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    Question 1
  2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002
Company   1   1     1   1
Maunfacturing           1      
Sole Trader 1   1   1     1  
    Question 2
  2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002
Debtors Control Account       1     1    
Farm Accounts         1        
Tabular Statement   1              
Creditors Control Account     1     1      
Published Accounts               1  
Cash Flow Statements 1                
Depreciation of Fixed Asset                 1
    Question 3
  2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002
Revaluation of Fixed Asset   1   1     1    
Cash Flow Statements         1        
Depreciation of Fixed Asset 1         1      
Debtors Control Account               1  
Club Accounts     1            
Correction of Errors / Susp                 1
    Question 4              
  2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002
Tabular Statements       1     1   1
Farm Accounts   1              
Published Accounts     1   1        
Service Firms           1      
Creditors Control Account 1                
Revaluation of Fixed Asset               1  
  Question 5                
  2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002
Interpretation of A/Cs 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
    Question 6              
  2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002
Service Firms 1     1          
Tabular Statements         1        
Published Accounts   1       1     1
Club Accounts             1    
Cash Flow Statements     1            
Service Firms               1  
    Question 7              
  2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002
Incomplete Records   1   1   1   1  
Correction of Errors / Susp. 1   1   1   1    
Club Accounts                 1
    Question 8              
  2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002
Stock Valuation and Costing 1                
Product Costing       1       1  
Marginal Costing     1   1   1    
Job Costing   1       1     1
    Question 9              
  2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002
Cash Budget 1 1   1     1   1
Flexible Budget         1     1  
Production Budget     1     1      

Section 1: Financial Accounting (120 marks). Question 1
  2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005
Company 1     1 1 1
Maunfacturing   1 1      
Sole Trader            
    Question 2
  2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005
Debtors Control Account   1   1    
Farm Accounts            
Tabular Statement 1         1
Creditors Control Account   1   1    
Depreciation and revaluation         1  
Profit and Loss     1      
    Question 3
  2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005
Revaluation of Fixed Asset   1        
Company Profit and Loss           1
Service Firm         1  
Correction of Errors / Susp       1    
Bank Reconciliation Statement 1   1      
Depreciation of Fixed Asset    1        
    Question 4
  2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005
Tabular Statements     1      
Incomplete Records   1       1
Bank Reconciliation         1  
Club accounts           1
Accounts of a service firm 1          
Section 2: Financial Acc. (200 marks)   Question 5
  2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005
Interpretation of A/Cs 1 1 1 1 1 1
    Question 6
  2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005
Incomplete Records-Control Accounts 1   1   1  
Club Accounts   1        
Published Accounts            
farm accounts       1    
Tabular Statements            
Service Firms            
    Question 7
  2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005
Cash Flow Statement 1 1 1 1 1 1
Section 3: Management Accounting (80 marks).   Question 8
  2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005
Absorption Costing   1   1   1
Marginal Costing 1   1   1  
Job Costing            
    Question 9
  2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005
Cash Budget   1   1 1  
Flexible Budget            
Production Budget 1   1     1

Applied Maths Higher Level  
Topic Question
Uniform linear acceleration  1
Relative velocity 2
Projectiles 3
Connected particles; pulleys & wedges 4
Impacts & Collisions 5
Circular motion & simple harmonic motion 6
Statics 7
Moments of inertia and rotating bodies 8
Hydrostatics 9
Differential Equations 10
Exam duration 2 hours 30 minutes (300 marks in total)
Six questions to be answered. All questions carry equal marks.

Applied Maths Ordinary Level  
Topic Question
Uniform linear acceleration  1
Relative velocity 2
Projectiles 3
Connected particles; pulleys & wedges 4
Impacts & Collisions 5
Circular motion & simple harmonic motion 6
Statics (Forces and Friction) 7
Centripetal force Circular motion 8
Hydrostatics 9
Exam duration 2 hours 30 minutes (300 marks in total)
Six questions to be answered. All questions carry equal marks.

Biology Higher Level                
Topic 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003
Nutrition  Q1 Q1 Q1 Q1 Q6, Q13  Q1 Q6, Q10  
Ecology/Ecosystem Q5,Q12 Q11 Q7, Q10 Q2 Q9, Q10 Q12 Q5, Q10  
Respiration   Q12 Q5   Q4 Q11    Q6, Q9 
Photosynthesis Q14a   Q6, Q9   Q4, Q14 Q4, Q14 Q11  
Genetics /DNA  Q2,Q10 Q6, Q10 Q5, Q11, Q 14(b)  Q10   Q10 Q3, Q13  
Viruses   Q6   Q15   Q4 Q11,Q15    
Scientific Method Q8 Q3 Q15(a)     Q2    Q2
Reproduction Q15a Q7, Q14(a)(b)     Q14, Q15  Q13 Q14   
Fungi     Q8     Q15(c)   Q12(a)
Enzymes Q14b Q9 Q9 Q7 Q3      
Bacteria     Q14(c) Q15 (c)     Q15, Q15 (b)   Q.12 (b),(c)
Plant transport/Tropisms Q4,   Q8      Q4, Q14    
Nervous System Q11   Q4   Q14(b)      
Musculoskeleton Q7 Q4 Q15(a)   Q15(a)      
Mitosis/Meiosis Q14c Q5 Q2, Q3     Q5    
Amoeba Q3              
Plant Fertilisation Q13              
Liver Q15b              
Hormones            Q14 Q15(c)  
Excretion     Q13          
Circulation   Q13     Q13      
Flowering Plants Structure   Q8            
Plant Responses Q9 Q2            
Vegetation Propagation of Flowering Plants   Q15(a)            

Topic 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003
Cells Q3,Q9     Q3   Q2,Q6a Q7 Q7,Q9
Evolution   Q3 Q11c Q8     Q2  
Nutrition  Q2 Q1,Q7   Q1   Q5 Q5,Q10  
Ecology/Ecosystem Q1,Q10 Q2,Q10 Q1,Q10b,Q10c Q2,Q9,Q10 Q1,Q8,Q10 Q1,Q10 Q6,Q8 Q3,Q13
Respiration   Q15b Q3,Q8,Q14c Q12 Q13 Q12   Q6
EAR Q5           Q15b  
EYE     Q14b         Q15a
Digestive System/Metabolism Q12a,b,Q13   Q13   Q12     Q15c
Heart     Q4   Q7   Q9 Q10
Photosynthesis Q12c Q15a Q12 Q14   Q11 Q13 Q12
Genetics /DNA Q4,Q7a,Q11 Q11 Q5,Q11a ,Q11b Q4,Q11 Q11 Q13 Q3,Q12 Q8
Viruses     Q12            
Scientific Method                
Proteins     Q2   Q3      
Reproduction Q14       Q5 Q14b Q11  
Fungi                             Q15c   Q7          
Enzymes Q8 Q15c   Q7,Q15c   Q8   Q9
Bacteria     Q12 Q10a     Q6b    
Plant transport/Osmosis Q6 Q8,Q14a Q15 Q14a   Q7,Q15a    
Nervous System       Q15a Q15a   Q15c  
Musculoskeleton Q15b     Q6 Q15c   Q4 Q4,Q5
Mitosis/Meiosis   Q4     Q6 Q4    
Hormones                 
Excretion   Q14b Q6 Q14b Q15b Q14a    
Circulation   Q5,Q13       Q14c    
Pollination/Germination     Q14a     Q3,Q9   Q14
Flowering Plants Structure       Q5,Q15b Q2,Q4,Q14   Q14 Q2
Plant Responses Q15a Q6            
Vegetation Propagation of Flowering Plants Q14c Q9,Q14c Q9 Q14c Q8 Q15b    

Section 3            
Enterprise Managing Q4(SWOT analysis), Q5 (performance appraisal), Q4, Q5, Q6 Q4, Q6 Q4 Q4 Q4, Q6
Managing       Q5    
Managing/Business in Action  Q6, Q7 Q5 Q6 Q5 Q5
Business in Action Q7     Q7 Q6,Q7 Q6,Q7
Enterprise     Q7      
Eight questions from SECTION 1
AND (B) The Applied Business Question in SECTION 2 AND (C) Four questions from SECTION 3 as follows: One question from Part 1,
Two questions from Part 2
and One other question from either Part 1 or Part 2.
 

Business Studies Lower Level            
Topic 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005
Section 1  Short Questions Short Questions Short Questions Short Questions Short Questions Short Questions
Section2            
People in Business Q1 Q1 Q1 Q1 Q1 Q1
DOMESTIC ENVIRONMENT Q2,Q3   Q2 Q2   Q2
INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENT   Q2, Q3 Q3 Q3 Q2, Q3 Q3
MANAGING   Q4 Q4 Q4 Q4 Q4
MANAGING / BUSINESS IN ACTION   Q5, Q6, Q7, Q8 Q5 Q5 Q5, Q6, Q7, Q8 Q5
ENTERPRISE/ MANAGING Q4,Q5,Q6         Q6,7
BUSINESS IN ACTION Q7,Q8   Q7 Q7    
(A) Ten questions from SECTION 1  
AND  
Four questions from SECTION 2 as follows:
One question from Part 1 and
Two questions from Part 2 and
One other question from either Part 1 or Part 2.
 

