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Revision Guide 2015/16
CPO 1
YEAR 9 REHEARSAL
EXAMINATIONS
Name:-
Form:-
Exam Period:-
Thursday 23rd June to Wednesday 6th July 2016
Contents:-
Page Section
2 Preparation – A message from Mr Page
3-4 Exam Timetable
5 Arrangements for Students
6–36 Subject Revision Guides
37–41 Revision Planner
42–44 Example Subject Mind Map and Revision Notes
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CPO 2
Preparation
(A Message from Mr. Page)
These rehearsal examinations are the first assessment of your levels this year and
therefore are extremely important to your progress in Year 9. The exams that come
first will test you in every subject, apart from your Creative Arts subjects, in which
you have already been tested and if you've not already started, the time to start
preparing for them is NOW!
Year 9 Exams are important
After these exams you will be attending a Parents’ Evening to hear about the
GCSE choices available to you next year. You should therefore be ensuring you
do your best in all subjects, but possibly especially well in the subjects you want
to take next year.
How to use this booklet
STEP 1
Prepare a revision timetable. Use this Revision Guide to list the subjects you will
revise each evening between now and the end of the exams. Then use the Revision
Planner in the back of this booklet to list the exact topics you'll look at each
evening.
Make sure you cover every topic by the exam.
STEP 2
Don't just read your notes; write out in your own words the key points to
remember. Turn them into a picture if possible. Make up rhymes to help things
stick in your mind. Get a friend to test you when you think you're ready.
STEP 3
Tick off each topic in this booklet as you learn it and ensure that you know when
each exam is.
STEP 4
Remember when you go into the exam that you can only do your best. Relax, give
it all you've got and then check your answers through. Don't stop working till the
teacher tells you that the time is up.
ALL the best!
Mr. Page
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CPO 3
Year 9 Rehearsal Examinations – June 2016
All exams will take place in the hall, unless otherwise indicated.
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CPO 4
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CPO 5
Arrangements for Students
All Year 9 students will still attend assemblies as normal.
Your exams always begin either during period 1, 3 or 4. You should go to
your normal lesson first to get your mark and seat number.
Some examinations will be externally invigilated to allow you to start to get
a feel of what it will be like in your final examinations in May/June 2018!
No examinations will take place on Thursday 30th June and Friday 1st July
due to the hall being used for this year’s prom events.
The German listening exam will take place on Monday 20th June in your
usual lesson (period 3).
French and German speaking exams are to take place on Thursday July 7th
and Friday July 8th.
French listening exams are scheduled to take place on Tuesday 21st June
during period 4.
If you are not scheduled to be in exams, you should go to your normal
timetabled lesson.
No bags, coats or pencil cases should be brought into the Exam Hall.
There is to be no communication in the Exam Hall.
You should use the toilet before exams. Do not ask to use the toilet in
exams (unless you have a medical card which allows you to go).
If there are any arrangements about which you are unsure, please see Mr
C. Potts in Room 244.
C. Potts
(Director of Examinations)
May 2016
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CPO 6
Subject Revision Guides
GCSE BUSINESS STUDIES
The Year 9 GCSE Business Studies exam will be made up of a number of short-
answer and long-answer questions. To do well in the exam you will need to be
able to apply the topics in the list below.
Setting Business Aims and Objectives
purposes of aims and objectives, how they are used and influenced by
stakeholders.
Starting a Business Enterprise
sources of business ideas, looking for a gap/niche in the market, reasons
for starting a business franchises.
Business Planning
purpose of business planning, the main sections within a start-up plan.
Choosing the Appropriate Legal Structure for the Business
sole trader, partnership, private limited company (ltd).
Choosing the Location of the Business
factors influencing start-up location decisions.
Conducting Market Research with Limited Budgets
reasons for conducting market research market research methods.
Using the Marketing Mix
how can it be used, use of ICT in assisting international marketing.
Finance and Support for a Small Business
sources of finance and types of advice available to small businesses.
Financial Terms and Simple Calculations
using financial terms and calculating profit and loss.
Using Cash Flow
what is cash flow, using this to identify solutions to cash flow problems.
Recruiting
need for recruitment, recruitment methods, types of remuneration.
Motivating Staff
benefits to the business of motivated staff, methods of motivation.
