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

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"

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"

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"

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"

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"

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"

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

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

Students’ Guide 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"  CLASS  HOMEWORK / STUDY  MEMORY  REVISION  EXAMS

Students’ Guide 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"  CLASS ATTENDANCE / PUNCTUAL AVOID DISTRACTRACTING INFLUENCES CONCENTRATE / UNDERSTAND QUESTIONS / ENGAGE IN CLASS NOTES HOMEWORK / REVISION

Students’ Guide 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"  HOMEWORK / STUDY EVERY EVENING (Min. 3HOURS) WEEKENDS GOOD STUDY HABITS BE ACTIVE

Students’ Guide 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"  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

Students’ Guide 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"  MEMORY UNDERSTAND ORDER REVISION RECORD NOTES ACRONYM / BY ASSOCIATION / RHYME

Students’ Guide 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"  REVISION REVISION PLAN LIST OF TOPICS TEST YOURSELF REGULARLY MAKE SHORT NOTES REGULAR

Students’ Guide 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"  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

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" TimeMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridayTimeSaturdaySunday 5:30 – 7:00 Homework 9:00 – 10:00 Irish Past Questions 7:00 – 7:15 Break 10:00 – 10:20 Break 7:15 – 7:45 English Poetry Irish PoetryIrish EssayIrishIrish Poetry10:20 – 11:20 English Essay 7:45 – 8:15 IrishEnglish EssayFrenchEnglish Poetry English11:20 – 11:40 Break 8:15 – 8:30 Break 11:40 – 1:00 Math’s Past Questions 8:30 – 9:00 Math’s Past Question Physics Def’s & Formulae Math’s Past Question English Novel Math’s Past Question 1:00 – 2:00 Break 9:00 – 9:30 History TopicMath’s TopicHistory EssayMath’s Past Question French2:00 – 3:00 Physics Def’s & Formulae French 9:30 – 9:45 Break 3:00 – 3:15 Break 9:45 – 10:15 DCGFrenchDCGPhysics Past Question DCG3:15 – 4:15 DCGHistory 10:15 – 10:45 Construction Drawing Engineering Past Question Construction Topic HistoryEngineering Topic 4:15 – 4:30 Break 4:30 – 5:30 Construction / Engineering Check Timetable, Diary and To Do List

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" To DoWhat do I needWhen Don e

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