Main Topics Sub-Topic 1 Sub-Topic 2 Sub-Topic 3 Sub-Topic 4    
Question 1-Atomic Structure Periodic table Energy levels and orbitals Ionisation energy Colorimeter    
Question 2-Stoichiometry Avagadro calculation pV = nRT Stoich. Calculation      
Question 3-Acids and bases Bronsted Lowry Anion tests        
Question 4-Titrations Carbonate titration Permanganate titration Thiosulphate titration Bleach titration    
Question 5-Oxidation and atmospheric Redox, O.N. & equations Ozone and CFC Greenhouse effect      
Question 6-Kinetics Factors affecting rate Rate graph Catalysis Activation energy    
Question 7-Equilibrium Le Chatelier Kc calculation Ionic equilibrium pH calculation    
Question 8-Thermochemistry Thermochem. defs. Thermochem. calc. Fuels/octane number      
Question 9-Metals Aluminium Iron        
Question 10-Nitrogen Haber & fixation Fertilisers        
Question 11-Water Hardness in water Water purification Sewage edta    
Question 12-Organic (includes hydrocarons) Nomenclature & isomers Recryst. and m.p. Prep. Ethene Prep. Ethyne    
Question 13-Organic preparations Prep. Aldehyde Prep. Acid Esters Soap    
Question 14-Physical analysis Mass spec. Chromatography Colorimeter      
             
Main Topics Sub-Topic 5 Sub-Topic 6 Sub-Topic 7 Sub-Topic 8    
Question 1-Atomic Structure Bonding E.N. and H. Bonding Shapes of molecules Crystal structure    
Question 2-Stoichiometry            
Question 3-Acids and bases            
Question 4-Titrations            
Question 5-Oxidation and atmospheric            
Question 6-Kinetics            
Question 7-Equilibrium Indicators          
Question 8-Thermochemistry            
Question 9-Metals            
Question 10-Nitrogen            
Question 11-Water Winkler          
Question 12-Organic (includes hydrocarons) React. Mechanisms Petroleum Reacts. of C=O Organic relationships    
Question 13-Organic preparations Extract clove oil          
Question 14-Physical analysis            
             
Year 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005
Iron standardistation   Q1        
ethanoic titration     Q1      
sodium thiosulfate titration Q3     Q1   Q1
Water of crystallisation         Q1  
prepare ethene   Q2     Q9  
Electrolysis Q11a          
Chromatography     Q2     Q10©
steam distillation     Q2      
preparation of ethanoic acid       Q2    
Preparation of a sample of soap Q2       Q2  
Preparation of ethanal           Q2
salts   Q3     Q5(a)  Q10(a)
Radioactivity Q11b          
oil drops subatomic particle   Q4        
beta emission   Q4        
Liquefaction and Distillation of air Q11d          
Carbon Crystalline Q11c          
Heisenberg uncertainty principle   Q4     Q5(a)   
bond energy / electronegativity / chemical bonding Q10a Q4 Q5 Q4(a)©, Q5(b), Q11©B   Q5(b)&©, Q10(b)
conjugate pair bronsted lowry   Q4   Q7a Q4(e), Q5(a),Q8(b) Q8(a)(b)©
calculate PH   Q4 Q8(a) Q7b 8(aiv)  
hard or soft water Q1 Q4 Q4   Q8a  
periodic Table Q4b          
Electron Configuration Q4a          
molecular shape Q4c          
Atoms Q4d          
Combining volumes Q4e          
Activation Energy Q4f          
Covalent Bonding Q4g          
Ideal Gas Q4h          
Sewage Treatment Q4i          
Structural Formulae Q4j          
Atomic Theory Q5          
Compounds Q6          
Equilibrium balanced Equations Q7          
Acids Q8          
Reaction Q9          
Recrystallisation Q10b          
sodium dichromate Q10c          

  2010 2009 2008 2007
prepare ethyne Q1 Q1    
Prepare pure sample of sodium chloride   Q2   Q2
Titration Hydrochloric Acid Q2      
Chromatography   Q8(a) Q10(b) Q10(b)
preparation of ethanoic acid     Q1  
Preparation of a sample of soap       Q1
Determine the concentration of HCL     Q2  
salts Q3 Q8© Q3  
bond energy / electronegativity / chemical bonding   Q4(d &e), Q5 Q4(a)(b), Q5 Q4(a), Q7
Compounds Q7,Q11a      
conjugate pair bronsted lowry or arrhenius    Q10(a) Q7(a)  
calculate Define PH Q9a Q4(i), Q8(b) Q7(b) Q10(a)
hard or soft water Q4g Q9    
functional groups organic chemistry        
methane  Q4d      
UV light on Ethene or methane, Alkenes and alkanes   Q8
hydrocarbons, kerosene, petrol Q6 Q6 Q4(e),Q6 Q6
heat of formation        
water - water treatment   Q4©,Q9(b) Q8(a) Q10©
water - sewage treatment Q9b   Q8(b&c)  
BOD        
IUPAC       Q8
organic chemistry   Q7 Q9  
activation energy and effective collisions        
Oxidation        
Catalysis and catlytic converters     Q11(b)  
avogadro law and ideal gas        
calculate moles, mass or temperature and pressure, avogadro Q4(i) Q11(b)  
oxidation/ reduction in electron transfer (electrolysis)   Q11(a) Q4(g)  
isotopes        
spectrometry     Q10(b)  
Ammonia (Haber)     Q10(c)  
Free Chlorine Q10b      
Ozone, CFC, atmosphere, greenhouse   Q11©   Q11©
Hydrogen peroxide in the presence of manganese   Q3 Q10(a) Q9
heat of reaction, including experiments Q4j     Q3
nitrogen and nitrates, nitric acid        
steel / iron / metals / aluminium    Q11©b Q4(i)  
heat of combustion & combustion   Q4(f)    
equilibrium and le chatelier Q4i Q4(j), Q10(a) Q4(h),Q10©  
ionisation of water        
Steam distillation Q10c      
energy level, arrangement of atoms, bohrs       Q5, Q119
rate of chemical reaction   Q3    
sulfate/Sulphuric Acid Q10a Q8(d)    
relative atomic mass   Q10©    
radioactivity    Q10(b)    
Boyles law   Q11(b) Q11(a)  
calorimetry   Q4(b)(d)   Q4(d)
HLPC     Q10(b)  
Mendeleev     Q11(a) Q11(a)
curie   Q10(a) Q11(a) Q5(b)
Dalton   Q10(a) Q11(a) Q11(a)
Rutherford   Q10(a) Q11(a) Q5©
Hodgkin     Q11©  
Chemical Industry - case study Q11c   Q11© Q4©
Henri Becquerel       Q5(b)
Davy        Q11(a)
Greeks       Q11(a)
Faraday        Q11©
Periodic Table Q4b      
Covalent Bonds Q4c      
Fehlings Reagent Q4f      
Charles Laws Q4h      
Atoms Electronegativity Q5      
Oxygen Release as part of a reaction Q8      

Paper 1 - 170 Marks      
  Marks Comment 2010 2009 2008
Section 1 100 Answer Questions A & B. (35 minutes for each question) Comprehension 1.Personal Future 2.A Global Future 3. An Imagined Future Comprehension 1.Decisions for Society 2.Personal Decisions 3. The Decisive Moment Comprehension 1. TEENAGE IDENTITY. 2. FALSE IDENTITY? 3. Clues to Identity
Section 2 100 Answer 1 of 7 exercises. (Allow 70 minutes) Composition Composition Composition

 

Paper 1 - 170 Marks      
  Marks Comment 2007 2006 2005
Section 1 100 Answer Questions A & B. (35 minutes for each question) Comprehension - 1.FILMS TO CHANGE YOUR LIFE .2. LONDON, PAST AND PRESENT 3. FORCES FOR CHANGE? Comprehension 1.“WHAT SEEMS TO BE THE PROBLEM, LADY SARAH?” 2.GHOST WRITING 3. PRETENCE Comprehension- 1.AN ORDINARY LIFE .2. ORDINARY LIVES IN WAR TIME . 3. PUBLIC LIVES
Section 2 100 Answer 1 of 7 exercises. (Allow 70 minutes) Composition Composition Composition

Paper 2 Marks Comment 2010 2009 2008
Section 1 Single Text 60 Answer 1 of 2 questions. (Allow 55 minutes) Wuthering Heights/Dancing at Lughnasa / King Lear / The Grapes of Wrath/The Blackwater Lightship  1) Cat’s Eye, Margaret ATWOOD. 2) Regeneration, Pat BARKER. 3) Jane Eyre, Charlotte BRONTË. 4) The Crucible , Arthur MILLER. 5)Macbeth, William SHAKESPEARE 1) WUTHERING HEIGHTS – Emily Brontë. 2) THE REMAINS OF THE DAY – Kazuo Ishiguro. 3) DEATH AND NIGHTINGALES –  Eugene McCabe. 4) THE CRUCIBLE – Arthur Miller. 5) OTHELLO – William Shakespeare  
Section 2 Comparative Study 70 Answer 1 of 2 questions. (Allow 60 minutes) 1.GENERAL VISION AND VIEWPOINT / 2. LITERARY GENRE 1. THEME OR ISSUE / 2. THE CULTURAL CONTEXT 1. THEME OR ISSUE / 2. Literary Genre
Section 3 Poetry 70 Allow 60 minutes. Spend 45 minutes on the prescribed poem and 15 minutes on the Unseen poem. A. Unseem Poem : Seed- Paula Meehan B: WB Yeats, Adrienne Rich, Patrick Kavanagh,TS Eliot B: Prescribed Poetry, Elizabeth Bishop, John Keats, Philip Larkin, Michael Longley, Derek Mahon, John Montague, Adrienne Rich, Derek Walcott A- Poem :Those Winter Sundays Robert Hayden . B: Prescribed Poetry, Philip Larkin , John Donne , Derek Mahon , Adrienne Rich 

 

Paper 2 Marks Comment 2007 2006 2005
Section 1 Single Text 60 Answer 1 of 2 questions. (Allow 55 minutes) 1) Pride and Prejudice  Jane Austen. 2) Wuthering Heights Emily Brontë. 3) The Poisonwood Bible Barbara Kingsolver. 4) Death of a Salesman Arthur Miller. 5) Macbeth −William Shakespeare. 1) PRIDE AND PREJUDICE  – Jane Austen. 2) B THE POISONWOOD BIBLE – Barbara Kingsolver. 3) C DEATH AND NIGHTINGALES – Eugene McCabe. 4) AS YOU LIKE IT – William Shakespeare. 5) KING LEAR– William Shakespeare  1) Wuthering Heights −Emily Brontë. 2) Silas Marner −George Eliott. 3) Amongst Women −John McGahern. 4) Hamlet     −William
Section 2 Comparative Study 70 Answer 1 of 2 questions. (Allow 60 minutes) 1. THE GENERAL VISION AND VIEWPOINT / 2.THE CULTURAL CONTEXT 1. THEME OR ISSUE / 2. THE CULTURAL CONTEXT 1.THE GENERAL VISION AND VIEWPOINT 2.LITERARY GENRE
Section 3 Poetry 70 Allow 60 minutes. Spend 45 minutes on the prescribed poem and 15 minutes on the Unseen poem. A- Poem :Ben Ziman-Bright  Rhapsody   . B: Prescribed Poetry, Robert Frost , T.S. Eliot , John Montague, Sylvia Plath  A- Poem :Valentin Iremonger The Toy Horse. B: Prescribed Poetry, John Donne , Thomas Hardy, Elizabeth Bishop, Michael Longley A- Poem :BACK YARD Carl Sandburg  . B: Prescribed Poetry, Eavan Boland, Emily Dickinson , T.S. Eliot, W.B. Yeats 

