ACE (Assessment, CBA Preparation & Exam Revision) IRISH

Informed by the requirements of the Junior Cycle specification and the latest SEC exam papers, this student-friendly revision book gives you the tools to ACE Higher Level Irish.

Suitable for use alongside any textbook series, ACE Irish is the ideal companion to revise key content, build strong sample responses and gain confidence in your Irish language abilities. It also offers a comprehensive guide on completing the Classroom Based Assessments and the Assessment Task.

What’s inside ACE Irish?

• Createochair method: A skeleton key of flexible notes and reusable phrases that can be adapted across a range of topics, cutting down stress and maximising marks.
• Bua sa Scrúdú: Sample responses modelled on past exam papers and built directly from the createochair notes, showing you how to scaffold and expand your answers effectively.
• Am Stáidéir: Regular revision opportunities to consolidate prior knowledge and instil understanding.
• Am Cleachtaidh: Exam-style practice questions tailored to match the SEC exam papers, with dedicated writing space and noda cabhracha (helpful hints) to guide you through your answers.
• Quick-glance notes and mind maps: Clear, visual tools that simplify revision and highlight key details at a glance.
• Comprehensive literature coverage: Detailed exploration of some of the most popular literature on the prescribed list. Each piece of literature comes with an easy-to-follow summary. Helpful icons and descriptors highlight the key elements, making it easier to adjust your answers to suit any question.
• Full support for CBAs and the Assessment Task: The most comprehensive guides available, with sample assessments, annotated mark breakdowns, reflections and helpful scaffolding phrases.

Students will find that ACE Irish’s streamlined approach helps you at every level to build your Irish skills and makes the Junior Cycle exam far more manageable. By focusing on essential vocabulary that works across many parts of the assessment, you can cut down on unnecessary learning, feel confident in your preparation and be ready to ACE your Higher Level Irish exam.