Protecting Staff through Understanding Legislation
equal pay and minimum wage laws, discrimination, employment rights
health and safety.
Production Methods for Manufacturing and Providing a Service
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CPO 7
methods of production, efficiency and technology quality issues.
ALL STUDENTS WILL REQUIRE A CALCULATOR
COMPUTER SCIENCE
This exam will last for one hour and will be made up of a number of short-answer
and long-answer questions. To do well in the exam you will need to be able to
apply the topics in the list below.
Computer Systems
Sub components of a CPU
Functions of a CPU
Input and output devices
Backing storage
Storage devices
Storage units
RAM
ROM
Cache memory
Graphical user interfaces
Data representation
Nature of data
Denary
Binary
Binary numbers representing characters
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CPO 8
ENGLISH
Students will sit Paper 1 and Paper 2 of the Language examination.
Paper 1 Unseen Fiction and Imaginative Writing- 1 hour 45 minutes
Reading Section:
At the start of the exam you will be given one unseen fiction extract;
You must answer all questions based on the extracts;
This section will include short questions which require close reading skills
and longer questions which will assess your overall understanding of the
text, how the writer uses language and how successfully they create certain
effects;
You will be expected to use quotations to support what you are saying;
There are 24 marks available.
Writing Section:
You will be asked to produce a piece of narrative writing that fits a
particular title or image;
You will be assessed on your ability to write in a way which engages your
reader and shows an understanding of language and structure can be used
to achieve effects;
You will be given a choice of two options and must answer on one;
You should write a minimum of two pages in your answer book;
You should pay special attention in this section to your spelling,
punctuation, sentence structure and paragraphing;
There are 40 marks available.
Paper 2 Reading: Anthology – 1 hour 15 minutes
You will be given two extracts from the four anthology stories (Two Kinds
by Amy Tan, The Pieces of Silver by Karl Sealy, Leela’s Friend by R. K.
Narayan, The Red Ball by Ismith Khan’);
You must answer all questions based on the extracts and your wider
understanding of the stories;
You will be asked to comment on how language is used to show characters
and themes in the stories;
You will be expected to use quotations to support what you are saying;
You will be asked to compare the two extracts and how they present a key
idea in the stories;
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CPO 9
There are 30 marks available.
Tips:
Ensure you are familiar with all four of the anthology texts.
Revise the key skills needed for analysing and evaluating a text.
Revise key terminology and evaluative language.
Plan a variety of different stories and focus on the structure and organisation of
them.
Sources of Information
BBC Revision Website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zr9d7ty
Geoff Barton’s Website: http://geoffbarton.co.uk/student-resources.php
Resources on P Drive: P:\English\Y9 Revision 2015-2016
‘Around the World’ short story anthology
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CPO 10
GCSE FILM STUDIES (WJEC)
The Rehearsal Examinations for Film Studies will consist of a single paper lasting
one hour and 30 minutes. The paper is based on the examination board’s set
topic of the Superhero genre and features a series of questions to be answered in
response to stimulus materials followed by a creative activity. Students need to
know the following: -
Paper 1: Exploring Film
Superhero Films: (the communication of genre and meaning through close study
of the construction of film texts)
Which camera shots, angles and movements are commonly used to create
meanings within a film text.
Different types of sound and how they are used to impact the audience.
Editing methods and techniques, particularly those which are commonly
used within the genre such as special effects, CGI and green screen
technology.
The importance of Mise-en-scene to the film text with specific focus on
areas of costume, setting and props.
The use of narrative devices within the genre including binary opposites,
Propp’s character spheres and action and enigma codes.
Codes and conventions of the Superhero genre specifically in relation to
the focus films studied in class (The Fifth Element).
Sources of Information
Class notes
Illuminate revision and study guide
The Fifth Element DVD
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CPO 11
FRENCH
You will sit three examinations: Listening (done in class)
Speaking (done in class)
Reading, Writing and Grammar (75 minutes)
The Listening exam will be held in classrooms. All examinations will require
revision of Expo 3 Rouge units for plus information given to you in class by
your French teacher for your speaking exams.