Comment Two Questions, A and B, follow each text.
Candidates must answer a Question A on one text and a Question B on a different
Candidates must answer only one Question A and only one Question B.(35 minutes for each question)
Paper 1 Marks 2010 2009 2008
Section 1 100 Comprehension-DANGEROUS CHALLENGES/ACROSS THE ATLANTIC IN A LEATHER BOAT/ FACING DANGER Comprehension -Topics Internet/Televison and Connections Comprehension-Topics Paradise/What does the Future Look like/ Irish Lifestyle
Comment Answer 1 of 7 exercises. (Allow 70 minutes)
Section 2 100 Composition Composition Composition
Paper 2 Comment   Answer 1 of 2 questions. (Allow 55 minutes)
Section 1 Single Text 60 Wuthering Heights/ Dancing at Lughnasa /Sive /Lamb / Lies of Silence/ Panther in the Basement / King Lear /The Grapes of Wrath / The Blackwater Lightship  1) Cat’s Eye, Margaret ATWOOD. 2) Regeneration, Pat BARKER. 3) Circle of Friends Maeve Binchy 4) Jane Eyre Charlotte Bronte. 5)SPIES – Michael Frayn 6) PHILADELPHIA, HERE I COME! – Brian Friel  7)THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME 1) WUTHERING HEIGHTS – Emily Brontë. 2) THE REMAINS OF THE DAY – Kazuo Ishiguro. 3) DEATH AND NIGHTINGALES –  Eugene McCabe. 4) THE CRUCIBLE – Arthur Miller. 5) OTHELLO – William Shakespeare . 6)How Many Miles to Babylon? Jennifer Johnston .7) Lies of Silence Brian Moore.8)The Plough and the Stars-Sean OCasey. 9) The Importance of Being Earnest -Oscar Wilde
  – Mark Haddon, 8)THE CRUCIBLE – Arthur Miller, 9)MACBETH – William Shakespeare
Comment Answer 1 of 2 questions. (Allow 60 minutes)  
Section 2 Comparative Study 70 A HERO/HEROINE/VILLAIN/ B THEME 1.Social setting / 2 .Theme 1. RELATIONSHIPS/ 2.Social Setting 
Comment Allow 60 minutes. Spend 45 minutes on the prescribed poem and 15 minutes on the Unseen poem.  
Section 3 Poetry 70 A UNSEEN POEM-Nettles . Prescribed Poetry Fleur Adcock, Paula Meehan,  TS Eliot, WB Yeats A: Unseen Poetry: Robert Hershon SENTIMENTAL MOMENT B: Prescribed Poetry, Siegfrid Sasson ,Elizabeth Bishop, Rosita Boland, , Philip Larkin, Michael  A- Poem :Seagull Brian McCabe . B: Prescribed Poetry, Maya Angelou Paul Durcan, Derek Mahon , Adrienne Rich 

 

Comment Two Questions, A and B, follow each text.
Candidates must answer a Question A on one text and a Question B on a different
Candidates must answer only one Question A and only one Question B.(35 minutes for each question)
Paper 1 Marks 2007 2006 2005
Section 1 100 Comprehension-Topics The Rescue(tom Crean)/A Champion on the Run (Derval O'Rourke)/ THE MANY FACES OF SUCCESS Comprehension-Topics-MASTERING FEAR/ INVASION / THE HORROR INDUSTRY Comprehension-Topics-What Freedom means to me…/NOT SO FREE…/IMAGES OF FREEDOM
Comment Answer 1 of 7 exercises. (Allow 70 minutes)
Section 2 100 Composition Composition Composition
Paper 2 Comment   Answer 1 of 2 questions. (Allow 55 minutes)
Section 1 Single Text 60 1) Pride and Prejudice  Jane Austen. 2) Wuthering Heights Emily Brontë. 3) The Poisonwood Bible Barbara Kingsolver. 4) Death of a Salesman Arthur Miller. 5) Macbeth −William Shakespeare. 6)A Moment of War-Laurie Lee .7) Juno and the Paycock- Sean O’Casey. 8)A Slipping-Down Life– Anne Tyler .9)The Importance of Being Earnest -Oscar Wilde 1) PRIDE AND PREJUDICE  – Jane Austen. 2) B THE POISONWOOD BIBLE – Barbara Kingsolver. 3) C DEATH AND NIGHTINGALES – Eugene McCabe. 4) AS YOU LIKE IT – William Shakespeare. 5) KING LEAR– William Shakespeare 6)How Many Miles to Babylon?Jennifer Johnston. 7)A Moment of War-Laurie Lee.8)Juno and the Paycock- Sean O’Casey. 9) Of Mice and Men John Steinbeck 1) Wuthering Heights −Emily Brontë. 2) Silas Marner −George Eliott. 3) Amongst Women −John McGahern. 4) Hamlet     −William Shakespeare. 5) As You Like It −William Shakespeare. 6).Home Before Night-Hugh Leonard. 7) Fly Away Peter David Malouf. 8).Juno and the PaycockSean O’Casey. 9) Of Mice and Men John Steinbeck
Comment Answer 1 of 2 questions. (Allow 60 minutes)  
Section 2 Comparative Study 70 1.HERO, HEROINE, VILLAIN / 2. THEME 1.ASPECTS OF STORY: TENSION OR CLIMAX OR RESOLUTION  2. SOCIAL SETTING 1.RELATIONSHIPS / 2.SOCIAL SETTING
Comment Allow 60 minutes. Spend 45 minutes on the prescribed poem and 15 minutes on the Unseen poem.  
Section 3 Poetry 70 A- Poem :DRIVING INTO HISTORY-Pat Boran- . B: Prescribed Poetry, Sharon Olds,Howard Nemerov, Robert Frost ,  John Montague,  A- Poem :Gareth Owen SONG OF THE CITY. B: Prescribed Poetry, Edward Thomas,TS Eliot, WB Yeats,  Patricia Beer,  A- Poem :A REMOVAL FROM TERRY STREET Douglas Dunn  . B: Prescribed Poetry, Patrick Kavanagh. D.H. Lawrence ,Michael Longley , Denise Levertov.

Section 1 Reading Comprehension (120 marks-30%)
Includes a passage from a magazine or journal which usually deals with contemporary matters. For example, in 2001 the article was about rave music upsetting the inhabitants of a peaceful village. You are usually required to write about your personal experience of the issues raised.
Section 2 Written Assignments (100 marks-25%)
The following tasks have frequently occurred in Section 2:    *Diary entry   *Formal or informal letter  *Message          *E-mail
Section 2 Listening Comprehension (80 marks-20%)
The following tasks have frequently occurred in Section 2:    *Diary entry   *Formal or informal letter  *Message          *E-mail
Oral Exam (100 marks- 25%)
Your performance is assessed under four headings:
Pronunciation (20%)
Vocabulary (20%)
Structure (30%)
Communication (30%)
 
Topics
 
Family
Yourself
Friends
Leisure Activities
School and Careers
School
Careers
 
Abstract Topics
Addictions
 
Racism
The Environment and Pollution
Information Technology
Terrorism

French Lower Level
Section 1 Reading Comprehension(160 marks-40%)
The texts used are usually taken from magazines and generally cover contemporary matters.
Section 2 Written Assignments (60 marks-15%)
* Postcard or message *Diary or letter          *E-mail
Section 2 Listening Comprehension (100 marks-25%)
The following tasks have frequently occurred in Section 2: *Diary entry *Formal or informal letter *Message *E-mail
Oral Exam (80 marks- 20%)
Your performance is assessed under four headings:
 
Pronunciation (20%)
Vocabulary (20%)
Structure (30%)
Communication (30%)
 
Topics
 
Family
Yourself
Friends
Leisure Activities
School and Careers
School
Careers
 
Abstract Topics
Addictions
Racism
The Environment and Pollution
Information Technology
Terrorism

Geography Leaving Cert Higher  
PART ONE – SHORT-ANSWER QUESTIONS – 80 MARKS
Attempt TEN questions
PART TWO –  STRUCTURED and ESSAY QUESTIONS – 320 MARKS
SECTION 1 - CORE You MUST attempt TWO questions: ONE from Patterns and Processes in the Physical Environment AND ONE from Regional Geography
           
