Year 9Revision Guide

Examination Period: 27 April – 1 May 2020

PREPARE – PRACTISE - PERFORM

PREPARE

Get yourself ready to revise for the exams by following these 8 simple steps.

1. Prepare a space for you to revise comfortably. Ideally this is a quiet, light, comfortable place away from the TV and other distractions. Keep this space free of clutter.

2. Read through your revision guide. Is there any area that you are unsure of? Ask a teacher for guidance if you are unsure of a topic or what is required of you for the exam.

3. Break the subject down into topics and make a 'revision timetable'. Stick a copy of your timetable to the fridge to let your family know when you are revising.

4. Make sure you build 5 or 10 minute breaks each hour into your revision for you to do some stretching exercises, go for a short walk or make yourself a drink.

5. Allow yourself some fun-time each day to relax...and make sure you get a good 8 hours of sleep each night.

6. Eat well. Good brain foods? Wholegrain foods (cereals, wheat bran, wheatgerm and whole wheat pasta). Blueberries. Blackcurrants. Broccoli. Tomatoes. Oily fish. Nuts.

7. 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.

8. Think positive – it's seriously not the end of the world if you do not do well. However, make sure that you use any feedback to help you improve in the future.

PRACTISE

Top tip No.1 - Set yourself SMART targets

Don’t make revision a horrible experience, set yourself SMART targets. SMART targets are specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time-related. For example, a SMART goal for an English literature revision session might be: ‘By the end of this session, I will have memorised the main reasons why the Munich Putsch happened’.

Tick off your goals on your revision guide or timetable as you achieve them. Achieving objectives like this will help you feel good about your revision and boost your confidence.

Top tip No.2 - Revise actively

Exercise your mind. Simply re-reading your notes is a very ineffective way to revise. Scientific studies show that you will retain less than 10% of what you read, unless you also do something active to boost your brain power.

Re-writing or condensing (simplifying and shortening) your notes, creating posters and mind maps or discussing a topic with friends will help you remember what you’ve studied far more successfully than reading alone. Try out some of the following suggestions for active revision.

CREATE KEY WORD LISTS

Go back through your exercise book and highlight key words. Make a lists of the key words and their meaning, check them against the glossary. This can be a great way to test what you’ve learnt about a particular topic.

For example, after a session revising Earthquakes, you could try to list its causes and effects as simply as possible eg by writing your case studies on a post card. You can then use the list again, giving it to a friend or family member so they can see whether you remember your key words and terms - and whether you’re able to fully explain them.

PUT UP POST-IT NOTES

Using post-it notes can be a fun and powerful way to work on remembering important ideas, facts and definitions. Write single words on brightly coloured post-its and stick them up around the house, placing them on everyday objects such as the kettle, the fridge door... Even the top of the toilet!

Then, next time you come to use that object, remind yourself of what the word means - whether it’s ‘tectonic plate’, ‘putsch’ or ‘omnipotent’.

If you can’t remember what your post-it note means, look it up before you make that cup of tea, raid the fridge or use the bathroom.

TRY FLASH CARDS

Creating flash cards is a great way to condense your notes and revise key topics - and they can also be handy to use with family and friends.

Lined, rectangular note cards are available from most stationers, and can be filled with key word lists, important questions and answers and bullet-point explanations of concepts. They can then be passed to willing testers who can check how much you remember!

USE COLOUR AND IMAGES

There’s no rule that says revision always has to mean writing!

Creating colourful A3 posters and drawing bright mind maps can be just as helpful as producing reams of text. Using bright stationery and colour-coding notes according to topic can also help to tackle the boredom you might feel with working in only black and white.

Link together themes on a branch of a mind map, use single words, colour and images to aid as prompts. You should be able to add the detail as you explain the links to another person or when testing yourself.

ENGLISH

Students will be sitting a GCSE English Language Paper 1.

This paper will have 2 sections: ‘Reading’ and ’Writing’.

Section A: Reading. (60 mins)

What do I have to do?

read unseen texts answer comprehension questions Comment on how language is used for effect Comment on how the writer uses structure to interest the reader Respond to a statement about the extract and evaluate whether you agree/disagree

Points to remember –

this section is testing your ability to read for meaning although your writing is not assessed it is important to write clearly you need to back up points you make about language and structure with quotations Comment on the effect on the reader

When analyzing language of a text, refer to:

Sensory adjectives Emotive language – negative and positive Similes / metaphors/personification Alliteration/sibilance Repetition of word or phrases Semantic fields Creation of mood e.g. pathetic fallacy

When analyzing structure of a text, refer to: Beginning Middle End Use of tension and suspense through sentences How the focus changes How the structure affects the reader emotions

When evaluating a text:

Give your opinion about whether you agree/disagree Use evidence to support your opinions

Comment on the language and structure used by the writer Consider how the reader feels

Section B: Writing (45mins)

What do I have to do?