Topics to revise: Unit Unit 3
TV programs and what you like to watch
Types of films and types of reading matter (books / magazines) you prefer
What you are going to do / will do (tomorrow / later on in life)
Illnesses, healthy living, understanding and giving advice
Grammar
You must revise the 3 main tenses: Present Tense (what you usually do) :
Past Tense (what you did last Saturday) : Future Tense (what you are
going to do / what you will do) as well as the conditional tense (what you
would do)
You must also be able to use these tenses and phrases to create your
own passage of writing.
Rubrics / Instructions on what each question is asking you to do
Chosis la bonne lettre et écris 1'heure - Choose the correct letter and write the
time.
Mets les lettres dans le bon ordre - Put the letters in the correct order.
Lis cet article – Read this article.
Choisis la bonne image – Choose the correct picture.
Écris un paragraph– Write a paragraph.
Remplis les blancs - Fill in the blanks
Choisis un dessin. Écris ton opinion - Choose a picture. Write your opinion.
Réponds à ce texto – Reply to this text message.
Revision Tips
Vocabulary: revise 10 words/ activity phrases a day, from exercise books.
Reading: some revision reading passages will be given to students. Practise
skimming and scanning to pick out the key words and phrases.
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Listening: make sure you know the meaning of words for all topics covered
so far this year
Writing: practise writing as much as possible on all the topics above.
In the writing section you will be asked to write an essay on the following :-
Myself
My family
Likes and dislikes
Daily routines(typical school day, weekend, house chores)
What I did last weekend with opinions
What I do to keep healthy
What I am going to do to become healthier
What I used to do when I was younger with opinions
You are allowed to bring into the exam a prompt sheet with up to 40 words
on. These may include past participles (e.g. joué, allé). However, you are not
allowed to write down conjugated verbs (e.g. je suis, je vais etc.)
Sources of Information
Class notes
Text Books
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CPO 13
GEOGRAPHY
The exam will be 1 hour 30mins long with a number of different types of
questions. Some will be short, but other will be longer and will need you to develop
your ideas. You need to pay careful attention to the mark allocation for each
question; this will prompt you to how much you have to write. Study the
command word in the question – think carefully about what it is asking you to
do.
Topics to Revise:
Coasts:
Types of erosion – abrasion, attrition, hydraulic action and solution
Transportation of material along the beach – longshore drift
The impact of different types of geology along the coast and rate of
erosion
Landforms of a hard rocky coastline and the identification of them on a
map
Coastal management strategies and how they work
How beaches, spits and bars are formed
Earthquakes and Volcanoes
Plate boundaries – all 4 types, how they work and the features they create
Primary and secondary effects of an earthquake
Case study of an earthquake or volcano – focusing on the effects
Methods of reducing the effects of an earthquake
Map Skills
6 figure grid reference
Use of a key
Direction a photograph is taken in, using a map
Sources of Information
Class notes / exercise book
Revision sheets and revision lessons
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CPO 14
GERMAN
You will sit two examinations:
Listening (done in class)
Reading and Writing (75 minutes)
Topics to Revise
The exam will deal mainly with the topics in chapters 1-2 of Echo 2 Express
Holidays (what you did, where you went, where you stayed etc.)
Shopping (at the market, in the café, what you bought, pocket money etc.)
Vocabulary: this should build up gradually, learning a small section each
day.
Grammar: Revise thoroughly the past, present and future tenses and also
comparatives (i.e. bigger than/smaller than etc.)
Writing: Practice writing as much as possible on the topics above. Do this
without reference to your notes.
Note also that the exam may draw from any previously learnt material in
Year 8.
The Writing Section
In the writing section you will be asked to write about the following :-
Part 1 – write about a shopping trip to Doncaster last weekend, about
your pocket money and what you do with it
Part 2 – write about a previous holiday (make this up if you need to)
You are allowed to bring into the exam a prompt sheet with up to 20 words
on. These may include past participles (e.g. gegessen, gefahren). However,
you are not allowed to write down conjugated verbs (e.g. ich habe, ich bin,
ich werde)
Sources of Information
Class notes
Text Books
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CPO 15
HISTORY
The Exam
Section A includes a describe question and source analysis. You must
evaluate how useful the sources are to a historian.
Section B includes longer questions. You are expected to explain why and
analyse to make judgements.
