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March 2014

March 2014. Options’ Week 2014. A Curriculum Content Outline for each subject is available @ www. ricecollege.ie under Links (Career Guidance Website) Or www.careersportal.ie. Agenda. Examine importance of choosing the right subjects: Understanding DATS

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March 2014

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  1. March 2014 Options’ Week 2014 A Curriculum Content Outline for each subject is available @ www.ricecollege.ie under Links (Career Guidance Website) Or www.careersportal.ie Breda Whelan Guidance Counsellor 2014

  2. Agenda • Examine importance of choosing the right subjects: • Understanding DATS • Understanding College System • How to choose subjects • All students sat Aptitude Tests Breda Whelan Guidance Counsellor 2014

  3. DATS (differential Appitude Test • Snapshot • Percentile • Links with some subjects Breda Whelan Guidance Counsellor 2014

  4. Help with choosing Subject Choice • Classes with Guidance Counsellor • Subject teacher spoke to students in their class about their subject • Presentation of subjects by Head of each Subject Department • All students sat their DATS Breda Whelan Guidance Counsellor 2014

  5. Consider the following factors when choosing your subjects: • ABILITY - choose subjects in which you are likely to get good grades. • APTITUDES - The Differential Aptitude Tests consist of eight different tests. The results show where your greatest strengths lie. You will cope well with subjects for which you have an aptitude. • INTEREST - Choose subjects that you are genuinely interested in as you are much more likely to study those subjects and do well in them. • CAREER - In addition to the core subjects (Irish, English, Maths) there are other subjects that are essential for some courses and careers. Breda Whelan Guidance Counsellor 2014

  6. National Framework of Qualification Breda Whelan Guidance Counsellor 2014

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  8. 3 Hurdles to Entry to College • Matriculation/entry to College Requirements • Course/Faculty Course Requirements Points Breda Whelan Guidance Counsellor 2014

  9. Matriculation Requirements The Matriculation Requirement is the minimum academic qualification for entry that a Third Level College demands from a student. So, what subjects do I need to be doing for my Leaving Cert before I can apply to X college? Breda Whelan Guidance Counsellor 2014

  10. Colleges that Require a Minimum D3 at Ordinary Level Breda Whelan Guidance Counsellor 2014

  11. All Matriculation Subjects Covered: • Irish • English • Maths • Language(option) • NB colleges will require you to generally have 2HC +4OD for level 8 courses • 5OD for level 6+7 courses • Teaching Colleges and Trinity require 3HC+3OD Breda Whelan Guidance Counsellor 2014

  12. Course Requirements/Subject Requirements • Particular courses may require grades at certain levels, in particular subjects Some examples are: • Primary Teaching requires HC3 in Irish • Medicine in UCC requires HC in chemistry + HC in Physics or Biology • Business in UL requires C3 in Ordinary level maths • Engineering courses (Level 8) need maths HC3 and science subject • www.qualifax.ie/students/uselfultools Breda Whelan Guidance Counsellor 2014

  13. Points • Points are allocated for the six best grades • Grades must be achieved in one sitting of the Leaving Certificate • Entry to a course will be granted to those who have highest points • Colleges do not set the points • The points reflect: the results of the student and the number of places available in the college in that year Breda Whelan Guidance Counsellor 2014

  14. Leaving Cert PointsHons Maths bonus 25 pointsLCVP Distinction 70 points, Merit 50pts ,Pass 30 points Breda Whelan Guidance Counsellor 2014

  15. Qualifax • All students shown how to use Qualifax Minimum Subject Module • Instuctions are on page given • Please ensure your son/daughter has used this search engine before they make their final subject choice • E.G courses that specifically need Biology are: • Genetics in UCC and Human and Health disease inTCD • But 215 courses require science subject! Breda Whelan Guidance Counsellor 2014

  16. Search Requirements: • There is a total of 217 courses that match your search requirements. • Please select one of the options below to view your results. Show me the courses that: • Definitely requires: Subject Chemistry.- Total of 7 courses • May require: Subject Chemistry. - Total of 210 courses • Does not require Subject Chemistry. - Total of 1194 courses Breda Whelan Guidance Counsellor 2014

