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anybody have one special subject that above all else what an A1 in?

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    #32
    cautioner
    Closed Accounts Posts: 862 ✭✭✭cautioner


    ^My Chem class is full of smart people and most of us are getting grinds cos we don't understand half of it :rolleyes:

    I'd love an A1 in Music, because I didn't do it for JC and all of those who did thought I wouldn't be able do it for LC... I'm alternating between best/second best in the class now :D

    Also English, because my brother got an A1 in HL and was unacceptably smug about it.


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    #33
    K4t
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,362 ✭✭✭K4t


    -JammyDodger- wrote: »
    Have to get an A1 in Chemistry, it's such a ridiculously easy subject!
    I think 90% of the Chemistry class in my school failed their Christmas test in 5th year. Meant to be a very tough subject and my friend who's aiming for 550pts is getting grinds in it. Explain yourself Jammy Dodger!


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    #34
    [Deleted User]
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    K4t wrote: »
    I think 90% of the Chemistry class in my school failed their Christmas test in 5th year. Meant to be a very tough subject and my friend who's aiming for 550pts is getting grinds in it. Explain yourself Jammy Dodger!

    Well I guess the fact that I'm repeating may help, as it's my third year of chemistry now! But I personally just find it ridiculously easy! I think its easy because it's just rote learning with a bit of vague understanding thrown in here and there. I myself find it easy because I've had an interest in physics/chemistry from a young age so I was familiar with a fair amount of the course before hand.

    It has the reputation of being a very hard subject, I just don't see why! They're are harder subjects out there!


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    #35
    smndly
    Registered Users Posts: 221 ✭✭smndly


    -JammyDodger- wrote: »
    Well I guess the fact that I'm repeating may help, as it's my third year of chemistry now! But I personally just find it ridiculously easy! I think its easy because it's just rote learning with a bit of vague understanding thrown in here and there. I myself find it easy because I've had an interest in physics/chemistry from a young age so I was familiar with a fair amount of the course before hand.

    It has the reputation of being a very hard subject, I just don't see why! They're are harder subjects out there!

    Yeah i'm in the same position. I'm a repeating as well and the sciences are definitely my strong point. I was half a percent away from an A1 last year so fingers crossed for my rechecks tomorrow at 12.00!!!

    Biology and Physics are my A1 subjects :D


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    #36
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    smndly wrote: »
    Yeah i'm in the same position. I'm a repeating as well and the sciences are definitely my strong point. I was half a percent away from an A1 last year so fingers crossed for my rechecks tomorrow at 12.00!!!

    Biology and Physics are my A1 subjects :D

    Yah same here, the science subjects seem so much easier second time around! Goodluck with your rechecks anyway!


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    #37
    johnk123
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    Well im aiming for A1's in Physics and applied maths, and OL irish of course. I think i can hopefully get an A2 in maths HL but the A1 is pushing it as i nearly always mess up something stupid along the way!

    At the start of 5th yr i was hoping for an A1 in accounting, but after the year, i'll take a B1 as i think this years paper will be a bitch.

    German and english B's though.


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    #38
    damienricefan
    Registered Users Posts: 165 ✭✭damienricefan


    My goodness chemistry is soo easy! Look at the course size! Look at the choice! Look at how if you learn your experiments perfectly then you have a third of your paper done!!!

    AHHH If I get lower than B1 then i'll take it back but i'm going for the A1!

    Biology however is so vast and intricate and is impossible to dilute!!!

    :D


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    #39
    boobookitty
    Closed Accounts Posts: 232 ✭✭boobookitty


    A1 - History
    A1 - Biology
    A1 - Maths.(O)

    Is what I'm going for. Pure rote learning.


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    #40
    Mr Maroon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 443 ✭✭Mr Maroon


    Economics. I won't get it in anything else... or in economics but it's my best shot


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    #41
    -ME-
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    I would love an A1 in History and French, unlikely but it'd be lovely.


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    #42
    Fresh Breeze
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    Hang in there -ME-, if you work hard enough, you deserve the A.

    Something I learned last year, in History, more paragraphs = more marks. I was only doing 7 paragraphs per essay meaning these 7 paragraphs had to be PERFECT paragraphs (needed 10marks +)On the day, I decided to make many more paragraphs. I ended up with almost 12 paragraphs per essay last year getting 5-6marks in each. 12 x 5 = 60 marks, and I got like 35+ each = (95+/100)A1 essays.

    However, Topic 3 was a nuisance so I had no idea what to write. I ended up with a B2. :(

    So I need an A1 in History.

    French, I'd LOVE an A1. However I suck at the tape. I lost my CD from last year, have to get it from my friends. Only advice I have is try and get a lot of general phrases with nice grammar and idioms so you'll be covered on a lot of topics. For example, something like

    "_____ is a big problem today and it is getting worse by the day"
    "In Ireland, the youth is affected by _____ and it affects society greatly"

    So it can cover so many things; technology, obesity, drugs, alcohol, pollution.

    Anyways, I want an A1 in History, Biology, Business (or at least B1)


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    #43
    molly_dolly
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13 ✭molly_dolly


    Next August, I will definately cry if I don't get A1's in the sciences..