Revision Topics
The periods you must revise are:
o Medieval c.1250 – c.1500
o Renaissance c.1500 – c.1700
o 18th and 19th century c.1700 – c.1900
For each period revise
o Causes - natural and supernatural
o Cures – natural and supernatural
o The Black Death and the Great Plague
o Role of the government and the church
o Key individuals and their discoveries
o Hospitals, training of doctors and nurses
o 18th and 19th C Surgery
Exam Technique
Write in PEEL paragraphs (point, evidence, explain, link back to the
question)
Read the instructions and questions carefully – look for the trigger word
(describe, explain, how far etc.)
Take note of the number of marks allocated for each question and write
answers accordingly (16 marks = 4 x PEEL paragraphs + conclusion)
Read the sources carefully and examine the picture carefully, think about
what is useful and not useful about the source – CNOP (content, nature,
origin and purpose).
Plan your answers to the longer questions
Check your answers for Quality of Written Communication (QWC)/Spelling,
Punctuation and Grammar (SPAG)
Sources of Information
Class notes, P drive – History, year 11, unit 1A and unit 3A
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CPO 16
MATHEMATICS
The Mathematics examination consists of three papers, one non-calculator paper
and two calculator papers. Some questions will assess your basic skills other
questions will assess your understanding and application of the skills
Preparation
To succeed in your Mathematics examination you must prepare carefully. Make
sure you:
Keep your old exercise books so you can refer back to the topics you have
covered. Try correcting your work and reading your notes.
Ask your teacher about any topics you are unsure about, you have a week
before the examination to ask questions.
Use the internet there are some very good websites such as Bite size,
Maths Watch and Active Learn. Logins and passwords are available from
your teacher if you haven’t been using these sites. Remember in the
examination you will have to write out your answers.
Have the correct equipment. In the examination you will not be able to
borrow basic equipment. Check you have a pen, pencil ruler, rubber,
sharpener, protractor, compasses and CALCULATOR. It is no use revising
carefully and then not having the correct equipment to answer the
questions. Staff will not be able to lend equipment.
In the examination make sure you read the question carefully and show your full
working out. Be PRO ACTIVE in your learning.
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CPO 17
A higher tier student can … N
um
ber
Find the least common multiple (LCM) of two or more numbers
Find the highest common factor (HCF) of two or more numbers
Round to a given number of significant figures
Convert recurring decimals to fractions and fractions to recurring decimals
Identify recurring and terminating decimals
Convert between ordinary and standard index form representations
Use standard index form with and without a calculator
Work out reverse percentage problems
Understand how to use successive percentages
Work out compound interest
Calculate proportional changes using a multiplier
Alg
ebra
Solve fractional linear equations such as 2
5
3
3
6
12
xx
Expand and simplify two expressions of the form (x n)
Factorise quadratic expressions
Simplify rational expressions involving quadratic expressions
Solve quadratic equations such as x2+ 6x+ 8=0 by factorisation
Rearrange formulae that include brackets, fractions and square roots
Explore the gradients of parallel straight-line graphs
Solve more complex linear inequalities such as x + 13 > 5x – 3
Solve a set of linear inequalities in 2 variables & represent the solution as a region of a graph
Solve a pair of simultaneous equations in two unknowns such as 2x+y=5 and 3x+2y = 4
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CPO 18
Know that each equation can be represented by a line on a graph and that the point of intersection
of the lines is the solution
Complete tables for, and draw graphs of cubic functions
Use cubic graphs to solve equations
Complete tables for, and draw graphs of reciprocal functions
Use reciprocal graphs to solve equations
Shape a
nd S
pace
Use the angle properties of a circle
Use the tangent / chord properties of a circle
Distinguish between formulae for perimeter, area and volume by considering dimensions
Find the upper and lower bounds of simple calculations (addition and subtraction) involving
quantities given to a particular degree of accuracy
Interpret velocity–time graphs
Discuss and interpret graphs modelling real situations
Match sides and angles of similar triangles, given some dimensions
Find the distance between two points from their coordinates
Use sine, cosine and tangent to calculate an angle in a right-angled triangle
Use sine, cosine and tangent to calculate a side in a right-angled triangle
Data
Handling
Construct a time series graph and plot the moving average
Use the trend line to estimate other values
Construct and interpret a cumulative frequency diagram
Use a cumulative frequency diagram to estimate the median and interquartile range
Construct and interpret a box plot
Compare two sets of data using box plots
Use relative frequency to find probabilities
Complete a tree diagram
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CPO 19