Choose one of the tasks which may be:a) Descriptionb) Narrative (story writing)

Content and Organization –

You need to remember to:

use sensory adjectives use figurative language (similes/metaphors/personification etc.) use interesting vocabulary write in a full range of sentences use paragraphs to organize ideas change focus regularly to interest the reader

Create a plan for 5-10 mins

Write slowly and proof read your writing at the end of the exam

Technical accuracy

check spellings and revise more complex vocabulary write in a full range of sentences write in full sentences use paragraphs to organize ideas Vary punctuation e.g.: ; , ! ? “ ” – () how to use a range of punctuation to improve sentence meaning

MATHEMATICS

The mathematics exam will consist of two papers, one with a calculator and one without. The difficulty of the papers will depend on the set you are in. The grades you can achieve and the topics that will appear in each pair of tests can be seen below.

Set 1 and Set 2 Grades 3-6

Money problems Factors, multiples, primes Pythagoras theorem

Fraction, Decimal, % Volume Metric units

Averages from a list and from a table nth term formula Probability

Substitution into a formula Solve equations Circle Theorem

Transformations Frequency polygon Ratio

Compare two distributions Change the subject of a formula Area

Indices and rules of indices Standard form numbers Angle facts

Expanding Brackets and factorising Rounding, bounds and estimation Inequalities

Simultaneous equations Trigonometry

Set 3 and Set 4 Grades 1-5

Place value Bar charts Proportion

Averages from a list and from a table Pythagoras theorem Angle facts

Fraction, Decimal, % Transformations Metric units

Factors, multiples, primes, squares nth term formula Using a calculator

Substitution into a formula Scattergraphs Area

Solve equations up to 5y + 13 = 7y – 5 Estimation Circles

Speed Time Graphs Ratio Probability

Coingruent shapes Expand and factorise Money problems

Set 5 and Set 6 Grades 1-5

Place value Bar charts Proportion

Averages Patterns Angle facts

Fraction, Decimal, % Substitution into a formula Metric units

Factors, multiples, primes, squares nth term formula Money problems

Simplify expressions Scattergraphs Area and perimeter

Solve equations up to 5y + 4 = 39 Estimation Conversion graphs

SCIENCE

GCSE: AQA Science.All of Year 9 will be taking one 45 minute paper that assesses sections of all three GCSE Sciences. The focus will be on how well students can process information and work scientifically with variables within questions.

All students in Year 9 have access to an electronic text book that outlines the skills that will be tested. Science support is also available in room 15 every lunchtime from 1.15-1.45.

The text book can be found at www.kerboodle.com

Log in details:

Username: eg jsmith (lower case, first initial and surname)

Password: eg jsmith (lower case, first initial and surname) YOU WILL BE ASKED TO CHANGE THIS.

Institution code: lus2 (lower case)

On the Home Page click on the ‘AQA GCSE Sciences 9-1’. On the top tabs click on ‘digital book’ In the ‘Biology for GCSE combined Science’ revise:

Unit B1 Cell structure and transport pages 4-23. In the ‘Chemistry for GCSE combined Science’ revise:

Unit C1 Atomic structure pages 4-19. In the ‘Physics for GCSE combined Science’ revise:

Unit P2 Energy transfer by heating pages 24-29 and Working Scientifically pages 199-205.

Set 5 and Set 6 Grades 1-5

Place value Bar charts Proportion

Averages Patterns Angle facts

Fraction, Decimal, % Substitution into a formula Metric units

Factors, multiples, primes, squares nth term formula Money problems

Simplify expressions Scattergraphs Area and perimeter

Solve equations up to 5y + 4 = 39 Estimation Conversion graphs

Printed copies will be available on request.

FRENCH

Students will take Foundation GCSE paper in both Listening and Reading. This will test your ability to apply your French knowledge in different contexts.

Your teacher will provide you with a link to a vocabulary list on quizlet. If you learn these words, you are likely to be successful.

Go to www.quizlet.com – this is a free website. You can create your own log on details.

Search for BurgateMFL

Look for year 9 French – you will find lots of vocabulary lists there, including the one for the exam.

SPANISH

Students will take Foundation GCSE paper in both Listening and Reading. This will test your ability to apply your Spanish knowledge in different contexts.