YEAR 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006
Section A Part One Part one Part one Part one Part one
  Surface Processes Subduction Zone Earthquake Structure of the Earth Rainfall and Run-off
  Ordnance Survey Map Ordnance Survey Extract Ordnance Survey Map Ordnance Survey Map Employment Structure
  Types of Region Aerial Photograph & Ordnance Survey Types of Region Energy Consumption Earthquakes
  Aerial Photograph and Ordnance Survey Map Aerial Photograph Glacial Landforms Urban Population Growth Weather Maps
  Glacial Landforms Satellite Interpretation Aerial Photograph Concept of a Region Landforms
  Weather Chart Landforms Land-use Coastal Landforms Weathering
  Land-use Types of Regions in Ireland IRELAND'S CLIMATE Aerial Photograph Ordnance Survey map
  Location on the Aerial Photograph Coastal Landforms Faultlines Atlantic Weather Chart Regions
  Rock Type Rock Types Ordnance Survey Extract Population Pyramids Cross-section (OS maps)
  Satellite Interpretation Landforms Switzerland Slope Types Photograph Interpretation
  Irish Fishery Statistics Ireland – Population by Age, 2006 Street Survey Drainage Systems Aerial Photograph
  Graphical Interpretation Atlantic Weather Charts Landforms Ordnance Survey Maps Glacial Landforms
    Part Two Part Two Part Two Part Two
PATTERNS AND PROCESSES IN THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
  1.Ordnance Survey Map 1. ORDNANCE SURVEY EXTRACT 1. ORDNANCE SURVEY EXTRACT 1. ORDNANCE SURVEY MAP 1 ROCK CYCLE:
  Landform Development PLATE MARGINS LANDFORM DEVELOPMENT PLATE BOUNDARIES LANDFORMS & ROCK TYPE
  Rocks LANDFORM DEVELOPMENT HUMAN INTERACTION WEATHERING HUMAN INTERACTION WITH ROCK CYCLE
  2.Karst Landscape 2. CRUSTAL PLATES 2. SEA FLOOR SPREADING 2. PLATE TECTONICS 2 COASTAL LANDFORMS
  Folding ROCKS VULCANICITY LANDFORM DEVELOPMENT LANDFORM DEVELOPMENT
  Human Interaction HUMAN INTERACTION KARST LANDSCAPES INTERACTION WITH ROCK CYCLE HUMAN INTERACTION
  3.Earthquakes 3. THE ROCK CYCLE 3. ROCK TYPE 3. SATELLITE IMAGES 3 STRUCTURES OF DEFORMATION
  Human Interaction LANDFORM DEVELOPMENT ROCK TYPE AND LANDSCAPE STRUCTURES OF DEFORMATION PLATE TECTONICS
  Karst Landscape HUMAN INTERACTION EARTHQUAKES HUMAN INTERACTION VOLCANOES
    REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY
  4.Irish Regions 4. THE CONCEPT OF REGION 4. IRISH REGIONS 4. IRISH REGIONS 4 .EUROPEAN UNION UNEMPLOYMENT
  Economic Activities PRIMARY ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES ECONOMIC PROCESSES MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY
  Culture HUMAN PROCESSES URBAN REGIONS PRIMARY ACTIVITIES URBAN GROWTH
  5.Irish Unemployment 5. IRISH REGIONS 5. ENERGY 5. CONCEPT OF A REGION 5. NON-IRISH EUROPEAN REGIONS
  Urban Regions EUROPEAN UNION TERTIARY ACTIVITIES SECONDARY ACTIVITIES CONTINENTAL/SUBCONTINENTAL REGION
  Agriculture TERTIARY ECONOMIC ACTIVITY CULTURAL DIFFERENCES CULTURAL DIFFERENCES CULTURE
  6.European Regions 6. CONTINENTAL / SUB-CONTINENTAL REGION 6. NON-IRISH REGIONS 6. NON-IRISH REGIONS EUROPEAN UNION EXPANSION
  Irish Regions URBAN GROWTH IRELAND URBAN GROWTH TERTIARY ACTIVITIES
  European Regions SECONDARY ECONOMIC ACTIVITY EUROPEAN UNION EXPANSION PRIMARY ACTIVITIES  
SECTION 2 - ELECTIVES
Patterns and Processes in Economic Activities
  7.Environmental Impact 7.ENERGY IN IRELAND 7.EU UNEMPLOYMENT RATES – JULY 2007 7.GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT 7.GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT
  Multinational Companies ORDNANCE SURVEY ORDNANCE SURVEY EXTRACT SECONDARY ECONOMIC ACTIVITY EUROPEAN UNION POLICIES
  Globalisation DEVELOPING ECONOMIES DEVELOPING ECONOMIES LOCAL & GLOBAL INTERESTS INDUSTRIAL LOCATION
  8.Economic Development 8.HUMAN DEVELOPMENT INDEX 8.AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH 8.EMPLOYMENT STRUCTURE 8.ORDNANCE SURVEY MAP
  Developed Economy MULTINATIONAL COMPANIES MULTI-NATIONAL COMPANIES ORDNANCE SURVEY MAP LOCAL AND GLOBAL INTERESTS
  Conflicts of Interest ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GLOBALISATION & MNCs DEVELOPING ECONOMIES
  9.Ordnance Survey Map and the Transport Network 9.AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH 9.ECONOMIC SECTORS 9.AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH 9.EMPLOYMENT STRUCTURE
  European Union Policy ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL INTERESTS EUROPEAN UNION POLICIES SERVICE INDUSTRIES MULTI-NATIONAL COMPANIES
  Sustainable Development EUROPEAN UNION  GLOBAL ENERGY CONSUMPTION EUROPEAN UNION POLICIES FOSSIL FUELS
    PATTERNS AND PROCESSES IN THE HUMAN ENVIRONMENT PATTERNS AND PROCESSES IN THE HUMAN ENVIRONMENT PATTERNS AND PROCESSES IN THE HUMAN ENVIRONMENT PATTERNS AND PROCESSES IN THE HUMAN ENVIRONMENT
  10.Population 10.Birth Rates 10.WORLD POPULATION GROWTH 10.WORLD HUNGER 10. POPULATION STRUCTURE PYRAMIDS - JAPAN
  Migration and Ireland SETTLEMENT PATTERNS URBAN FUNCTIONS URBAN FUNCTIONS TRAFFIC CONGESTION
  Historic Settlement DYNAMICS OF SETTLEMENT POPULATION DENSITY AND DISTRIBUTION OVERPOPULATION URBAN DEVELOPMENT
  11.Dynamics of Settlement 11. URBANISATION 11. AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH 11. FERTILITY RATES 11 AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH
  Urban Problems PROBLEMS IN CITIES ARTIFICIAL LAND-USE - 1990 TO 2000 HISTORIC SETTLEMENT URBAN GROWTH
  Developing World Cities OVER-POPULATION MIGRATION URBAN CENTRES CHANGING LAND USE
  12.Population Change 12. Aerial Photographs 12. POPULATION 12. Aerial Photographs 12 MIGRATION
  Migration MIGRATION CENTRAL PLACE THEORY URBAN LAND USE OVER-POPULATION
  Central Place URBAN LAND USE URBAN FUTURE POPULATION MOVEMENT HISTORIC SETTLEMENT
SECTION 3 - OPTIONS
  Global Interdependence Global Interdependence Global Interdependence Global Interdependence Global Interdependence
  Geoecology Geoecology Geoecology Geoecology Geoecology
  Culture and Identity Culture and Identity The Atmosphere-Ocean Environment Culture and Identity Culture and Identity

The other questions, from 2 to 18, are laid out in FOUR sections. These are Physical Geography, Social
PART ONE – SHORT-ANSWER QUESTIONS – 80 MARKS
Attempt TEN questions
PART TWO – STRUCTURED QUESTIONS – 300 MARKS
Candidates must attempt THREE questions, as follows:
• Two questions from Section 1 [Questions 1 to 6]
• One question from Section 2 [Questions 7 to 12]
 
Year 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006
Section A Part One Part one Part one Part one Part one
  Cross-section of the Earth Coastal Landforms Glaciation Plate Tectonics Glaciation
  Ireland’s Climate Plate Tectonics Fishing in Ireland Karst Regions Coastal Features
  Regions Maps and Photographs Physical Features on Maps and Photographs Marine Processes Volcanoes
  Volcanic Landforms Limestone Features Ordnance Survey Map European Regions Satellite Imagery
  Ordnance Survey Map Ordnance Survey Maps Ordnance Survey Map Ordnance Survey Map Rock types
  Ordnance Survey Map Oil Prices Volcanoes Aerial Photograph Ordnance Survey Map
  Aerial Photograph and Ordnance Survey Map Aerial Photograph European Regions Weather Charts Ordnance Survey map
  Karst Landscape Physical features Aerial Photograph Energy Consumption in Ireland Aerial Photograph
  Coastal and Glacial Features Weather Charts Weather Maps Physical Features on Maps and Photographs Rivers
  World’s Religions Irish Population Figures. Population Dynamics Earthquakes Ireland
  Satellite Images Ordnance Survey Map Physical features Ireland’s Climate Regions
  River Landforms Economic Activities Satellite Images Landforms Features of Erosion
PATTERNS AND PROCESSES IN THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT    
  Part Two Part Two Part Two Part Two Part Two
  1. Plate Boundaries PATTERNS AND PROCESSES IN THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT PATTERNS AND PROCESSES IN THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT PATTERNS AND PROCESSES IN THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT PATTERNS AND PROCESSES IN THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
  Surface Processes 1. ORDNANCE SURVEY EXTRACT 1. ORDNANCE SURVEY EXTRACT 1. ORDNANCE SURVEY EXTRACT 1 ROCK CYCLE:
  Human Interaction with the Rock Cycle Surface Processes SURFACE PROCESSES SURFACE PROCESSES LANDFORMS & ROCK TYPE
  2.Ordnance Survey Map Volcanoes HUMAN INTERFERENCE HUMAN INTERFERENCE HUMAN INTERACTION WITH ROCK CYCLE
  Earthquakes 2. Karst Landscape 2. Plate Tectonics 2. MECHANICAL WEATHERING 2 COASTAL LANDFORMS
  Human Interaction Rock Type Earthquake ROCK TYPE LANDFORM DEVELOPMENT
  3.Mass Movement and Weathering HUMAN INTERACTION Impact of Earthquakes HUMAN INTERACTION HUMAN INTERACTION
  Rocks 3. Earthquakes 3. Rock Cycle 3. HEIGHT OF VOLCANOES 3 STRUCTURES OF DEFORMATION
  Weathering Fold Mountains Karst Regions PLATE TECTONIC THEORY PLATE TECTONICS
    Plate Tectonics Karst Regions EARTHQUAKES VOLCANOES
REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY:
  4.Map Skills 4. Ireland – Regions 4. Ireland - Regions  4. IRELAND - REGIONS 4 .EUROPEAN UNION UNEMPLOYMENT
  Agriculture in Ireland European Region IRISH REGIONS IRISH REGIONS MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY
  Tourism Urban Regions in Ireland Tourism in Regions EUROPEAN REGIONS URBAN GROWTH
  5.European Union Policy 5. European Union Members 5. Map Skills 5. TRANSPORT IN IRELAND 5. NON-IRISH EUROPEAN REGIONS
  European Region Tourism in Ireland European Regions EUROPEAN REGIONS CONTINENTAL/SUBCONTINENTAL REGION
  Urban Regions Continental/Sub-Continental regions Manufacturing Industry NON-EUROPEAN CONTINENTAL/SUB-CONTINENTAL REGIONS CULTURE
  6.Ireland - Regions 6. Tourism in Europe 6. Visitors to ireland 6. EMPLOYMENT IN IRELAND 6. EUROPEAN UNION EXPANSION
  Continental / Sub-Continental Regions Cultural Regions Irish Regions TYPES OF REGIONS TERTIARY ACTIVITIES
  European Expansion and Ireland European Regions Primary Activities CULTURE WITHIN REGIONS  
SECTION 2 - ELECTIVES SECTION 2 - ELECTIVES SECTION 2 - ELECTIVES SECTION 2 - ELECTIVES SECTION 2 - ELECTIVES SECTION 2 - ELECTIVES
  PATTERNS AND PROCESSES IN ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES Patterns and Processes in Economic Activities Patterns and Processes in Economic Activities Patterns and Processes in Economic Activities Patterns and Processes in Economic Activities
  7.Statistics 7.Ordnance Survey Map 7. Ireland’s Trading Partners 7.ORDNANCE SURVEY 7.GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT
  Developing Economies Fossil Fuels and Global Warming ORDNANCE SURVEY EXTRACT MULTINATIONAL COMPANIES EUROPEAN UNION POLICIES
  Multinational Companies European Union Policies Multi-National Companies [MNC] LOCATION OF INDUSTRY INDUSTRIAL LOCATION
  8.Ordnance Survey Map 8.Fish Catches 8.Ordnance Survey Map 8.HUMAN DEVELOPMENT 8.ORDNANCE SURVEY MAP
  Acid Rain MULTINATIONAL COMPANIES Renewable Energy in Ireland. EUROPEAN UNION LOCAL AND GLOBAL INTERESTS
  Economic Activities and Conflict Renewable Resources The Environment DEVELOPING ECONOMIES DEVELOPING ECONOMIES
  9. Economic Development 9. Statistics 9.Economies of countries 9.GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS 9.EMPLOYMENT STRUCTURE
  Aerial Photograph Ordnance Survey World Economies GLOBAL WARMING MULTI-NATIONAL COMPANIES
  Ireland and the European Union Developing Economies The European Union ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES FOSSIL FUELS
  PATTERNS AND PROCESSES IN THE HUMAN ENVIRONMENT PATTERNS AND PROCESSES IN THE HUMAN ENVIRONMENT PATTERNS AND PROCESSES IN THE HUMAN ENVIRONMENT PATTERNS AND PROCESSES IN THE HUMAN ENVIRONMENT PATTERNS AND PROCESSES IN THE HUMAN ENVIRONMENT
  10.Population Structure 10. Aerial Photograph 10.Population in Ireland 10.LAND USE 10. POPULATION STRUCTURE PYRAMIDS - JAPAN
  Migration Migration Ordnance Survey Map DEVELOPMENT OF TOWNS TRAFFIC CONGESTION
  Settlement Patterns Urban Sprawl Migration TRAFFIC CONGESTION URBAN DEVELOPMENT
  11.Population Dynamics 11. Population Dynamics 11. AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH 11. POPULATION 11 AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH
  Development of Towns Population Growth Urban Studies MIGRATION URBAN GROWTH
  Growth of Cities in the Developing World Development of Towns – Ordnance Map Land Use Models MIGRANTS CHANGING LAND USE
  12.Land Use in Cities 12. Population Density 12. Population change 12. POPULATION STRUCTURE 12 MIGRATION
  Over-population Traffic Congestion Population Pyramids URBAN SPRAWL OVER-POPULATION
  Changing Urban Functions Ageing Population Traffic Problems ORDNANCE SURVEY HISTORIC SETTLEMENT

