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RTÉ News
11-06-2025
- Science
- RTÉ News
Study Hub 2025: Leaving Cert Science Exam Tips - Biology, Chemistry & Physics
For any Leaving Cert students sitting Biology, Chemistry or Physics we have some expert help and advice courtesy of Study Hub 2025. Having started out as a RTÉ Radio 1 Podcast, Study Hub has expanded across platforms and is available on YouTube, and there's highlights on TikTok too. Keep scrolling as we have each of the science subjects broken down, starting with Biology. Biology is one the most popular Leaving Cert subjects and Andrew Cussen from the Dublin Academy of Education shared his expert advice to help you do your best. Plus, we have some notes to download from our guest. Enda Dowd from Dublin's Institute of Education has top tips and advice for the Higher Chemistry. He says you have to be careful of the language you use, and make sure it is scientific language. Focus on your strengths throughout the paper. And finally Kieran Mills, Grinds 360 runs through Higher Level Physics. Kieran has tips for Big Experiments that might come up. He tells us what you need to know going into the exam - re graphs, diagrams and experiments. Kieran explains why we have to learn off the "boring and mundane" bits of the Physics course!
RTÉ News
08-06-2025
- Science
- RTÉ News
Leaving Cert 2025 Biology exam advice and notes
Study Hub 2025 guest Andrew Cussen is here with some great tips and free notes to help Leaving Cert Biology students. Having returned from Melbourne he took up a role as a Maths and Biology teacher in the Dublin Academy of Education in August 2024. You can watch Andrew's Biology exam tips in the video above, and listen to the Podcast on RTÉ, Apple or Spotify. Download Andrew's notes below: More about Andrew Andrew has held various Assistant Principal roles and has corrected exams for the State Examinations Commission. He has developed student content and teaching resources for Science Solutions (DCG Solutions Ltd). Additionally, he has worked alongside the Junior Cycle Teachers Association and as a University Placement Tutor with Maynooth University to inform best teaching practices in Biology, Mathematics and Science.
RTÉ News
07-06-2025
- General
- RTÉ News
Leaving Cert Irish: Exam tips with Múinteoir Séadhan
Study Hub 2025 guest Séadhan De Poire from the Dublin Academy of Education is here with tips and guidance for students sitting Higher Level Leaving Cert Irish. An accomplished author of Irish-language school textbooks and a regular contributor to RTÉ Study Hub, Séadhan is passionate about making Irish accessible and engaging. You can watch his contributions to the show in the videos above and below. For more tips, resources, and expert guidance on Irish exam preparation, follow him on TikTok here. Make Every Minute Count in Your Irish Study With the State Exams just around the corner, it's more important than ever to ensure that every minute of study is focused, efficient, and productive. A structured and strategic approach to preparation can make all the difference for students aiming to excel in Higher Level Irish. Here are three essential tips to help students maximise their marks: 1. Get to Know the Past Papers Familiarity with the structure and style of past exam questions is key. By regularly reviewing previous papers, students can gain insight into common question types and recurring themes. This not only helps narrow their focus to the most relevant parts of the studied texts but also builds confidence in understanding the language and phrasing used in the exams. Tip: Don't just read the questions - actively engage with them. Highlight patterns, practise answering under exam conditions, and review examiner marking schemes where possible. 2. Mimic Real Exam Conditions Effective preparation involves more than just passive revision—it requires simulation. Practice answering exam-style questions under timed conditions that replicate the real exam environment. Take Irish Paper 2 as an example. For the poetry question, you'll face three parts: a 15-mark question, a 9-mark question, and a 6-mark question. Allocate your time accordingly: 20 minutes for the 15-mark question 10 minutes combined for the 9-mark and 6-mark questions Stick rigidly to these time limits during practice sessions. Developing time management now will prevent stress and ensure stronger performance on the day. 3. Prioritise the High-Value Questions Many students fall into the trap of focusing on their favourite topics or lower-weighted sections. A smart strategy is to target the questions that carry the most marks. Now that the Irish oral is complete, all remaining attention should shift to the written papers, which hold a total of 360 marks. Two of the most valuable components are: The Essay on Paper 1 – worth 100 marks The Reading Comprehensions on Paper 2 – also worth 100 marks These sections should be the foundation of your revision. Allocate more time to mastering them as they offer the greatest return on investment when it comes to boosting your final grade. Stay focused in these final two weeks. At this stage, quality matters more than quantity. Stick to your plan, stay consistent, and revise with purpose. If you come across a word you don't recognise in a question, don't panic. Trust in your preparation and your ability to work through it. You know more than you think. Wishing you all the very best of luck. More about Séadhan Séadhan De Poire is a fluent Irish speaker with over a decade of experience in education and language instruction. He has held several leadership positions, including serving as Deputy Principal in The Dublin Academy for four years, where he played a key role in academic and administrative development. Séadhan brings invaluable insight to students preparing for State Exams, having worked closely with the State Examinations Commission as a corrector for the Leaving Certificate Higher Level Irish exam. His deep understanding of exam standards and expectations makes him a trusted guide for both Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate students.
RTÉ News
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
RTÉ Learn: Get your Leaving Cert 2025 exam tips, revision notes and more here!
Attention Leaving Cert Class of 2025 - you have come to the right place! As you prepare to sit the state exams, RTÉ Learn is here to help with exam tips, free revision notes and video content. Click on the hyperlinks in this article to see the resources on each subject or topic. While revision and study is important, don't forget to manage your time to allow some fresh air and activities too. It's essential to have a balance, and that's why we have some great advice on how to mind yourself. Then click on the links below to get you started: Study Hub The series returned with new host Maura Fay covering the key subjects with expert guests. Study Hub 2025 is available as a Podcast, on YouTube and there's bitesize clips on TikTok too! Click on the link below to check it out, along with additional notes. On Wednesday 4 June, thousands of secondary school pupils will begin their Leaving Cert and Junior Cycle exams. So Sinéad Courtney from RTÉ News asked some experts for their three top tips on what to do if any of those issues arise. Click on the link below to watch all the videos.
