Year 9 Revision Booklet 2018 - Exam Week W/C January 15th 2018
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Year 9 Revision
Booklet 2018
Exam Week
th
W/C January 15 2018
Year 9 Exams Revision Lists
The Year 9 Exams will take place in the week commencing 15 th January 2018 and an exam
timetable will be provided when we come back to school in January. The exam revision lists
below have been provided to give you the chance to get on top of your revision, during the
holidays.
REVISION TIPS
Make a 'revision timetable' so you and your family know when you are revising and what
you are revising.
Create summary notes and anything simple that helps your memory – as short notes,
drawings, sayings and even songs.
Get help. Ask friends and family to test you.
Make sure you follow the revision lists that your teachers give you – as teachers will know
better than anyone what will be in tests and exams!
Record yourself reading notes on your phone and occasionally listen to them instead of
reading.
Chunk your revision – don’t try to do it all at once and take a 5 or 10 minute break every 30
minutes and do some stretching exercises, go for a short walk or make yourself a drink.
Make sure you get a good 8 hours of sleep each night.
Eat well. Good brain foods? Wholegrain foods (cereals, wheat bran, wheatgerm and whole
wheat pasta). Blueberries. Blackcurrants. Broccoli. Tomatoes. Oily fish. Nuts.
Don't panic if you feel a bit nervy. A certain amount of nervousness actually helps you
perform to the best of your ability, producing a rush of adrenaline that helps you to feel
alert and focused.
Think positive – you might just surprise yourself.
Don’t get overwhelmed - Be micro-ambitious and work on whatever is in front of you at
the time.
Get to school on time – you don’t want to enter an exam in a state of panic.
Equipment – make sure that you have all the right equipment need for that exam and make
sure that you have at least two BLACK pens.Mathematics Make sure that you have all the Maths equipment that you will need: Pen, Ruler, Compass, Protractor, Pencil, Rubber, Calculator and that you know how to use them correctly. The revision lists are below, with clip numbers for most of the topics on mathswatch. Use the right list for your class to prepare for the exam, which will include questions from topics covered in the learning plans produced for Autumn Term 1 and 2 this Year. To log into mathswatch, use the following website vle.mathswatch.com If your name is David Wheater you would use…. Username: 15wheaterd@st-josephs.bolton Password: pupil1 Once logged on, click on the videos tab in the top right corner Before typing in the clip number in the search space, make sure the tab Mathswatch GCSE has been selected.
(Maths continued)
Revision list for Foundation Tier, Sets 3 and 4
TOPIC CLIP NUMBER (mw)
ORDER INTEGERS 2
ORDER DECIMALS 3, 5
ADD/SUBTRACT INTEGERS (Incl. negatives) 68
X AND ÷ BY POWERS OF 10
X AND ÷ WITH NEGATIVE NUMBERS 68
BIDMAS 75
ROUND TO POWERS OF 10 31
PLACE VALUE 1,92
4 OPERATIONS WITH DECIMALS 17-20, 66, 67
ROUND TO DECIMAL PLACES 32
ROUND TO SIGNIFICANT FIGURES 90
ESTIMATIONS 91
INDEX NOTATION, SQUARES, CUBES, ROOTS 29, 82
CALCULATIONS IN INDEX FORM 131
INDEX NOTATION FOR POWERS OF 10 131
FACTORS, MULTIPLES, PRIMES 28
HCF and LCM 79, 80
HCF and LCM with Venn Diagrams 127
PRIME FACTOR DECOMPOSITION 78
EXPRESSION/EQUATION/FORMULA/IDENTITY 7
USE SYMBOLS AND NOTATION CORRECTLY 7
WRITE AN EXPRESSION
COLLECT LIKE TERMS 33
SIMPLIFY TERMS AFTER MULTIPLYING 34
SIMPLIFY TERMS AFTER DIVIDING 35
INDEX NOTATION IN ALGEBRA
EXPAND A SINGLE BRACKET 93
EXPAND BRACKETS AND SIMPLIFY 93
FACTORISE INTO A SINGLE BRACKET 94
SUBSTITUTION 95
FORMULAE (Derive and substitute) 137(Maths continued)
Revision list for Higher Tier, Sets 1 and 2
TOPIC CLIP NUMBER (mw)
ADD/SUBTRACT (Incl. negatives) 17, 18, 68
SHORT AND LONG X 19
SHORT AND LONG ÷ 20
X AND ÷ WITH DECIMALS 66, 67
USE ONE CALCULATION TO FIND VALUE OF
92
ANOTHER
ROUND TO DECIMAL PLACES 32
ROUND TO SIGNIFICANT FIGURES 90
ESTIMATIONS 91
INDEX NOTATION, SQUARES, CUBES, ROOTS 29, 82
CALCULATIONS IN INDEX FORM 131
NEGATIVE INDICES 76, 154
FRACTIONAL INDICES 188
BIDMAS 75
USING A CALCULATOR 77
FACTORS, MULTIPLES, PRIMES 28
HCF and LCM 79, 80
HCF and LCM with Venn Diagrams 127
PRIME FACTOR DECOMPOSITION 78
STANDARD FORM 83
SURDS 207a
EXPRESSION/EQUATION/FORMULA/IDENTITY 7
USE SYMBOLS AND NOTATION CORRECTLY 7
WRITE AN EXPRESSION
COLLECT LIKE TERMS 33
SIMPLIFY TERMS AFTER MULTIPLCATION AND
34, 35
DIVISION
FACTORISE AND EXPAND SINGLE AND DOUBLE
93, 94, 134, 157, 158
BRACKETS
SOLVE LINEAR EQUATIONS 135
FORMING FORMULAE AND EQUATIONS 137
SUBSTITUTION 95
REARRANGING FORMULAE 136
SEQUENCES 37, 102-104English
You will complete a reading and a writing exam for English.