German Leaving Cert Higher  
Time 2 ½ hours - Written exam / 40 minutes - Aural Exam
Marks 400
Structure Oral exam (100 marks)
  15-20 minutes
  Informal conversation with external examiner
Picture Sequence or Project
Role Play
Written paper (220 marks)
2½ hours (150 minutes)
Text 1: Reading comprehension Literary Extract (60 marks)
Text 1: Applied Grammar (25 marks)
Text 11: Reading Comprehension (60 marks)
Text 11: Related written expression (25 marks)
Written Production (50 marks) answer (a) or (b)
Aural exam (100 marks)
  40 minutes
  Listening comprehension tape plus questions

German Lower Level  
Time 2 ½ hours - Written exam / 40 minutes - Aural Exam
Marks 400
Structure Structure Oral exam (80 marks)
  15-20 minutes
  Informal conversation with external examiner
  Picture Sequence or Project
  Role Play
  Written paper (220 marks)
  2½ hours (150 minutes)
  Text 1: Reading comprehension Literary Extract (60 marks)
  Text 1: Reading comprehension - Applied Grammar (15 marks)
  Text 11: Reading Comprehension - Non Literary Text (60 marks)
  Text 11: Related written expression (15 marks)
  Text 111:Reading Comprehension - Non Literary Text (40 marks)
  Written Production (30 marks) - answer (a) or (b)
  Aural exam (80 marks)
  40 minutes Aural exam (100 marks)
  Listening comprehension tape plus questions

History Leaving Cert Higher
History Leaving Cert  Higher Level Topics- 2 hours 50 minutes -400 marks total
           
Written examination: 400 marks      
Pre-submitted Research Study Report: 100 marks      
Section 1 (100 marks): Documents-based question (Europe and the wider world: Topic 1)
Section 2 (200 marks): Ireland: Topics 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.Answer one question on each of two topics.
Section 3 (100 marks): Europe and the wider world: Topics 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. Answer one question from one topic.
           
YEAR 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006
Field of Study FIELD OF STUDY: EARLY MODERN, 1492 – 1815 EARLY MODERN, 1492 – 1815 LATER MODERN 1815 – 1993 LATER MODERN, 1815-1993 LATER MODERN 1815 - 1993
Section 1 Two Bokes (Books) of the Histories of Ireland by Edmund Campion (1540-1581) Europe  Europe and the wider world: Topic 6 Ireland Ireland
  Grace O’ Malley Europe from Renaissance to Reformation, 1492–1567 The United States and the world, 1945-1989 Movements for political and social reform, 1870-1914 Movements for political and social reform, 1870-1914
    The divorce of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon The Montgomery bus boycott, 1956 The GAA to 1891 The elections of 1885 and 1886: issues and outcomes
           
Section 2   Ireland
Ireland: Topic 1 Reform and reformation in Tudor Ireland, 1494-1558 Reform and Reformation in Tudor Ireland, 1494-1558 Ireland and the Union, 1815-1870 Ireland and the Union, 1815 – 1870 Ireland and the Union, 1815 – 1871
Ireland: Topic 2 Rebellion and conquest in Elizabethan Ireland, 1558-1603 Rebellion and conquest in Elizabethan Ireland, 1558-1603 Movements for political and social reform, 1870-1914 The pursuit of sovereignty and the impact of partition, 1912 – 1949 The pursuit of sovereignty and the impact of partition, 1912 – 1950
Ireland: Topic 3 Kingdom v. colony – the struggle for mastery in Ireland, 1603-1660 Kingdom versus colony - the struggle for mastery in Ireland, 1603-1660 The pursuit of sovereignty and the impact of partition, 1912-1949 The Irish diaspora, 1840 – 1966 The Irish diaspora, 1840 – 1967
Ireland: Topic 4 Establishing a colonial ascendancy, 1660-1715 Establishing a colonial ascendancy, 1660-1715 The Irish diaspora, 1840-1966 Politics and society in Northern Ireland, 1949 – 1993 Politics and society in Northern Ireland, 1949 – 1994
Ireland: Topic 5 Colony versus kingdom - tensions in mid-18th century Ireland, 1715-1770 Colony versus kingdom – tensions in mid-18th century Ireland, 1715-1770 Politics and society in Northern Ireland, 1949-1993 Government, economy and society in the Republic of Ireland, 1949-1989 Government, economy and society in the Republic of Ireland, 1949-1990
Ireland: Topic 6 The end of the Irish kingdom and the establishment of the Union, 1770-1815 The end of the Irish kingdom and the establishment of the Union, 1770-1815 Government, economy and society in the Republic of Ireland, 1949-1989    
Section 3   EUROPE AND THE WIDER WORLD
Europe and Wider World Topic 1 Europe from Renaissance to Reformation, 1492-1567 Religion and power: politics in the later 16th century, 1567-1609 Nationalism and state formation in Europe, 1815-1871 Nationalism and state formation in Europe, 1815-1871 Nationalism and state formation in Europe, 1815-1872
Europe and Wider World Topic 2 Religion and power: politics in the later 16th century, 1567-1609 The eclipse of Old Europe, 1609-1660 Nation states and international tensions, 1871-1920 Nation states and international tensions, 1871-1920 Nation states and international tensions, 1871-1921
Europe and Wider World Topic 3 The eclipse of Old Europe, 1609-1660 Europe in the age of Louis XIV, 1660-1715 Dictatorship and democracy in Europe, 1920-1945 Dictatorship and democracy in Europe, 1920-1945 Dictatorship and democracy in Europe, 1920-1946
Europe and Wider World Topic 4 Europe in the age of Louis XIV, 1660-1715 Establishing empires, 1715-1775 Division and realignment in Europe, 1945-1992 Division and realignment in Europe, 1945-1992 Division and realignment in Europe, 1945-1993
Europe and Wider World Topic 5 Establishing empires, 1715-1775 Empires in revolution, 1775-1815 European retreat from empire and the aftermath, 1945-1990 European retreat from empire and the aftermath, 1945-1990 European retreat from empire and the aftermath, 1945-1991
Europe and Wider World Topic 6 Empires in revolution, 1775-1815     The United States and the world, 1945-1989 The United States and the world, 1945-1990

History Lower Level          
History Leaving Cert  Ordinary Level Topics- 2 hours 50 minutes -400 marks total      
           
Written examination: 400 marks      
Pre-submitted Research Study Report: 100 marks      
Section 1 (100 marks)   Documents-based question (Europe and the wider world:Topic 1)  
Section 2 (200 marks)   Ireland: Topics 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.Answer one question on each of two topics.  
Section 3 (100 marks)   Europe and the wider world: Topics 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. Answer one question from one topic.  
YEAR 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006
Field of Study  EARLY MODERN, 1492 - 1815 EARLY MODERN, 1492 – 1815 LATER MODERN 1815 – 1993 LATER MODERN, 1815-1993 LATER MODERN 1815 - 1993
Section 1 Edmund Campion (1540-1581 Europe  Europe and the wider world: Topic 6 Ireland Ireland
  Grace O’ Malley Europe from Renaissance to Reformation, 1492–1567 The United States and the world, 1945-1989 Movements for political and social reform, 1870-1914 Movements for political and social reform, 1870-1914
    The divorce of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon The Montgomery bus boycott, 1956 The GAA to 1891 The elections of 1885 and 1886: issues and outcomes
           