Your teacher will provide you with a link to a vocabulary list on quizlet. If you learn these words, you are likely to be successful.

Go to www.quizlet.com – this is a free website. You can create your own log on details.

Search for BurgateMFL

Look for year 9 Spanish – you will find lots of vocabulary lists there, including the one for the exam.

GEOGRAPHY

The exam is on Natural hazards and processes

You will need to revise everything that you have done since October half term, this includes;

Natural hazards

Definition of a natural hazard. Types of natural hazard. Factors affecting hazard risk.

Tectonic hazards

Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions are the result of physical processes. Plate tectonics theory including location of tectonic hazards Plate boundaries Case studies to show how the effects and responses to a tectonic hazard vary

between two areas of contrasting levels of wealth. Reasons why people continue to live in areas at risk from a tectonic hazard. How monitoring, prediction, protection and planning can reduce the risks from a

tectonic hazard.

Weather hazards

Global atmospheric circulation. Tropical storms (hurricanes, cyclones, typhoons) develop as a result of particular

physical conditions. Causes of tropical storms and the sequence of their formation and development. The structure and features of a tropical storm. How climate change might affect the distribution, frequency and intensity of tropical

storms. Case study of a tropical storm to show effects and responses. How monitoring, prediction, protection and planning can reduce the effects of

tropical storms. An overview of types of weather hazard experienced in the UK. Extreme weather events in the UK have impacts on human activity. An example of a recent extreme weather event in the UK to illustrate: The causes,

impacts and how management strategies can reduce risk. Evidence that weather is becoming more extreme in the UK.

Climate change

Evidence for climate change from the beginning of the Quaternary period to the present day.

Possible causes of climate change: natural factors and human factors. Overview of the effects of climate change on people and the environment. How can climate change be managed?

HISTORY

Topic to revise: Munich Putsch, November 1923

Duration of exam: 30 minutes Statistics

Places

Individuals

Key dates

Events

Make your exam response SPIKE!!

As part of your revision you should also revise how to answer the interpretation style questions. Use the advice from this revision guide to help you.

RS (Philosophy & Ethics)

You will have one exam that is 1 hour long. You will have to answer two questions on the topics we have covered fully this year; they will, as normal, be five sub-questions for each question:

Question 1: (1 mark) Multiple choice, definition question

Statistics

Places

Individuals

Key dates

Events

Question 2: (2 marks) State twoQuestion 3: (4 marks) Explain twoQuestion 4: (5 marks) Explain two, using religious teachingsQuestion 5: (12 marks) Evaluate a statement.

You should be able to explain the following ideas, not just list them.

Christianity

Key beliefs The nature of God: God as omnipotent, loving and just, and the problem of evil and suffering The oneness of God and the Trinity: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Different Christian beliefs about creation including the role of Word and Spirit (John

1:1–3 and Genesis 1:1–3). Different Christian beliefs about the afterlife and their importance, including:

resurrection and life after death; judgement, heaven and hell.

Jesus Christ and salvation Beliefs and teachings about: The incarnation and Jesus as the Son of God The crucifixion, resurrection and ascension Sin, including original sin The means of salvation, including law, grace and Spirit The role of Christ in salvation including the idea of atonement.

Human Rights and Social Justice

Human rights Prejudice and discrimination in religion and belief, including the status and

treatment within religion of women and homosexuals. Issues of equality, freedom of religion and belief including freedom of religious

expression. Human rights and the responsibilities that come with rights, including the

responsibility to respect The rights of others. Social justice. Racial prejudice and discrimination. Ethical arguments related to racial discrimination (including positive discrimination),

including those based on the ideals of equality and justice.

Wealth and poverty Wealth, including:

o the right attitude to wealtho the uses of wealth.

The responsibilities of wealth, including the duty to tackle poverty and its causes. Exploitation of the poor including issues relating to:

o fair payo excessive interest on loanso people-trafficking.

The responsibilities of those living in poverty to help themselves

Specification: https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/business/specifications/AQA-8132-SP-2017.PDF

Content covered in Year 9 that will feature in the examination:

BUSINESS

Revision & Materials:

Students have notes in their business folders.

Revision & Materials:

Students have notes in their business folders. They have revision guides They may attend Period 6 Business sessions in Room 26 on Wednesdays (not compulsory and

usually reserved for specific issues to cover) Students have been issued notes and literacy mats with advice on good exam technique and

how to write effective answers.

Past Papers:

Past papers do not yet exist so students have been issued with sample papers in their Business revision packs. Sample questions and questions from the old specification will be used throughout the year in class time.

