The first week of Leaving Cert 2024 was a short one going by the calendar, but did time fly for those sitting the state exams? Either way, it's the weekend, so make sure to take some time to relax.
This Leaving Cert Diary features written and video blogs from three of those young people looking back on Geography and Maths Paper 1. Massive thanks to Máirín, Izzie and Eabha for taking the time to share.
Thanks to our friends at Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) for helping with this series. You can also find the exam papers and get expert reviews here.
And there's lots more exam tips on RTÉ Learn.
Now, let's hear from the most important people, starting with Máirín Harding from St Brendan's Belmullet, Co Mayo. Her video blog is up top and she also did one on her Geography exam too. Keep scrolling to see it!
Izzie Solan, who attends St Joseph's in Lucan, was happy overall with how Maths Paper 1 went for her. It definitely wasn't the nightmare of last year.
Eabha has submitted a written blog below on Higher Level Maths below.
Eabha Kelly - Calasanctius College, Oranmore
Relief was the overwhelming emotion after Maths Paper 1 Higher Level. Personally, Maths is my weakest subject, and I was considering dropping to Ordinary Level up until last week. After sitting the paper, I'm glad I stuck to Higher Level.
At first glance, some of the short questions were tricky and the patterns question in particular left me stumped. The long questions, however, were lovely! The financial maths question was especially accessible. I did a double take when I saw a part asking about tax, a question usually reserved for ordinary level. Everyone seemed to be happy after the paper. Unlike last year, there were no tears, so that’s certainly an improvement!
I’m looking forward to the weekend off to catch up on some much-needed rest and relaxation. The next week will require stamina and energy, starting with Maths Paper 2 and Irish. I plan to take the evening off and reconvene on Saturday morning!
Relief was the overwhelming emotion after Maths Paper 1 Higher Level. Personally, maths is my weakest subject, and I was considering dropping to Ordinary Level up until last week. After sitting the paper, I'm glad I stuck to higher level.
At first glance, some of the short questions were tricky and the patterns question in particular left me stumped. The long questions, however, were lovely! The financial maths question was especially accessible. I did a double take when I saw a part asking about tax, a question usually reserved for ordinary level. Everyone seemed to be happy after the paper. Unlike last year, there were no tears, so that’s certainly an improvement!
I’m looking forward to the weekend off to catch up on some much-needed rest and relaxation. The next week will require stamina and energy, starting with Maths Paper 2 and Irish. I plan to take the evening off and reconvene on Saturday morning!
Press play above to see Máirín's video blog on her Geography Higher Level exam.
RTÉ Learn are here to help you prep and, more importantly, mind yourself over the next few weeks. We have lots of study and life tips to get you through it all! Good luck everyone!!
Here are some tips on what to eat, sleeping well and de-stressing.
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