Section 2   Ireland      
Ireland: Topic 1 Reform and Reformation in Tudor Ireland, 1494-1558 Reform and Reformation in Tudor Ireland, 1494-1558 Ireland and the Union, 1815-1870 Ireland and the Union, 1815 – 1870 Ireland and the Union, 1815 – 1871
Ireland: Topic 2 Rebellion and conquest in Elizabethan Ireland, 1558-1603 Rebellion and conquest in Elizabethan Ireland, 1558-1603 Movements for political and social reform, 1870-1914 The pursuit of sovereignty and the impact of partition, 1912 – 1949 The pursuit of sovereignty and the impact of partition, 1912 – 1950
Ireland: Topic 3 Kingdom v. colony: the struggle for mastery in Ireland, 1603-1660 Kingdom versus colony - the struggle for mastery in Ireland, 1603-1660 The pursuit of sovereignty and the impact of partition, 1912-1949 The Irish diaspora, 1840 – 1966 The Irish diaspora, 1840 – 1967
Ireland: Topic 4 Establishing a colonial ascendancy, 1660-1715 Establishing a colonial ascendancy, 1660-1715 The Irish diaspora, 1840-1966 Politics and society in Northern Ireland, 1949 – 1993 Politics and society in Northern Ireland, 1949 – 1994
Ireland: Topic 5 Colony versus kingdom – tensions in mid-18th century Ireland, 1715-1770 Colony versus kingdom – tensions in mid-18th century Ireland, 1715-1770 Politics and society in Northern Ireland, 1949-1993 Government, economy and society in the Republic of Ireland, 1949-1989 Government, economy and society in the Republic of Ireland, 1949-1990
Ireland: Topic 6 The end of the Irish kingdom and the establishment of the Union, 1770-1815 The end of the Irish kingdom and the establishment of the Union, 1770-1815 Government, economy and society in the Republic of Ireland, 1949-1989    
Section 3   EUROPE AND THE WIDER WORLD      
Europe and Wider World Topic 1 Europe from Renaissance to Reformation, 1492-1567 Religion and power: politics in the later 16th century, 1567-1609 Nationalism and state formation in Europe, 1815-1871 Nationalism and state formation in Europe, 1815-1871 Nationalism and state formation in Europe, 1815-1872
Europe and Wider World Topic 2 Religion and power: politics in the later 16th century, 1567-1609 The eclipse of Old Europe, 1609-1660 Nation states and international tensions, 1871-1920 Nation states and international tensions, 1871-1920 Nation states and international tensions, 1871-1921
Europe and Wider World Topic 3 The eclipse of Old Europe, 1609-1660 Europe in the age of Louis XIV, 1660-1715 Dictatorship and democracy in Europe, 1920-1945 Dictatorship and democracy in Europe, 1920-1945 Dictatorship and democracy in Europe, 1920-1946
Europe and Wider World Topic 4 Europe in the age of Louis XIV, 1660-1715 Establishing empires, 1715-1775 Division and realignment in Europe, 1945-1992 Division and realignment in Europe, 1945-1992 Division and realignment in Europe, 1945-1993
Europe and Wider World Topic 5 Establishing Empires, 1715-1775 Empires in revolution, 1775-1815 European retreat from empire and the aftermath, 1945-1990 European retreat from empire and the aftermath, 1945-1990 European retreat from empire and the aftermath, 1945-1991
Europe and Wider World Topic 6 Empires in revolution, 1775-1815 Empires in revolution, 1775-1816   The United States and the world, 1945-1989 The United States and the world, 1945-1990
          The United States and the world, 1945-1989

Home Economics Leaving Cert Higher
HOME ECONOMICS – SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIAL Leaving Cert  Higher Level Topics- 2 hours 30 minutes -280/320 marks total
Written examination: 400 marks
Pre-submitted Research Study Report: 100 marks
Section A There are twelve questions in this section.
  Candidates are required to answer any ten questions.
  Each question carries 6 marks.
Section B There are five questions in this section.
  Candidates are required to answer Question 1 and any other two questions.
  Question 1 is worth 80 marks.
  Questions 2, 3, 4 and 5 are worth 50 marks each
Section C There are three questions in this section.
  Candidates are required to answer one elective question to include
  part (a) and either part (b) or part (c).
  Candidates who submitted Textiles, Fashion and Design coursework for
  examination may only attempt Question 2 from this section.
  Electives 1 and 3 are worth 80 marks each. Elective 2 is worth 40 marks.
YEAR 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005
Section A Short Questions Short Questions Short Questions Short Questions Short Questions Short Questions
  digestion of proteins dextrinisation protein peptide bond methods of how protein can be denatured Fatty Acids Proteins
  three properties of sugar vitamin necessary for the absorption function of potassium digestion of carbohydrates Basal Metabolic Rate functions of lipids
  functions of folate (folic acid) specific dietary guidelines for a person with diabetes. How does osteoporosis affect the body sources of calcium in diet Define Coeliac condition biological functions of water
  functions of energy in the body three properties associated with eggs and food preparation pasteurisation of milk factors that inhibit the absorption of calcium factors that contribute to the spoilage of fish effects of Ultra-Heat Treatment (UHT) on milk
  processing of cheese processing of milk three cereals grown for food production eggs EU grading classes used for fruit and vegetables why a food manufacturer might use sensory analysis testing
  two types of pastry fermentation. fungi in food production diagram of a bacterial cell Classify soups uses of micro-organisms in food production
  function of two of the physical conditioning agents physical changes that occur during the cooking of food three different classes of food additives methods of cooking conditions required for the growth of moulds career opportunities in the food industry
  three benefits of implementing a HACCP system. sensory analysis in the food industry different items of nutritional information functions of An Bord Bia commercial methods of freezing food additives
  function of  parts of the refrigerator purpose of resource management microwave oven Omega-3 fatty acids Supplementary Welfare Allowance refrigerator
  three desirable performance properties in textiles merchandising techniques used by retailers consumer research Small Claims Procedure Insurance management process
  how borrowers are protected by the Consumer Credit Act (1995) Social insurance payments national housing policy Fire Safety (Domestic Furniture) Order Office of Consumer Affairs compulsory deductions from pay
  information symbols convey to the consumer renewable energy sources. Hire Purchase Acts mortgage interest rates safety considerations for textiles for household purposes recent trends in housing developments
Section B
Ques 1 Breakdown of Irish food and drink exports, 2008 Nutrition Balanced Diet Fatty Acids Folic Acid Food Fortification Human Meat Consumption 2002 Sources of Carbohydrate in the Irish Diet
Ques 2 Fish and Nutrition Food safety and small business Fruit and vegetables Nutrition Coronary Heart Disease More than one in three Irish women do not get enough calcium Nutritional Value of Fresh, Frozen and Canned Peas
Ques 3 Preserving food to extend its shelf lif Pesticides and Microbes food poisoning characteristics of foods convenience foods The microwave cooker has become an integral part of the kitchen
Ques 4 effective management of financial resources kitchen appliances Developments in housing are influenced by lifestyle patterns and demographic trends Refrigeration appliances Family try to apply a management system Studies show that impulse buying can account for 65% of purchases in supermarkets
Ques 5 Family in Modern Society Marriage rights and responsibilities Size of households ‘Special needs’ Irish Constitution (Article 41) the State recognises the family as the natural, primary and fundamental unit group of society Parents / legal guardians have the primary responsibility for the upbringing and development of their children
Section 3
Elective 1 - Home Design and Management Interior Design/Ergonomics Self-building House planning for efficiency Housing Sector in Ireland Alternative methods of heating the home planning the interior design of their home
  water treatment Higher fuel prices, lower incomes and poor energy efficiency Thermal comfort selecting floor coverings for a family home. Design of modern housing. number of private rented dwellings almost doubled between 1991-2002
  housing provision factors to be considered when choosing furniture Domestic Electricity Devices Sustainable energy Good lighting is an essential part of successful interior design types of plastic used in the home
Elective 2 - Textiles, Fashion and Design right festival gear Today’s consumer demands drive tomorrow’s fashion. Fabric Properties   sportswear Well designed clothes Clothing design aims to produce a garment that is aesthetically pleasing and fit for its purpose
  blended fabric The elements of design  fibres and synthetic fibres Raw materials such as wool and linen have been used in Irish Fashion for centuries. fabric made from manufactured fibres Knitted fabrics are a popular choice for Autumn and Winter fashion collections
  Irish clothing industry has maintained international recognition. knitted fabric modify a commercial pattern The Irish clothing and textile sector has evolved f Irish men have become increasingly fashion conscious impact of industrial influences on the clothing industry
Elective 3 - Social Studies Poverty in Ireland ‘Ireland is now facing the most severe economic downturn and unemployment crisis since the 1980’s.’ House planning for efficiency 1990s has seen significant changes in the employment opportunities While Ireland has become increasingly wealthy in recent years, it still has one of the highest levels of income inequality in the EU Volunteering
  factors affect attitudes to work A rapidly changing society makes new demands on the State to deliver a school that reflects the diversity of the community it serves ‘Despite almost a decade of economic boom, Ireland still has a large proportion of people at risk of poverty.’ groups of people who have difficulty in securing employment ‘Almost 60% of the Irish population now live in urban areas’. Employment is expected to grow by 23,0000 while unemployment will average 5%.
  education as a preparation for work How do age and (b) gender impact on a person’s choice of leisure activities Requirements for childcare vary depending on family circumstances. value of leisure in today’s society the accessibility of education Education provision should accommodate students with different needs