Show step-by-step deductions in providing a full mathematical explanation
A higher and foundation student can …
Num
ber
Find the least common multiple (LCM) of two simple numbers
Find the highest common factor (HCF) of two simple numbers
Write a number as a product of prime factors
Find the reciprocal of a number
Estimate answers to calculations
Solve numerical problems involving multiplication and division with numbers of any size using a
calculator efficiently and appropriately
Find minimum and maximum values
Understand the effects of multiplying by numbers between 0 and 1
Divide a number by a decimal such as 1 ÷ 0·2 and 2·8 divided by 0·07
Work out a percentage increase or decrease
Express one quantity as a percentage of another
Do calculations with mixed numbers
Do calculations with simple fractions involving division
Solve more complex ratio and proportion problems, such as sharing out money between two groups in
the ratio of their numbers
Solve ratio and proportion problems using the unitary method
Alg
ebra
Multiply out expressions with brackets such as y(3y – 8)
Expand and simplify two expressions of the form (x + n)
Use index notation and index laws for positive and negative powers
Write the nth term of a sequence or a series of diagrams
Solve more complex linear equations such as 3x – 12 = 2(x – 5)
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Solve linear equations involving fractions such as 2
3
7
x or 543
2
xx
Find a solution to a problem by forming an equation and solving it
Form and solve equations such as x3 + x = 12 using trial and improvement methods
Rearrange linear formulae such as s = 4q - 7
Recognise the equations of straight-line graphs such as y = 3x - 5
Find the gradients of straight-line graphs
Draw graphs of harder quadratic functions such as y = x2 + 3x -5
Find the points of intersection of quadratic graphs with lines
Use graphs to find the approximate solutions of quadratic equations
Solve inequalities such as 3x < 9 and 12 ≤ 3n < 20
Solve linear inequalities such as 4x – 3 < 10 and 4x < 2x + 7
Represent sets of solutions on the number line
Shape a
nd S
pace
Solve problems involving circles such as finding the perimeter of a semicircle
Solve problems involving circles such as finding the area of a semicircle
Calculate volumes of triangular prisms, parallelogram-based prisms and cylinders
Solve problems involving surface areas of prisms and cylinders
Convert between measures of area
Convert between measures of volume
Classify a quadrilateral by geometric properties
Solve problems using angle and symmetry properties of polygons and properties of intersecting and
parallel lines
Calculate exterior and interior angles of a regular polygon
Find the midpoint of a line segment
Use and understand coordinates in three dimensions
Reflect shapes in the lines y = x and y = –x
Rotate shapes about any point
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CPO 21
Describe fully reflections and rotations about any point
Find the centre of a rotation and describe it fully
Shape a
nd S
pace
(co
nti
nued)
Combine reflections and rotations
Translate a shape by a vector such as
3
4
Transform shapes by a combination of translation, reflection and rotation
Compare the area of an enlarged shape with the original shape
Enlarge a shape by a positive whole number or fractional scale factor
Solve more difficult speed problems
Understand and use compound measures such as speed and density
Recognise accuracy in measurements given to the nearest whole unit
Calculate complex average speeds from distance–time graphs
Construct the perpendicular bisector of a line
Construct the perpendicular from a point to a line
Construct the perpendicular from a point on a line
Construct angles of 60° and 90°
Construct the bisector of an angle
Match one side and one angle of congruent triangles, given some dimensions
Use Pythagoras’ theorem to find the hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle
Use Pythagoras’ theorem to find any side of a right-angled triangle
Use Pythagoras’ theorem to find the height of an isosceles triangle
Use Pythagoras’ theorem in practical problems
Construct accurately loci, such as those of points equidistant from two fixed points
Solve loci problems, such as identifying points less than 3 cm from a point P
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CPO 22
Data
Handling
Find the mean for grouped data
Find the median class for grouped data
Find the modal class for grouped data
Use measures of average and range to compare distributions and make inferences
Draw a line of best fit on the scatter graph by inspection
Identify possible sources of bias in the design and use of data collection sheets & questionnaires
Specify hypotheses and test them
Understand relative frequency as an estimate of probability
Use relative frequency to compare outcomes of experiments
Understand the difference between a demonstration and a proof
Show step-by-step deductions in providing a basic algebraic explanation
A higher and foundation student can …
Num
ber
Estimate answers to calculations involving division
Use the terms square, positive and negative square root, cube and cube root
Recall integer squares from 2×2 to 15×15 and the corresponding square roots
Recall the cubes of 2, 3, 4, 5 and 10
