that's a bit abstract

Yes. They start Friday . I'm so not ready for Maths and English!!

Xcutioon

Guys I Just wanna know how everyone is
Preparing for their Christmas exams in
Irish OL
French Ol
Maths HL
Physics HL
English HL
History HL

LLAMAMILK

So I finished my winter exams!!!!!!
I'm actually delighted with how they all went. My heads wrecked from study though!

I'm hoping to get:
Maths: A
Irish: A
English: B/C
French: C
Home Ec: B
Business: A
Economics: A

Xcutioon

Hey guys I am seriously thinking of dropping french and I want to do computer science in TCD Or UCD so I was wandering if u needed a third language

LLAMAMILK

I'm the exact same. Struggling so much with French. I just don't get anything at all. I got a D in the winter exams. I dropped but my teacher put me back up. I'm at risk of failing it because the comprehensions are rock hard so is the writing. We can't drop it because you need a third language as far as I'm aware.

Account Number

This thread seems to be dying a slow death :P But I may finally be getting my form back after the JC (I know it was back in June....:o ).But 56/60 in an Irish tape,and seem to be fully prepped for a logs test tomorrow!

Mr Rhode Island Red

This entire forum is dying a slow death

Xcutioon

O.k So for the sake of keeping this forum alive i would indulge every body to update us on how they are doing overall

physics doing well enough but not at h4 or h3 level just yet.
business h1 level too easy
history h1 level but too lazy to do project
irish ordinary level getting better every day probably at 04 level
english getting better at writing essays everyday h4 level
french fail wanna drop so badly
maths hl getting better but still only at h7 level

Account Number

Sure look as one of the most vocal in the thread I feel I should contribute:
English: Were taking ages to cover anything... enjoyed 1984 though. About h2/h3
Maths: Like it but again going kinda slow.We have 3 weeks to cover 3/4 chapters!! Again h2/h3
Irish: I know nothing that isn't a sraith! Admittedly my fault cos I haven't studied other stuff since Christmas but we have an oral 2 weeks after coming back so that won't change. With work h2/h1
Spanish: I have no clue what I've learned all year but I can handle past papers and the like pretty well and the teacher said he thinks I can get a h1. H2/h1
Biology: I love this subject so bloody much and know past paper questions really well. Hopefully h1/h2
Chemistry: Again bloody love this subject and could be my most likely h1
Business: Words can't describe my loathing of this subject and I wish to God I picked physics or app maths instead. Don't know but won't be counting it

carefulnowted

Account Number wrote: »

Sure look as one of the most vocal in the thread I feel I should contribute:
English: Were taking ages to cover anything... enjoyed 1984 though. About h2/h3
Maths: Like it but again going kinda slow.We have 3 weeks to cover 3/4 chapters!! Again h2/h3
Irish: I know nothing that isn't a sraith! Admittedly my fault cos I haven't studied other stuff since Christmas but we have an oral 2 weeks after coming back so that won't change. With work h2/h1
Spanish: I have no clue what I've learned all year but I can handle past papers and the like pretty well and the teacher said he thinks I can get a h1. H2/h1
Biology: I love this subject so bloody much and know past paper questions really well. Hopefully h1/h2
Chemistry: Again bloody love this subject and could be my most likely h1
Business: Words can't describe my loathing of this subject and I wish to God I picked physics or app maths instead. Don't know but won't be counting it

Would you chance trying applied maths out? It could be a nice backup subject for you if you like science (which you seem to!) and maths. Obviously it would have been best to start it from the beginning of fifth year but you could definitely still secure a good grade in it!