A good understanding of the different parts of the course is key as this curriculum covers various concepts and ideas. Due to the density of the course material, attempt marks are given for any step in the right direction so always be sure to attempt every part of the questions you do and make sure to show all of your workings.
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Everything you need to study Junior Cycle Maths
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Junior Cycle Maths is a busy course which seeks to teach you how to deal with mathematical ideas and concepts and then apply these to problem-solving. It is essential for Junior Cycle students to put effort into maths as Leaving Cert Maths will build upon this curriculum. Here is everything you need to know about the exam and how Studyclix can make it easier for you.
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What's involved?
Exam structure
The exam can be broken down into three parts:
The written exam
The final exam is worth 90% of the overall grade and is 2 hours long. Students may take the exam at higher or ordinary level.
CBAs
Students must complete 2 Classroom-Based Assessments (CBAs):
- CBA 1 (Mathematical Investigation and Report) is where students will follow the problem-solving cycle to investigate a mathematical problem.
- CBA 2 (Statistical Investigation and Report) is where students follow the statistical enquiry cycle to explore and analyse data using appropriate displays and numerical summaries.
The Assessment Task
This is a written task based on CBA 2 and is worth 10% of the overall grade.
The final exam is worth 90% of the overall grade and is 2 hours long. Students may take the exam at higher or ordinary level.
More information
You can download the Junior Cycle Maths Specification here and the Junior Cycle Mathematics Assessment Guidelines here.
Top tips for Maths
Out of all the subjects, maths is the one you need to constantly be practicing to do well. Pick a topic, study it, print out some questions, try them and check your answer against the marking scheme. Pay attention to the details and try to avoid basic errors.
Make sure you know how to use your calculator and always show your workings in answers as attempt marks will be awarded. Every little helps.
How Studyclix can help you study maths
Maths Boost
If you're looking to get that extra push in the right direction, Maths Boost might just be the thing for you! Maths Boost is a study and revision resource that breaks down the entire syllabus into 5-minute, easy-to-follow videos.
Boost has endless benefits. It's quick and easy to follow, beats procrastination, and contains only examinable material. You can use Boost to prepare for class, catch up on missed material, and revise.
Find out what students who have been using Boost think about it here.
CBA guides
Are you doing your first CBA in maths and have no idea where to start? Well there is no need to panic because Stephen is a state examiner and maths expert here at Studyclix and he has taken the time to write a guide that includes everything you need to know about how to do well. You can check out the guide below:
Distinction guide
In this guide, expert maths teacher Stephen Begley shares his tips on how to do well in your Junior Cycle.
Solution videos
Our Studyclix maths team has worked tirelessly for months to create maths video solutions for the past Junior Cycle exam papers. The videos should give you the boost you need as they walk through the answer to each question really simply and provide extra tips and advice on how to approach maths.
To find out more about our solution videos, check out this blog post. It goes through everything you need to know about studying using solution videos and how to find them on the site.
Construction and theorem videos
We also have even more solution videos to help you get that bump in your grades that you need. We have created videos breaking down the constructions and theorems you will be tested on. You can find the full list here.
Top tip
Stuck on a question? Not sure about a topic? Looking for some more notes? Try asking our community page for some tips and advice. There are plenty of students and teachers there who are more than willing to help you out.
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