HOME ECONOMICS – SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIAL Leaving Cert  Ordinary Level Topics- 2 hours 30 minutes -280/320 marks total
Written examination: 400 marks
Pre-submitted Research Study Report: 100 marks
Section A: There are twelve questions in this section.
  Candidates are required to answer any ten questions.
  Each question carries 6 marks.
Section B: There are five questions in this section.
  Candidates are required to answer Question 1 and any other two questions.
  Question 1 is worth 80 marks.
  Questions 2, 3, 4 and 5 are worth 50 marks each
Section C: There are three questions in this section.
  Candidates are required to answer one elective question to include
  part (a) and either part (b) or part (c).
  Candidates who submitted Textiles, Fashion and Design coursework for
  examination may only attempt Question 2 from this section.
  Electives 1 and 3 are worth 80 marks each. Elective 2 is worth 40 marks.
YEAR 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005
Section A: Short Questions
  elements found in proteins effects of heat on starch elements found in lipids (fats). sources of protein sources of lipids (fats) elements found in protein.
  biological functions of carbohydrates in relation to the digestion of lipids (fats digestion of protein elements found in carbohydrates Basal Metabolic Rate primary protein structure.
  properties of lipids (fats): changes that have taken place in Irish eating habits classes of vitamins Digestion of Carbohydrates Salivary amylase starts the digestion types of fatty acids
  vitamins functions of Vitamin C in the body. ‘Balanced Diet’ function of iron in the body. functions of calcium function of folate (folic acid).
  current nutritional guidelines factors that influence the amount of energy required by the body different methods of processing used to make milk safe dietary requirements of a lacto-vegetarian diet healthy eating guidelines energy requirements of adults.
  government departments or agencies that have a role in the food and drinks industry food preservation major Irish food exports/imports wheat grain nutrients found in eggs. preparing vegetables
  types of flour used in home baking chemical changes that occur in food ‘fortified’ in relation to food processing diet-related condition convenience foods why food is processed.
  food additives lacto-vegetarian. guidelines that should be followed when preparing and / or cooking fruit preservation vegetables packaging materials Classify fresh fish
  purpose of labelling on household cleaning agents fibres commonly used in the manufacture of household textiles renewable energy resources statutory organisation classes of cheese effects of cooking on meat.
  advantages of planning a household budget packaging material forms of credit. Gross income electrical appliances purpose of family resource management.
  technological developments have contributed to greater efficiency Net income types of insurance that a consumer fabric properties methods of paying for goods and services. caring for fabrics.
  in the management of the home hire purchase selecting small electrical appliances budgeting consumer rights consumer responsibilities.
Section B
Ques 1 whole milk and semi-skimmed milk sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake the iron content, per average serving eating habits of males and females Jumbo Porridge Oats’ Nutritional Comparison of Ingredients
Ques 2 Meat/Creat a menu daily food intake eating more and more food away from home obese children Fish daily diet
Ques 3 preservation is of food to decay range of appliances in the home ‘Government plans measures to deliver affordable housing’. microwaves Family Budgets Food poisoning
Ques 4 Purchasing a washing machine Textiles for clothing and household purposes Consumer rights Consumers Family structures Weekly budget
Ques 5 The effects of disadvantage can last a lifetime the roles of older people ‘Marriage is one of the oldest institutions Adolescence Ageing Population Family structures
Section 3: Elective 1 - Home Design and Management
  The diagram below shows the floor plan of a two-bedroom house re-decoration of 20 yr-old home House planning for efficiency heating system in houses Design and Build of house planning the design of their home
  Awareness of energy efficiency has increased significantly in recent years. good lighting system is essential in every home Colour is one of the easiest ways to create your own style interior design of a house nameplate appliance floor coverings
  Floral prints, checks and stripes are examples of pattern used in interior design. housing requirements Electricity and natural gas bills are issued periodically to all households good ventilation. wall finishes factors house purchase scheme
Elective 2 - Textiles, Fashion and Design        
  Fashion/Clothing Design Casual, front-zipped jacket with fur-lined, drawstring hood and two pockets Easy-to-Sew Unisex Cargo Pants/Shorts office dress sports kit Leisure wear is essential in a teenagers
  Cottage Industries Natural fabrics are frequently used by fashion designers profile of a synthetic / man-made fabric Modern fabrics natural fibres influence clothing
  Synthetic and regenerated Commercial patterns are available in a wide variety of styles and sizes term ‘trendsetters’ small businesses in the design / manufacture of clothing in Ireland. media influences of clothing man-made fabrics
Elective 3 - Social Studies     Elective 3 - Social Studies
  Unemployment population in rural Ireland Female labour-force participation increased sharply IIreland has undergone many social and economic changes in the past few decades. These changes have had an impact on family life ‘There were 53,200 males and 32,400 females unemployed in the second quarter of 2005.’ The number of women in the labour force has increased significantly. In 2002 the female participation rate was 49%.
  childcare standards at crèches and Montessori schools Many aspects of a person’s life are affected and influenced by the work that they do.’ Second level education in Ireland has undergone significant change ‘The proportion of people at risk of poverty in Ireland was one of the highest in the EU in 2004.’ childcare facilities are required in modern society. In to-day’s society the need for leisure time is greater than ever.
  home care duties can affect women ‘Poverty is more than not having enough money for material things.’ Define leisure Voluntary workers play a major role in today’s community. ‘Education is a life long experience’. community- based employment schemes

Páipéar 1 Duration 2 hours 50 minutes (170 minutes) - 1 7 0 M A R C   
Comment Ceist 1 Ceapadóireacht (essay) 100 marks
1 out of 9 to doAllocate 80-90 minutes
Marks 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006
100 Rogha ceann amháin as: − AISTE − SCÉAL −ALT NUACHTÁIN / IRISE − DÍOSPÓIREACHT / ÓRÁID Rogha ceann amháin as: − AISTE − SCÉAL −ALT NUACHTÁIN / IRISE − DÍOSPÓIREACHT / ÓRÁID Rogha ceann amháin as: − AISTE − SCÉAL −ALT NUACHTÁIN / IRISE − DÍOSPÓIREACHT / ÓRÁID Rogha ceann amháin as: − AISTE − SCÉAL −ALT NUACHTÁIN / IRISE − DÍOSPÓIREACHT / ÓRÁID Rogha ceann amháin as: − AISTE − SCÉAL −ALT NUACHTÁIN / IRISE − DÍOSPÓIREACHT / ÓRÁID
Marks 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006
Comment Ceist 2 Léamhthuiscint 70 marks
Answer A and B (35 marks each)
Allocate 40 minutes for each
70 A-De Shiúl na gCos go Cathair Santiago   /     B-LAOCH GAEL-MHEIRICEÁNACH AR LÁR A-Gaeltacht Nuabhunaithe i gCeanada   /     B-FEAR NA MBEANN IS FEAR NA MEÁN A-TRÉIGEAN AN BHLASCAOID MHÓIR  /     B-CAIFE: AN tÓR DUBH A-Ealaín in Aghaidh an Chéasta  /     B- Ag Foghlaim ó Mheiriceá A-BRÍD ROGERS: Gaeilgeoir, Polaiteoir Mná agus Aire  /     B- AN TAOBH DORCHA DE GHAEL-MHEIRICEÁ

Páipéar 2 -  Duration 3 hours 20 minutes (200 minutes)
Marks  2010 2009 2008 2007 2006
Comment Ceist 1 Prós 40 marks
Answer A prós ainmnithe or B prós roghnach
Allocate 40 minutes
40 A− PRÓS AINMNITHE / B − PRÓS ROGHNACH A− PRÓS AINMNITHE / B − PRÓS ROGHNACH A− PRÓS AINMNITHE / B − PRÓS ROGHNACH A− PRÓS AINMNITHE / B − PRÓS ROGHNACH A− PRÓS AINMNITHE / B − PRÓS ROGHNACH
Marks  2010 2009 2008 2007 2006
Comment Ceist 2 Próstéacs breise Answer 1 of A,B,C,D - 40 marks
A- Gearrscéal
B- Úrscéal
C- Dírbheathaisnéisí
D- Drámaí
Allocate 40 minutes
40 A- Phádraic Uí Chonaire/CNUASACH GEARRSCÉALTA ROGHNACH A- Phádraic Uí Chonaire A- Phádraic Uí Chonaire A- Phádraic Uí Chonaire A- Phádraic Uí Chonaire
B- MÁIRE NIC ARTÁIN/ÚRSCÉAL ROGHNACH B- Máire Nic Artáin B- Máire Nic Artáin B- Máire Nic Artáin B- Máire Nic Artáin
C-A THIG NÁ TIT ORM/ DÍRBHEATHAISNÉIS ROGHNACH C- Mhaidhc Dainín - A Thig Ná Tit Orm C- Mhaidhc Dainín - A Thig Ná Tit Orm C- Mhaidhc Dainín - A Thig Ná Tit Orm C- Mhaidhc Dainín - A Thig Ná Tit Orm
D-AN TRIAIL/ DRÁMA ROGHNACH D- An Triail D- An Triail D- An Triail D- An Triail
Marks  2010 2009 2008 2007 2006
Comment Ceist 3 Filíocht
Answer A (filíocht ainmnithe) or B (filíocht roghnach) 35 marks
Allocate 30 minutes
Then answer C (dánta dualgais breise) 35 marks
Allocate 35 minutes
70 Filíocht Filíocht Filíocht Filíocht Filíocht
A-JACK nó  NÍL AON NÍ nó FAOISEAMH A GHEOBHADSA B -FILÍOCHT ROGHNAC A - (i)'Bímse Buan ar Buairt Gachor  ' nó 'Faoiseamh a Gheobhadsa' (ii) -'GEALT'?    B -FILÍOCHT ROGHNACH A - (i)'Bímse Buan ar Buairt Gachor  ' nó 'GEALT?' (ii) -''Faoiseamh a Gheobhadsa''?  B -FILÍOCHT ROGHNACH − C − DÁNTA DUALGAIS BREISE-'Dán do Mhelissa' / 'Oíche Nollaig na mBan' A - (i)'FAOISEAMH A GHEOBHADSA  ' nó 'JACK' (ii) -''NÍL AON NÍ''?  B -FILÍOCHT ROGHNACH − C − DÁNTA DUALGAIS BREISE-'DMAIGDILÉANA' / 'Úirchill a’ Chreagáin' A - (i)'Bímse Buan ar Buairt Gach Ló  ' nó 'GEALT?' (ii) -''NÍL AON NÍ''?    B -FILÍOCHT ROGHNACH − C − DÁNTA DUALGAIS BREISE-'AN CHÉAD DRÁMA' / 'AN tOILEÁN'
C-DÁNTA DUALGAIS BREISE- ÚIRCHILL AN CHREAGÁIN nó AN CHÉAD DRÁMA C − DÁNTA DUALGAIS BREISE-'An Mháthair'/'Dá mb’fhéidir arís dár gcumann'      
Marks  2010 2009 2008 2007 2006
Comment Ceist 4 Stair na teanga Answer 2 of a,b,c,d,e,f 30 marks
Allocate 35 minute
30 A- Breandán Ó hEithir A-Liam Ó Flaithearta A-Liam Ó Flaithearta A-Lámhscríbhinní na Sean-Ghaeilge B-An Ghaeilge mar Theanga Cheilteach. A-Brian Merriman
Pádraig Mac Piarais Máiréad Ní Ghráda Máiréad Ní Ghráda C-Máire Mhac an tSaoi; Deirdre Brennan; Piaras Feirtéar
Peig Sayers Piaras Feirtéar Piaras Feirtéar Art Mac Cumhaigh; Seathrún Céitinn; Séamas Dall Mac Cuarta
Biddy Jenkinson Máirtín Ó Direáin Máirtín Ó Direáin Máirtín Ó Cadhain; Breandán Ó hEithir; Antaine Ó Reachtaire
Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill Caitlín Maude Caitlín Maude Biddy Jenkinson; Eithne Strong Biddy Jenkinson
Seathrún Céitinn Séamas Ó Grianna (Máire) Séamas Ó Grianna (Máire) D-Na Dánta Grá Cúirte Eithne Strong
Deirdre Brennan Eithne Strong Eithne Strong E-Meath na Gaeilge sa Naoú hAois Déag. Áine Ní Ghlinn
Seán Ó Coisdealbha Áine Ní Ghlinn  B-Annála na gCeithre Máistrí Áine Ní Ghlinn  B-Annála na gCeithre Máistrí F- Pádraig Mac Piarais agus Athbheochan na Gaeilge. Cathal Ó Searcaigh B-Táin Bó Chuailgne
B An tSean-Ghaeilge; na gluaiseanna; logainmneacha na hÉireann; na Gaeltachtaí Foras Feasa ar Éirinn Foras Feasa ar Éirinn   Na Laoithe Fiannaíochta
C-=Scríbhneoirí Choláiste Lováin sa 17ú haois. Na hAislingí Polaitiúla Na hAislingí Polaitiúla   Na Gluaiseanna
D-Béaloideas na Gaeilge. An Dinnseanchas  C-Foras na Gaeilge; Údarás na Gaeltachta; Oireachtas na Gaeilge; Conradh na Gaeilge An Dinnseanchas C-Filíocht na mBard.;   Foras Feasa ar Éirinn
E-Meath na Gaeilge sa naoú haois déag D-Tionchar na dTeangacha Iasachta ar an nGaeilge D-Tionchar na dTeangacha Iasachta ar an nGaeilge   C-An Aisling Pholaitiúil
F-Príomhchanúintí na Gaeilge. E-An Rúraíocht E-An Rúraíocht   D-Dubhghlas de hÍde agus Athbheochan na Gaeilge
  F- Filíocht na mBard. F- Foras na Gaeilge; Údarás na Gaeltachta; Oireachtas na Gaeilge; Conradh na Gaeilge   E-Roinnt difríochtaí idir do rogha dhá cheann de na mórchanúintí sa Ghaeilge
        F- An Ghaeilge sna Meáin Chumarsáide.