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    #44
    hopeful_girl
    Closed Accounts Posts: 95 ✭✭hopeful_girl


    i would LOVE an A1 in ART


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    #45
    [Deleted User]
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    a1 applied maths, maths, physics and accounting
    bs in english and construction

    loads of pressure on me for maths and applied maths as everyone thinks i have some unnaturally good talent for them including my teacher


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    #46
    haloauto
    Closed Accounts Posts: 90 ✭✭haloauto


    Biology for me. I got 94% in the mocks so would like the A1 again. I doubt I'll get it though.....a B3 would do me.
    Geography too, but again B3 is what I need.


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    #47
    galway.gaa
    Closed Accounts Posts: 145 ✭✭galway.gaa


    DCG - A1
    Accounting - A1 (unless they throw up somethin crazy like a cash flow or suspense)
    Chemistry - A2
    Maths - B1
    Geography - B2
    English - B3

    I know its just subjects i want an a1 but i just thought id put them all down since i havnt done this yet and see how many points i might get -520. i take it. itll get me my course:D good times


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    #48
    SarcasticFairy
    Registered Users Posts: 1,345 ✭✭✭SarcasticFairy


    I really, really want an A1 in Biology.

    Also, I reckon my Geography teacher would actually kill me if I don't get some kind of A.


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    #49
    K4t
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,362 ✭✭✭K4t


    Economics - I just have to get an A1 in it. Love the subject, you've got to look past LC economics to really appreciate it though, it can turn you off the subject :D


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    #50
    Jam-Fly
    Registered Users Posts: 549 ✭✭✭Jam-Fly


    God, an A1 in Honours Maths would be soooooooo good


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    #51
    Fringe
    Registered Users Posts: 1,082 ✭✭✭Fringe


    Maths! I really want an A1 in Maths.


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    #52
    dermo1990
    Registered Users Posts: 215 ✭✭dermo1990


    Hoping for an A1 in Accounting, Economics, Maths (hl), physics and probably an A2 in applied maths or something around that grade.


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    #53
    phic
    Registered Users Posts: 342 ✭✭phic


    Economics,seeming fairly possible, with 6 days to cram, and English. Got an A1 in English in the mocks so pressures on to keep that up...sigh.


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    #54
    almostnever
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,768 ✭✭✭almostnever


    -JammyDodger- wrote: »
    Well I guess the fact that I'm repeating may help, as it's my third year of chemistry now! But I personally just find it ridiculously easy! I think its easy because it's just rote learning with a bit of vague understanding thrown in here and there. I myself find it easy because I've had an interest in physics/chemistry from a young age so I was familiar with a fair amount of the course before hand.

    It has the reputation of being a very hard subject, I just don't see why! They're are harder subjects out there!

    Totally agree. I think physics is more difficult and I find it quite easy.

    I really want As in Chemistry,Economics and English,Bs in French,Physics and Irish and a C in maths.


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    #55
    errlloyd
    Registered Users Posts: 12,612 ✭✭✭✭errlloyd


    I want an A1 in religion more than anything, cause I only took it up in February and everyone in the class say how hard it is.

    RE - A1
    Classics - A1
    English - A1
    History - A1
    Physics - B2
    DCG - B3

    Tot = 555....

    I can only drop one of those A1s if I want my course :(

    Unless I get special dispensation.


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    #56
    Richyj_0
    Closed Accounts Posts: 47 ✭Richyj_0


    Engineering...Because I think its the one subject that I can actually achieve an A1 in..just means lots of cramming on Wednesday night. Fun times!:o


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    #57
    bythewoods
    Registered Users Posts: 2,361 ✭✭✭bythewoods


    I would love an A1 in Higher maths.
    I got it on the Paper 1 last year. Bit'a Paper 2 dragged me way down though.
    Pretty damn sure I won't get it this year though.

    Also, going for an A1 in Irish & English.

    And Biology & Geography. I'm fairlyyyyyy confident there, seeing as I got A1s in them last year.

    I'm probably going to get a terrible French result though, And a B1/ A2 in Chemistry will do me.

    That's the plan.. sort of.


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    #58
    GERMAN ROCKS
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    id love one in german and irish


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    #59
    tootyflutty
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    A1 in Music!! :D
    and hopefully a (preferably high) B in Biology and Art :P
    the rest if I get C's I'd be delighted.


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    #60
    p1akuw47h5r3it
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    Fad wrote: »
    Biology for one anyway, Chemistry too I think.

    I want an A1 in OL maths but as long as i get at least a C3 it doesnt really matter.

    Yup me too. I'd like a high grade but anything above a C3 will suit me fine.

    I'd like an A in Bus but it will depend on the ppr tbh


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    #61
    Des23
    Closed Accounts Posts: 287 ✭✭Des23


    I'd love A1s in maths and applied maths, I got them in the pres but I just kind of had one of those 'Divine intervention' moments when everything clicked.... we'll just have to wait and see.

    Also a B1 in english would be beautiful!:D


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