A selection of specimen papers and commentary are available on the AQA website here: https://www.aqa.org.uk/exams-administration/exams-guidance/find-past-papers-and-mark-schemes

Useful Web sites

Exam board and Specification: www.aqa.org.uk

BBC Bite size business revision: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/business/

Tutor-2-U GCSE Revision Notes: http://tutor2u.net/revision_notes_business_gcse.htm

COMPUTER SCIENCE

In addition to your module assessments you will have a test with a mixture of multiple choice/short/long answer questions on all the topics we have covered this year. Look back through your OneNote and the VLE to revise.

Topics we have covered:

Programmingo Algorithmso Decompositiono Abstractiono Flow diagramso Pseudocodeo Iteration

For next loops While loops

o Selection IF THEN ELSEo Inputo Outputo Variableso Data types

Binaryo Converting between Denary, Binary and Hexadecimalo Adding binary numberso Understanding the purpose of Binary and Hexadecimal

Legal, Ethical and Environmentalo Discussion based questions on a relevant topic from current/emerging

technology.

MEDIA STUDIES

You are going to answer a question that requires you to analyse the front cover of a contemporary lifestyle magazine. You will be tested on your use of specialist vocabulary and also your ability to analyse and explain the connotations of the design including use of visual and written language.

Revision resources can be found online here:

http://burgate.fireflycloud.net/media/year-9-media-studies/autumn-2--magazine-industry/magazine-designs

Context: The front cover is vital in communicating a clear sense of the brand identity of the magazine to the target audience and in appealing to potential readers at the newsstand. In such a competitive print market, magazine front covers need to stand out and attract the attention of potential purchasers. It is important that the front cover maintains a clear sense of familiarity for regular readers but also attracts potential new readers. Front covers have a clear set of expected codes and conventions. Mainstream magazines tend to conform quite closely to these conventions while magazines produced outside the commercial mainstream are more likely to challenge or subvert these convention.

Key vocabulary:

Masthead: titles

Plugs: promoting articles Puffs: reinforcing status Feature article photo or image Coverline: headline linked to feature article Strapline: more info on headline Banner: across the top or bottom Date: of publication Barcode and price Issue number Pointsize: fontsize

ART

There are two parts to your Art exam: Theory and Practical

Part One – Theory (you will need to be able to respond to the following questions)

1. The technique of showing depth in a picture by using a horizon line and two vanishing points on the horizon line is called

o A. One point perspective.o B. Two point perspective.o C. Converging perspective.o D. Horizon line.

2. The technique of showing depth in a picture by using a horizon line and one vanishing point on the horizon line is called …

3. Lines of an object that move from the front to the vanishing point on the horizon line in a composition using perspective are called.

o A. Common lines.o B. Juxtaposition.o C. Converging lines.o D. Vanishing points.

4. Point on the Horizon line that all converging lines move back in space to are called

o A. Centre pointo B. Vanishing pointo C. Converging pointo D. Focal point

5. This is used to create the illusion of form or shape of an object such as a sphere.

o A. Line and perspective.o B. Tonal value.o C. Camera obscura.o D. Vanishing point.

Part Two – Practical Exam

Show that you understand the rules of one point perspective by creating your own Ben Heine inspired piece.

Criteria for marking Own Photograph used (One point perspective and rule of thirds composition) Drawing had been informed by source images (attached) Drawing is confident and detailed Drawing uses tone Drawing shows clear use and understanding of one point perspective Piece is inspired by and shows understanding of Ben Heine Piece has elements of humour Drawing pencils used

You will have two lessons and a homework time to complete the exam

PHOTOGRAPHY

Your Photography exam will take place over two lessons and will include homework time. There are two parts to the exam, one being Theory and one being Practical.

Part One: Theory

1) What camera setting controls the amount of light entering the eye of the lens? (1 Mark)

2) What camera setting controls how fast the camera takes the photograph? (1 Mark)3) Which Visual Artist works with Typologies, capturing individual portraits of people

wearing similar clothing, and then presenting them in multiples/grids? (1 Mark)4) Name two settings, and what they would be set at, that you could use in combination

to create the perfect lighting conditions on a bright, sunny day, whilst photographing a moving object that you want to appear ‘still’ in your shot? (2 Marks)

Part Two: Practical Task

Art Maths: Add visual elements taken from Source 1, by Corinne Day, and Source 2, by Liam Wylie to produce an outcome using all your own photographs. (15 Marks)

Source 2Source 1

3D DESIGN

3 D Design Exam – Perspective and Shelter

There are two parts to your 3D Design exam: Theory and Practical.