Multiply two decimals such as 2·4 × 0·7
Convert decimals to fractions and fractions to decimals
Do calculations with simple fractions involving subtraction
Increase or decrease a quantity by a given percentage
Alg
ebra
Multiply out expressions with brackets such as 5(3x – 2)
Factorise expressions
Write the terms of a sequence or a series of diagrams given the nth term
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CPO 23
Draw lines such as y = 2x + 3
Solve problems involving straight lines
Solve linear equations with unknowns on each side such as 3x – 4 = 5 + x
Solve linear equations with brackets such as 2(5x + 1) = 28
Substitute numbers into more complicated formulae such as 9
)1( DAC
Solve problems involving graphs, such as finding where the line y = x + 5 crosses the line y = 1
Draw graphs of simple quadratic functions such as y = 2x2 and y = x2 + 2
Shape a
nd S
pace
Find the area of a triangle, parallelogram, kite and trapezium
Find the area and perimeter of compound shapes
Calculate the circumference of a circle to an appropriate degree of accuracy
Calculate the area of a circle to an appropriate degree of accuracy
Reflect shapes in lines such as x = 2 or y = –1
Rotate shapes about the origin
Describe fully reflections and rotations about the origin
Identify reflection symmetry in 3-D solids
Translate a shape using a description such as 4 units right and 3 units down
Enlarge a shape by a positive scale factor from a given centre
Calculate simple average speeds from distance–time graphs
Draw a quadrilateral such as a kite or a parallelogram with given measurements
Understand that the lengths of two sides & a non-included angle do not define a unique triangle
Construct and recognise the nets of 3-D solids such as pyramids and triangular prisms
Draw plans and elevations of 3-D solids
Understand the idea of a locus
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CPO 24
Data
Handling
Calculate the mean for a frequency distribution
Construct a stem-and-leaf diagram (ordered)
Construct a frequency diagram
Interpret a time series graph
Draw a scatter graph by plotting points on a graph
Interpret the scatter graph
Classify and know the difference between various types of data
Design and use data collection sheets and questionnaires
Use a variety of different sampling methods
Use a two-way table to find a probability
Understand mutually exclusive events
Use the fact that the probabilities of mutually exclusive events add up to 1
Decide with a reason whether a harder statement is true or false
Identify a counter example
A foundation student can …
Num
ber
Round a number to one significant figure
Multiply and divide negative integers
Add and subtract decimals
Find one number as a fraction of another
Do calculations with simple fractions involving addition
Do calculations with simple fractions involving multiplication
Calculate cubes and cube roots (with and without the use of a calculator)
Use function keys on a calculator for powers and roots
Compare percentages, fractions and decimals
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CPO 25
Alg
ebra
Find a particular term in a sequence involving positive, negative or fractional numbers
Write the term-to-term rule in a sequence involving positive, negative or fractional numbers
Simplify expressions with more than one variable such as 2a + 5b + a – 2b
Draw lines such as x = 3 and y = x + 2
Solve equations such as 92
x or 4x – 2 = 22
Read from a conversion graph for negative values
Interpret distance–time graphs
Write an expression from a problem
Substitute negative numbers into a simple formula
Use formulae from mathematics and other subjects
Plot the graphs of straight lines such as x = 3 and y = 4
Complete a table of values for equations such as y = 3x + 3 and draw the graph
Shape a
nd S
pace
Show that the angles of a triangle add up to 180° and use this to find angles
Show that an exterior angle of a triangle is equal to the sum of the interior opposite angles
Use angle properties of isosceles, equilateral and right-angled triangles
Find the area and perimeter of compound shapes
Find the area and perimeter of compound shapes
Calculate interior and exterior angles of a quadrilateral
Investigate tessellations
Find the volume of a cube or cuboid
Find the height of a cuboid, given volume, length and breadth
Reflect shapes in the axes of a graph
Enlarge a shape by a positive scale factor and find a scale factor
Find the measurements of the dimensions of an enlarged shape
Use map scales to find distance
Solve simple speed problems
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CPO 26
Draw a triangle given three sides, or two angles and a side, or two sides and the included angle
Draw a cuboid on an isometric grid and mark its dimensions
Data
Handling
Calculate and compare the mean and range of two distributions
Calculate the ‘fx’ column for a frequency distribution
Construct and interpret a pie chart
Interpret a stem-and-leaf diagram
Design and use two-way tables for discrete and grouped data
Understand the difference between experimental and theoretical probabilities
Understand and use relative frequency
Decide with a reason whether a simple statement is true or false
This list is not exhaustive, you will be guided by your teacher as to which other topics need to be included in your revision
programme.
