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Resitting Leaving Cert.....

  • 03-04-2011 10:29pm
    #1
    Ana36
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 48 ✭


    I'll be re-sitting Leaving Cert in Biology in June (I actually want to this time around). The syllabus has changed considerably since I sat it. I'm studying for it myself so not getting all that great support and advice from teachers. But would appreciate any advice from fellow leaving cert students or those who have sat the biology exam recently.


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  • #2
    Capt'n Midnight
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 92,480 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


    from leaving cert forum

    links on that page
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2054983277
    Biology

    Biology Notes
    More Biology Notes
    Even more Biology notes!
    Great Biology Site (Has Animations of cycles and processes, split into chapters on the main page.)

    try this one
    http://www.leavingbio.net/


  • #3
    Ana36
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 48 ✭Ana36


    Had quick look at link. Looks great, will have a closer look tomorrow. Reading and re reading book! All depends on how much I remember on the day. Thanks....let me know if anything else comes up...eg. hints from teachers! :)


  • #4
    Vodkat
    Registered Users Posts: 802 ✭✭✭Vodkat


    Im repeating my leaving cert too, Took up Biology as a new subject this year. I need it for my course (just as a head start). Its been 3 years since I first sat the LC (im 21 now).

    So anyway heres my advice:
    Get the past exam papers, if you haven't already got them. Study one chapter and do the corrosponding questions (theres an index at the start of the exam papers so that will help) learn off the answers.
    There are a few topics that come up every year:
    Ecology. Usually short and a full long question on this topic so know it inside out! Make sure you know the experiments to go with it also eg. Quantitative survey
    Human reproduction: usually in Q14 or Q15 where you do two out of (a) (b) (c)
    Genetics: Usually a full question and maybe a short question. Make sure you know your definitions and the experiment may also come up this year (extraction of DNA).

    Tips Ive gotten from a highly experienced Biology teacher:
    The ear hasnt come up since 1989 so its due.
    The skeleton and muscles: Joint types, oh and bone formation and development have never come up
    Photosynthesis and respiration are always hot topics
    The enzymes exp

    If you have any problems with anything dont hesitate to PM me or if your stuck for notes!!


  • #5
    GLaDOS
    Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 23,228 Mod ✭✭✭✭GLaDOS


    I give LC biology grinds, topics you should definitely know well are:
    Respiration/Photosynthesis - nearly always a big question on one or the other of these topics.
    Genetics - always a full question. Genetics crosses are very common (Practically every year in some form) so concentrate on these.
    Sexual reproduction and Ecology are also practically guaranteed to show up in some form.

    Cake, and grief counseling, will be available at the conclusion of the test



  • #6
    Ana36
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 48 ✭Ana36


    Thanks so much for the help and hints! Every bit welcome! Much appreciated, will no doubt stay in touch! :)


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