Part One – Theory (you will need to be able to respond to the following questions)

1. The technique of showing depth in a picture by using a horizon line and two vanishing points on the horizon line is called

o A. One point perspective.

o B. Two point perspective.

o C. Converging perspective.

o D. Horizon line.

2. The technique of showing depth in a picture by using a horizon line and one vanishing point on the horizon line is called …

3. Lines of an object that move from the front to the vanishing point on the horizon line in a composition using perspective are called.

o A. Common lines.

o B. Juxtaposition.

o C. Converging lines.

o D. Vanishing points.

4. Point on the Horizon line that all converging lines move back in space to are called

o A. Centre point

o B. Vanishing point

o C. Converging point

o D. Focal point

5. This is used to create the illusion of form or shape of an object such as a sphere.

o A. Line and perspective.

o B. Tonal value.

o C. Camera obscura.

o D. Vanishing point.

Part Two – Practical Exam

Show that you understand the rules of one point perspective by designing your own basic shelter. (10 marks)

Criteria for marking

* Drawing is confident

* Drawing uses tone

* Drawing shows clear use and understanding of one point perspective

*Drawing refers to scale

* Drawing is clearly labelled

When you have designed your shelter, have a go at making your structure using paper. (10 marks)

You will have two lessons and a homework time to complete the exam

HOSPITALITY AND CATERING

Your exam will focus on the theory element covered this year. AC1.1-4

Hospitality Industry - Understand the environment in which hospitality and catering providers operate.

Topics to revise for include:

Industry sections Types of establishment Contract caterers Types of service Types of bedroom accommodation Standards and ratings Job roles in industry Rights and responsibilities Qualifications

The exam will be one hour long.

Questions will be set out in a variety of ways including multiple choice or extended answers. It’s important to illustrate your answers with examples to show your knowledge.

You will be able to access on Firefly the power point notes from your lessons to assist you with your revision. You also have your notes from lessons to revise from too. However, no notes will be allowed into the exam.

DRAMA

Your Drama exam will be one evaluation of live theatre question, worth 30 marks. You can be asked about Direction, Acting, Production Design or any combination of these. You will have 40 minutes to answer the question with an essay-style answer.

You could use your notes on Treasure Island, which are in your books. You could also use any live theatre that you have seen recently.

MUSIC

The music exam will be a combination of music theory and listening questions related to topics studied this year. The exam will last 60 minutes.

Music Theory

This section of the exam will focus on the music theory skills learnt in the autumn term and will cover the following topics:

Note and rest values Dotted notes and tied notes Time signatures Notes of the treble and bass clef Accidentals (sharps, flats and naturals) Constructing major scales Tonic triads (chords) Degrees of the scale and intervals Vocabulary (Italian terms) for tempo, dynamics and symbols

Use your theory booklets and tests to revise from. Also use the quizlet set below to revise the Italian terms:

https://quizlet.com/236770968/grade-1-music-theory-flash-cards/

Listening

This section of the exam will focus on the topics of Western Classical Music (Baroque, Classical and Romantic periods), Indian and Bhangra and House music. You will be given a track from each genre and answer listening questions on each style. These questions will focus on the elements of music:

Melody/Pitch: The main tune – leaps (disjunct)/steps (conjunct) /ascending/descending

Harmony/Tonality: Parts that support the melody – major/minor/sustained chords/broken chords/repeated chords

Dynamics: The volume of the music – loud (forte), quiet (piano), getting louder (crescendo) getting quieter (diminuendo)

Tempo: The speed of the music – slow (adagio), quick (allegro), moderate (moderato), getting faster (accelerando), getting slower (rallentando)

Structure: The different sections of the music – verse/chorus/intro/outro/instrumental/bridge/breakdown/drop

Timbre/Sonority: The instruments and their sound – any music tech effects used (reverb/panning/delay)

Texture: The layers of the music (thick/thin) Rhythm: The length of the notes (values) –

(quavers/crotchets/triplets/syncopated/dotted etc)

To practice this, listen to music in these styles and describe what you can hear using the above elements. Use the technical vocabulary (in italics!) as much as you can when describing the elements.

GCSE PE

The exam will be based on the topics we have studied this year this year:

Body Systems Fitness Training Health and Well being

You will need to revise from the work books you have been using since September in order to prepare yourself for the exam. During the exam you will need to be able to show that you can recall basic information, describe simple processes and principles and explain how theories may impact upon performance.

Try to ensure you have as many practical examples up your sleeve as possible in order to be able to give application to the topic areas you are tested on.