Leaving Certificate Study Guide 2009 / 2010

1. Leaving Certificate Study Guide 2009 / 2010 "In Coola Post Primary School we encourage all our students to achieve their maximum individual potential in an environment of fairness and mutual respect"

2. Structure of Presentation Part 1 - Review Findings of Self Evaluation Part 2 - Motivation Part 3 – Students’ Guide to Success Break Part 4 – Activity Part 5 – Practical Skills "In Coola Post Primary School we encourage all our students to achieve their maximum individual potential in an environment of fairness and mutual respect"

3. Self Evaluation Questionnaire "In Coola Post Primary School we encourage all our students to achieve their maximum individual potential in an environment of fairness and mutual respect"

4. Self Evaluation Questionnaire "In Coola Post Primary School we encourage all our students to achieve their maximum individual potential in an environment of fairness and mutual respect"

5. Self Evaluation Questionnaire "In Coola Post Primary School we encourage all our students to achieve their maximum individual potential in an environment of fairness and mutual respect"

6. Self Evaluation Questionnaire "In Coola Post Primary School we encourage all our students to achieve their maximum individual potential in an environment of fairness and mutual respect"

7. Self Evaluation Questionnaire "In Coola Post Primary School we encourage all our students to achieve their maximum individual potential in an environment of fairness and mutual respect"

8. Motivation Why am I not Motivated? • Don’t like the subject • Not used to studying/doing homework • Have other, more interesting things to do • Don’t see any point to some of the work • Too many distractions • Not enough time • Lack of confidence • No definite plans for after school • All I need is a “pass” "In Coola Post Primary School we encourage all our students to achieve their maximum individual potential in an environment of fairness and mutual respect"

9. Motivation • Short Term Goals • Study planner • Careers night • CAO form • Points • Long Term Ambitions • Successful exams • College / University • Career • **You are almost finished** • Competition / Encouragement • Believe in yourself 1st yr – 4th yr = 668 days 5th yr – up to today = 66 days Total done = 734 days Remember: “Winners never quit. Quitters never win!” 1st December – today 16 days Christmas Holidays 22 days Mocks - 8th Feb. 24 days Easter Holidays 39 days Summer – 4th June 101 school days left to go "In Coola Post Primary School we encourage all our students to achieve their maximum individual potential in an environment of fairness and mutual respect"

10. Students’ Guide to Success • CLASS • HOMEWORK / STUDY • MEMORY • REVISION • EXAMS "In Coola Post Primary School we encourage all our students to achieve their maximum individual potential in an environment of fairness and mutual respect"

11. Students’ Guide to Success • CLASS • ATTENDANCE / PUNCTUAL • AVOID DISTRACTRACTING INFLUENCES • CONCENTRATE / UNDERSTAND • QUESTIONS / ENGAGE IN CLASS • NOTES • HOMEWORK / REVISION "In Coola Post Primary School we encourage all our students to achieve their maximum individual potential in an environment of fairness and mutual respect"

12. Students’ Guide to Success • HOMEWORK / STUDY • EVERY EVENING (Min. 3HOURS) • WEEKENDS • GOOD STUDY HABITS • BE ACTIVE "In Coola Post Primary School we encourage all our students to achieve their maximum individual potential in an environment of fairness and mutual respect"

13. Students’ Guide to Success • HOMEWORK / STUDY • REVISION NOTEBOOK FOR EACH SUBJECT • DESIGNATED, QUIET, WELL ORGANISED STUDY AREA • NO T.V., DVD, RADIO, i POD, etc. • LEAVE MOBILE PHONE IN ANOTHER ROOM • GAMES, EXTRA CURRICULAR, PART TIME JOB. • STUDY TIMETABLE • SET TARGETS AND GOALS FOR YOURSELF "In Coola Post Primary School we encourage all our students to achieve their maximum individual potential in an environment of fairness and mutual respect"

14. Students’ Guide to Success • MEMORY • UNDERSTAND • ORDER • REVISION • RECORD • NOTES • ACRONYM / BY ASSOCIATION / RHYME "In Coola Post Primary School we encourage all our students to achieve their maximum individual potential in an environment of fairness and mutual respect"

15. Students’ Guide to Success • REVISION • REVISION PLAN • LIST OF TOPICS • TEST YOURSELF REGULARLY • MAKE SHORT NOTES • REGULAR "In Coola Post Primary School we encourage all our students to achieve their maximum individual potential in an environment of fairness and mutual respect"

16. Students’ Guide to Success • EXAMINATION • KNOW THE FORMAT OF THE PAPER • ARRIVE EARLY FOR EXAM • TIME ALLOCATION • READ QUESTIONS CAREFULLY • ANSWER WHAT YOU ARE ASKED • READ OVER YOUR ANSWERS AT THE END • NEVER LEAVE EARLY "In Coola Post Primary School we encourage all our students to achieve their maximum individual potential in an environment of fairness and mutual respect"

17. Study Planner "In Coola Post Primary School we encourage all our students to achieve their maximum individual potential in an environment of fairness and mutual respect"

18. To Do List "In Coola Post Primary School we encourage all our students to achieve their maximum individual potential in an environment of fairness and mutual respect"

19. Mentors • Role of the mentor; • To assist you in keeping a study timetable. • To give you advice and tips on how best to study. • To help you set achievable targets. • To advise you about courses, calculating points, etc. • To help keep you motivated. • A support person that you can go to for advice. • Meet with and speak to your mentor as often as possible. • Keep them informed about your progress. • Be honest with them and yourself. “Patience and Determination are the keys to success” "In Coola Post Primary School we encourage all our students to achieve their maximum individual potential in an environment of fairness and mutual respect"