  17. Subject Choice – 5th Yr • You will take 7 subjects unless you have an exemption from one • You will choose 4 subjects as well as English, Irish and Maths (compulsory ) • Applied Maths and LCVP can be taken as an eighth subject Breda Whelan Guidance Counsellor 2014

  18. 14 Options to choose from: History BUSINESS divided into 3 Geography Accounting Art Business Music Economics French Science divided into 3 German Biology Construction Chemistry DCG( Tech Graph) Physics Breda Whelan Guidance Counsellor 2014

  19. Science Subjects & Foreign Languages A decision to drop all science subjects or foreign languages will have significant implications on the range of courses/careers open to you later on. Breda Whelan Guidance Counsellor 2014

  20. WHY? • If you are considering Medical, Paramedical, Nursing, Science or Engineering courses you should select a laboratory science subject or two for some courses Physics Biology Chemistry Breda Whelan Guidance Counsellor 2014

  21. Do I need a foreign language? • UCC, NUI Galway,UCD, NUI Maynooth,Trinity and the Royal College of Surgeons require a pass (OD3)in a third language for most of their courses. • Entry to the Cadetships in the Defence Forces requires a third Language. • NCAD require a third language or Art Breda Whelan Guidance Counsellor 2014

  22. Exception • Third Language dropped for all science engineering and nursing courses in NUI colleges. • But Not Health Sciences Breda Whelan Guidance Counsellor 2014

  23. The importance of Maths? • A pass in ordinary level maths is essential for entry to the majority of courses. For students who study foundation level maths, there is a growing number of colleges and courses that offer places to students who secure a minimum of a grade A or B in maths at this level. • Whatever you do over the next two years, don’t neglect your studies in this subject. Breda Whelan Guidance Counsellor 2014

  24. Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme • European Language/Vocational Language Module • Correct combination subject • Three Link Modules • Enterprise Education • Preparation for work • Work Wxperience • Written exam 40% • Portfolio 60% Breda Whelan Guidance Counsellor 2014

  25. LCVP • LCVP • Distinction 70 points • Merit 50 points • Pass 30 points • study 2008 82% students used lcvp points Breda Whelan Guidance Counsellor 2014

  26. 8th Subject? • School • LCVP • Applied Maths (50% in school,50% outside) • Factor in time to and from Class • Extra work • Effect on other 7 subjects Breda Whelan Guidance Counsellor 2014

  27. Careersportal Reach Programme a must!! 2/3year programme • careersportal.ie • Cao.ie • Qualifax.ie • Ncca.ie • Gotocollege.ie • Scoilnet.ie Breda Whelan Guidance Counsellor 2014

  28. Making a Wise Choice • What subject am I most interested in? • What subject am I likely to be best at? • What subjects will I need? • Balanced choice of subjects Breda Whelan Guidance Counsellor 2014

  29. Entry Requirements Entry requirements for Third Level courses vary from course to course so you must refer to the relevant literature or information given on the website.www.qualifax.iewww.cao.ie for a full list of points Breda Whelan Guidance Counsellor 2014

  30. Important Points Remember that the Leaving Certificate requires a great amount of hard work over two years. It is easier to work hard if you have chosen, in so far as possible, subjects you like. It is easier to be motivated if you have a sense of purpose, a clear (SMART) goal in your sight, a particular career area, etc. A good level of education can only improve a students chances. Everyone has ability, but they must use it fully. Breda Whelan Guidance Counsellor 2014

  31. Note the following • Numbers for particular classes may be limited • In so far as possible students will be given their subject choice • It is very important when choosing the subjects to put them in preference order. • You must choose four choice subjects. • NB In Rice ask each year group what subjects they want and try our best to accommodate each student. • Our interest to have a happy student ,parent +teacher!!!! Breda Whelan Guidance Counsellor 2014

  32. An finally… Do not give up subjects you love! Breda Whelan Guidance Counsellor 2014

  33. The Leaving Cert is like a cake: Bake it in 5th Year, Ice it in 6th Year! Breda Whelan Guidance Counsellor 2014

  34. Breda Whelan, Guidance Counsellor Questions A Curriculum Content Outline for each subject is available www.ricecollege.ie under Links (Career Guidance Website) Or by www.careersportal.ie Breda Whelan Guidance Counsellor 2014

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