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Junior Cycle - Subjects

Read our expert guides below on different subjects and what to expect in the exam.
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A guide to Junior Cycle exam papers

In this expert guide we cover the core subjects in the Junior Cycle exam, along with useful resources to help students understand what to expect from these exam papers as well as how to revise for each of these subjects.

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Junior Cycle exam papers: English

In this expert guide we take a look at the Junior Cycle English exam as well as the different levels related to students' learning throughout the second and third years of their Junior Cycle programme.

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Junior Cycle exam papers: Geography

In this article, we'll outline what to expect from the Junior Cycle Geography exam, share some tips for how students can prepare for it and highlight some helpful learning resources to support Geography revision.

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Junior Cycle exam papers: History

View our guide on the Junior Cycle History examination with expert advice on what the examination includes, along with tips for revising this subject to help you achieve top marks.

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Junior Cycle exam papers: Irish

In this guide we discuss what the final exam for Junior Cycle Irish involves, what students can expect on this paper and how to effectively revise for this subject.

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Junior Cycle exam papers: Mathematics

Mathematics is one of the core subjects all Junior Cycle students have to sit—find out what the final examination for this subject involves and how to prepare for this paper.

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Junior Cycle exam papers: Science

View our expert guide for tips on how to revise for Junior Cycle Science exams as well as useful resources to help with your revision.

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Junior Cycle exam papers: Religious Education

View our expert guide for tips on how to revise for Junior Cycle Religious Education exams as well as useful resources to help with your revision.

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Junior Cycle exam papers: Music

View our guides for useful tips on how to revise for Junior Cycle Music exams as well as resources to assist with your revision.

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Junior Cycle exam papers: Modern Foreign Languages

In this guide we discuss what the Junior Cycle Modern Foreign Language exams involve, what students can expect on this paper and how to effectively revise for this subject.