Páipéar 1 Duration 2 hours 20 minutes (140 minutes) - 220 M A R C    
Comment Ceist 1 Ceapadóireacht (essay) Answer on 2 of A,B,C,D  
A- Aiste  
B- Scéal  
C- Litir  
D- Comhrá  
Internal choice in each 120 marks – 60 marks per essay  
Allocate 70 minutes, 35 mins each  
Marks 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005
120 Rogha ceann amháin as: − AISTE − SCÉAL −LITIR −CÓMHRA  − Rogha ceann amháin as: − AISTE − SCÉAL −LITIR −CÓMHRA  − Rogha ceann amháin as: − AISTE − SCÉAL −LITIR −CÓMHRA  − Rogha ceann amháin as: − AISTE − SCÉAL −LITIR −CÓMHRA  − Rogha ceann amháin as: − AISTE − SCÉAL −LITIR −CÓMHRA  − Rogha ceann amháin as: − AISTE − SCÉAL −LITIR −CÓMHRA  −
Marks 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005
Comment Ceist 2 Léamhthuiscint 100 marks  
Answer A and B (50 marks each)  
Allocate 30 mins for each  
100 A-'Agus anois an Aimsir …' / B-'Craoladh Digiteach – Todhchaí an Raidió Gaeilge?' A-Carrie Crowley: Bean Spéisiúil as Port Láirge   /     B-Des Bishop: Fear Grinn agus Gaeilgeoir A-Bean Spéisiúil ón bPolainn  /     B-Fear Gnímh as Fear Manach A-SPÉIRBHEAN EILE ÓN IARTHAR ÓRGA  /     B- AN TÍOGAR AGUS AN GALFAIRE ÓG A-SEAN BOYLAN: LAOCH NA PEILE AGUS SAOI NA SLÁINTE  /     B- RÍONA: AN RÉALTA DHÚBAILTE Ó CHORCAIGH A-Fiontraí agus Fear Gaeltachta  /     B- NA Turas Teanga
Páipéar 2 -  Duration 2 hours 20 minutes (140 minutes) - 110 M A R C      
Marks 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005
Comment Roinn A Cúrsa Ainmnithe  
Ceist 1 Prós Ainmnithe  
Answer A and B  
A – 35 marks  
B – 20 marks  
40 PRÓS AINMNITHE PRÓS AINMNITHE PRÓS AINMNITHE PRÓS AINMNITHE PRÓS AINMNITHE  
Marks 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005
Comment Ceist 2 Filíocht Ainmnithe  
Answer A and B  
A – 35 marks  
B – 20 marks  
Allocate 60 mins for each  
40 Filíocht Filíocht Filíocht Filíocht Filíocht Filíocht
A -'Jack'- nó- 'Faoiseamh a Gheobhadsa' A - 'GEALT  '/  'Bímse Buan ar Buairt Gachor  '                             nó A - 'Jack'/  'Bímse Buan ar Buairt Gachor  '                             nó A - 'GEALT  '/  'Níl Aon Ní  '                             nó A - 'GEALT  '/         'Jack'                      nó A - 'BRÍD ÓG NÍ MHÁILLE  '/  'Chlaon mé mo Cheann  '                             nó
b- 'GEALT?' B -'Jack' B -''Faoiseamh a Gheobhadsa'' B -'Jack' B -'Bímse Buan ar Buairt Gachor  ' B -'TREALL'
Marks 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005
Comment Roinn B Cúrsa Roghnach  
Ceist 1  
Prós Roghnach  
Answer A and B  
A – 35 marks  
B – 20 marks  
70  Prós Roghnach  Prós Roghnach  Prós Roghnach  Prós Roghnach  Prós Roghnach  Prós Roghnach
Marks 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005
Comment Ceist 2  
Filíocht Roghnach  
Answer A and B  
A – 35 marks  
B – 20 marks  
Allocate 60 mins for each  
30  Filíocht Roghnach  Filíocht Roghnach  Filíocht Roghnach  Filíocht Roghnach  Filíocht Roghnach  Filíocht Roghnach

Maths Leaving  Certificate Higher Level
Paper 1 - duration 2 hours 30 minutes (300 marks)
Year 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005
Question 1 Algebra Algebra Algebra Algebra Algebra Algebra
Question 2 Algebra Algebra Algebra Algebra Algebra Algebra
Question 3 Matrices /Complex Numbers Matrices /Complex Numbers Matrices /Complex Numbers Matrices /Complex Numbers Matrices /Complex Numbers Matrices /Complex Numbers
Question 4 Sequences and Series Sequences and Series Sequences and Series Sequences and Series Sequences and Series Sequences and Series
Question 5 Series /Induction/Logs Series /Induction/Logs Series /Induction/Logs Series /Induction/Logs Series /Induction/Logs Series /Induction/Logs
Question 6 Differential Calculus Differential Calculus Differential Calculus Differential Calculus Differential Calculus Differential Calculus
Question 7 Differential Calculus Differential Calculus Differential Calculus Differential Calculus Differential Calculus Differential Calculus
Question 8 Integral Calculus Integral Calculus Integral Calculus Integral Calculus Integral Calculus Integral Calculus
 
Proofs on this paper 1: Factor theorem ,Induction, The Calculus proofs
from first principals
  Given that p is a real number, prove that the equation x2-4px-x+2p=0, has real roots Use De Moivre’s theorem to prove that sin3θ = 3sinθ − 4sin3θ
  Prove that for all real numbers a and b,
a2-ab+b2>=ab
  Use De Moivre’s theorem to find, in polar form, the five roots of the equation z5=1
  Use induction to prove that
2+(2x3)+(2x32)+(2x33)+……...(2x3n-1)=3n-1

where n is a positive integer.
Hence, find ∫sin3θ dθ 
  Differentiate x2 with respect to x from first principles Differentiate x with respect to x, from first principles
 
Paper 2 - duration 2 hours 30 minutes (300 marks)
  2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005
Question 1 The Circle : The Circle : The Circle : The Circle : The Circle : The Circle :
Question 2 Vectors : Vectors : Vectors : Vectors : Vectors : Vectors :
Question 3 The line /Transformations The line /Transformations The line /Transformations The line /Transformations The line /Transformations The line /Transformations
Question 4 Trigonometry Trigonometry Trigonometry Trigonometry Trigonometry Trigonometry
Question 5 Trigonometry Trigonometry Trigonometry Trigonometry Trigonometry Trigonometry
Question 6 Probability /Statistics Probability /Statistics Probability /Statistics Probability /Statistics Probability /Statistics Probability /Statistics
Question 7 Perm, Comb, Prob, Statistics, Difference Equations Perm, Comb, Prob, Statistics, Difference Equations Perm, Comb, Prob, Statistics, Difference Equations Perm, Comb, Prob, Statistics, Difference Equations Perm, Comb, Prob, Statistics, Difference Equations Perm, Comb, Prob, Statistics, Difference Equations
Question 8 Further Calculus And Series Further Calculus And Series Further Calculus And Series Further Calculus And Series Further Calculus And Series Further Calculus And Series
Question 9 Further Probability and Series Further Probability and Series Further Probability and Series Further Probability and Series Further Probability and Series Further Probability and Series
Question 10 Groups Groups Groups Groups Groups Groups
Question 11 Further Geometry Further Geometry Further Geometry Further Geometry Further Geometry Further Geometry

Attempt FIVE questions from Section A and ONE question from Section B.
Years 2010-2003
Question 1 Area and Volume
Question 2 Co-Ordinate Geometry of the Line
Question 3 Co-Ordinate Geometry of the Circle
Question 4 Geometry
Question 5 Trigonometry
Question 6 Probability
Question 7 Statistics
Question 8 Calculus

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