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CPO 27
PHILOSOPHY, THEOLOGY & ETHICS
The Year 9 exam will cover the first module of GCSE teaching ‘Beliefs and
Teachings.’
The exam lasts 1 hour 45 minutes and is made up of the following modules:
The Nature of God
Creation
The Nature of Humanity
The Person of Jesus
Jesus as the Word of God
The Last Days of Jesus’ life
The Nature of Salvation
Life After Death
Evil and Suffering
The Structure of Questions:
a) Style questions will ask you to outline three simple points about a given
topic. Make sure you give three points but they do not have to have
explanation or examples.
b) Style questions will ask you to ‘Explain’ with two reasons. Make sure you
give two reasons and each reason needs example/evidence from what
you have learned or development.
c) Style questions will ask you to ‘Assess’ a topic. You must give three
coherent points, each point needs extended development that shows that
you can deconstruct an argument and refer to different viewpoints.
d) Style questions will ask you to comment on a phrase or quote. These also
need three coherent points and each point needs extended development,
showing that you can deconstruct an argument, referring to more than
one point of view AND you need to add a fourth point that acts as a
conclusion and expresses YOUR point of view. Save some
evidence/example/quote for your conclusion.
Sources of Information
Attend ALL revision sessions offered by the PTE department.
Learn key definitions in each topic by creating definition cards and
going through them every day.
Ask your teacher for some practice exam questions.
Revision notes which are short and snappy are essential. Try to use
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techniques which are useful for you- try the look/cover/write way of
memorising and create mind maps for each of the topics you need to
revise.
Ask before the exam if you are unclear on any point and need it
explaining again
Make sure you revise each topic in enough depth - you will need to
write in quite some detail (especially in c) and d) questions) if you are
to secure all the marks available
Pay close attention to the detail of the question, make sure you
actually answer what is being asked for.
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION
The exam lasts 1 hour 30 minutes:
The paper is made up of multiple choice, short answer and longer answer
questions.
Total of 80 marks altogether which will include up to 3 marks for quality of the
written work.
Content of the Examination.
Component 1: Fitness and Body Systems
Topic 1: Applied anatomy and physiology
What’s in this section?
The structure and functions of the musculoskeletal system
The structure and functions of the cardiorespiratory system
Anaerobic and aerobic exercise
The short and long term effects of exercise
Topic 2: Movement analysis
What’s in this section?
Level systems
Planes and axes of movements
Topic 3: Physical training
What’s in this section?
The relationship between health and fitness and the role that exercise
plays in both
The components of fitness n, benefits for sport and how fitness is
measured and improved.
The principles of training and their application to personal
exercise/training programmes.
The long term effects of exercise
How to optimise training and prevent injury
Effective use of warm up and cool down
Component 2: Health and Performance
Topic 1: Health, fitness and well-being
What’s in this section?
Physical, emotional and social health, fitness and well-being
The consequences of a sedentary lifestyle
Energy use, diet and hydration
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Topic 2: Sport psychology
What’s in this section?
Classification of skills (open/closed, basic/complex, low
organisation/high organisation)
The use of goal setting and SMART goals to improve and/or optimise
performance
Guidance and feedback on performance
Topic 3: Socio-cultural influences
What’s in this section?
