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would not doing JC Science impact on taking Physics for LC?

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  • 22-09-2017 12:09pm
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    silverharp
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    A parent here, for complicated reasons junior is not taking Science for the JC because he is taking a European syllabus as well and there are timetabling issues, though he will be doing Biology and Chemistry in the other syllabus
    The school are trying to make up the Physics element with voluntary extra classes but would mean he not finishing school until 5:30 1 day a week which he is not keen on, and they may run something again in transition year as a makeup
    On the assumption he didn't do either, would it cause a problem in 5th year if he takes physics. He is strong in maths so any new stuff shouldn't phase him, I just cant remember how much the LC builds on the JC here?

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    spurious
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    Most of the JC Physics is the sort of thing people of my generation had in books of 'Things to do on a rainy day'. He could certainly teach it to himself with a little outside help. Have a look at the exam papers for the sort of thing they ask.

    Not sure if the not wanting to stay in late for something he likes (?) is a good sign.


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    judeboy101
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    No, not having higher level maths will hamper your ability, not junior cert science.


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    Student24601
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    Junior cert physics in science is quite basic and not hard to understand so your son isn't missing out on much. Physics at leaving cert level is a big step up and there may be couple of basic words or concepts that he may not know straight away (refraction ,for example) but they'll be really easy to learn along with the rest of the course so he should be okay.


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    silverharp
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    spurious wrote: »
    Most of the JC Physics is the sort of thing people of my generation had in books of 'Things to do on a rainy day'. He could certainly teach it to himself with a little outside help. Have a look at the exam papers for the sort of thing they ask.

    Not sure if the not wanting to stay in late for something he likes (?) is a good sign.

    so far he isnt the "extra credit" type of kid :D , he seems to like going into secondary but they have long days 8:30-16:00. Ill take a look at the papers thanks

    A belief in gender identity involves a level of faith as there is nothing tangible to prove its existence which, as something divorced from the physical body, is similar to the idea of a soul. - Colette Colfer



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    RealJohn
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    Short answer - no.
    Slightly longer answer - most of junior science is very basic stuff and an intelligent and motivated kid won't have much trouble picking any of it up in 5th year really. It's up to you to make sure the kid is making an effort though.


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