The reading paper will test how well you analyse a piece of writing by explaining what a
writer is trying to say and how they are saying it. You will need to include lines from the text
and explain what the writer meant. Better responses might explain the effect on the
reader, give alternative interpretation and zoom into individual words.
The writing paper will test how well you can write. It will focus on key literacy skills such as
using correct punctuation and spelling. You will also be tested on how well you can craft an
interesting and entertaining piece of writing by using a wide variety of sentences as well as
similes, metaphors, personification and writing techniques.
Religious Studies
Abortion – what it is, the law and arguments for and against (including the Catholic
Christian views supported by Church teachings/scripture).
Euthanasia – what it is, the law and arguments for and against (including the Catholic
Christian views supported by Church teachings/scripture)
Illegal in UK, some countries allows (e.g. Switzerland).
Genetic engineering – what it is, the law and arguments for and against (including the Catholic
Christian views supported by Church teachings/scripture)
Transplant surgery/organ donation – what is it, the law and arguments for and against (including
Catholic Christian views supported by Church teachings/Bible scripture)
Evil and suffering – types and examples and why it is a problem for people who believe in God.
Different styles of questions in your exam are worth different marks.
A question = outline three….. You must give three examples or beliefs or ideas. (3 Marks)
B question = Describe two…. You must explain two beliefs or ideas etc. You should write two
paragraphs using the PEE method. (4 Marks)
C question = Explain two…. You need to include reference to a source of wisdom or authority in
this answer (e.g. Bible teachings, church teachings etc.)
Again you should write two paragraphs using the PEE method. (5 marks)
D question = Evaluate the statement. You must read the statement and explain arguments for
and against and/or give different points of view on the topic. You should then reach a reasoned
and justified conclusion.
You should do a brief introduction, do two PEEL paragraphs and then a conclusion. (12 Marks + 3
SPAG)
The most effective revision is active.
Use your classbooks to make your own notes, mind-
maps etc. Google Mr MacMillan Revise for videos on
MFL abortion and euthanasia.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77gpTOCdQ00
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNQ1DStjGVg
There are also notes on BBC Bitesize in the religious
Science studies section which may be useful.
(3x 20 minute papers)
and dark areas. https://www.bbc.co.uk/education/topics/z9khfrd
https://www.bbc.co.uk/education/guides/zhmhgk7/re
visionBIOLOGY
Genetics & natural selection
how genetic information is passed from parents to offspring
continuous & discontinuous variation
how the model for DNA was developed
how natural selection happens
extinction
why biodiversity is important, and how we can use gene banks
CHEMISTRY
Metals & other materials
properties of metals & non-metals
reactions of acids with metals
the reactivity series
how we can extract metals
writing word & symbol equations
balancing symbol equations
ceramics, polymers and composite materials – and their properties
PHYSICS
Space science
using the formula for calculating weight, and using correct units
the factors that affect the strength of gravity
stars
understanding what a light year is and why they are used
describing and explaining seasons
- Use BBC Bitesize (KS3) for revision
- Or, perhaps buy a CGP KS3 revision guide or workbook
- Revise actively – make a mindmap or cue-cards, and answer questions (rather
than just reading over topics)MFL
The French and Spanish exams will be based on the vocabulary and grammar skills outlined
in the attached links:-
For Spanish:-
https://www.activeteachonline.com/default/player/download/id/247382/external/0
OR https://www.activeteachonline.com/view and enter the code:U7BWuAu1
For French:-
https://www.activeteachonline.com/default/player/download/id/221510/external/0
OR
https://www.activeteachonline.com/view and enter the code: rFI2drHh
History
1. Learn the MAIN causes of World War One - Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism,
Nationalism.
2. Learn the work on ‘Life in the trenches’ and be clear on how the soldiers suffered.
3. Learn the work on General Haig – the facts on Haig as a good commander and the
facts on Haig as the Butcher of the Somme.
Go onto epraise to find revision materials to help you to revise each topic.
Geography
The first part of your Geography exam will consist of a number of GCSE-style questions
relating to data that you are given on the exam paper – you cannot revise specifically for this
section, but you will go over some exam techniques in lessons beforehand.
The second part of your exam will be an essay question about China's population
distribution/density - you can revise for this section.
Art
Pupils should practice their observational drawing skills using a pencil only. This means that
they should look at an object and try to draw it accurately and include shading to show light.
ICT
You will complete a written exam in ICT. This will be on general topics of ICT that you have
come across either in lessons or in your general experience of using ICT devices. Revising the
following topics is advised to gain a more detailed understanding for your exam:-Specifications of personal computers Health risks associated with working on computers Peripherals and memory storage Connecting to the Internet Keeping information secure Cloud and Local Storage Searching for Information on the internet Wi-Fi Security GPS Cookies Blogging RSS Feeds Revision Tip – Use the following websites for revision BBC Bitesize Teach-ict.com
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