Engagement patterns of different social groups in physical activity and
sport
Commercialisation of physical activity and sport
Ethical and socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport
Revision Tips
Use your notes and homework booklets to make revision notes
Write down definitions e.g. principles of training etc
Try to put a sporting example with everything e.g., a sprinter would need
to consider specificity when training, so he would use interval training to
improve his speed
Try to look at how your own sport fits with everything you have learned
Get someone else to test you regularly. Revise the work you don’t know,
not the work you do
Look at the end of topic tests you have completed to understand the style
of questioning
Ensure you understand the Examiner’s Terms e.g., Describe, Identify,
Explain
Make revision cards and use mind maps to highlight important points
Have a copy of the Specification Content; it tells you what you should
know
Sources of Information:-
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/pe/
www.s-cool.co.uk/gcse/pe
revisionworld.co.uk/gcse-revision/pe-physical-education
www.teachpe.com/gcse.php
Pdrive/PE/GCSE PE
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PRODUCT DESIGN
The paper will be a past paper so there will be elements of the paper that you
have not yet covered in class. It is important that you get a feel for the entire
paper and how much of the course you have left to cover.
It is advised that you spend your time answering the questions you know the
answers to. Only the questions that cover the topics you have been taught, will
contribute to your overall grade.
It will be 1 hour long so you will not have time to answer all the questions
sufficiently, so focus on the questions you know the answers to.
The topics that you need to revise are below.
Topic Learning
Objectives
Success Criteria
1.1 Materials
Properties.
Strong, weak, hard,
soft, tough, brittle,
ductile, non-ductile,
malleable, non-
malleable, corrosive
&non-corrosive.
To be able
to define all
the material
properties
and suggest
suitable
applications.
A*-A Define 12 of the material
properties and explain why they are
important to certain applications.
B-C Define 6 of the material properties
and explain why they are important to
certain applications.
D– E Define 6 of the material
properties.
1.2 Metals
Ferrous, non-ferrous,
alloys, mild steel, HSS,
high carbon steel,
cast iron, aluminium,
copper, zinc, bronze,
gold, stainless steel.
To be able
to
categorise
various
steels and
suggest
suitable
applications
for them.
A*-A Categorise 9 metals and explain
why they are suitable for their use.
B-C Categorise 6 metals and explain
why they are suitable for their use.
D– E Categorise 7 metals.
1.3 Timber
Hardwoods,
softwoods,
manufactured boards,
plywood, hardboard,
chipboard, MDF, teak,
To be able
to
categorise
various
timber and
suggest
A*-A Categorise 12 timbers and
explain why they are suitable for their
use.
B-C Categorise 8 timbers and explain
why they are suitable for their use.
D– E Categorise 7 timbers.
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oak, mahogany, pine,
spruce, redwood &
deal.
suitable
applications
for them.
1.4 Polymers
Thermoplastic,
thermoset plastic,
epoxy resin, polyester
resin, phenol
formaldehyde,
melamine
formaldehyde, urea
formaldehyde, HDPE,
PMMA, PET, acetate,
expanded polystyrene,
HIPS & rigid PVC.
To be able
to
categorise
various
polymers
and suggest
suitable
applications
for them.
A*-A Categorise 12 polymers and
explain why they are suitable for their
use.
B-C Categorise 8 polymers and explain
why they are suitable for their use.
D– E Categorise 7 polymers.
1.5 Timber joints
Finger joint, butt joint,
housing joint, dowel
joint, mitre joint &
halving joint., lap joint
& housing joint..
To be able
to identify a
range of
timber
joints.
A*-A Identify 8 timber joints.
B-C Identify 6 timber joints.
D– E Identify 3 timber joints.
1.6 Adhesives
Hot melt glue, PVA,
contact adhesive,
synthetic resins,
polyurethane glue,
latex adhesive, super
glue & solvent cement.
To be able
to identify a
range of
adhesives
and state
what
materials
they are
used with.
A*-A Identify 8 glues and state what
materials they are used for.
B-C Identify 6 glues and state what
materials they are used for.
D– E Identify 3 glues and state what
materials they are used for.
Topic Learning
Objectives
Success Criteria
2.1 CAD/CAM & IT
CAD, CAM, CNC,
Remote
To understand
the various
ways in which
A*-A Explain 2 advantages and
disadvantages of using CAD and
CAM.
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manufacturing, EPD,
Video conferencing,
email.
IT is used in
manufacturing.
B-C Explain 2 advantages or
disadvantages of using CAD and
CAM.
D– E Define CNC, CAD, CAM, remote
manufacturing & EPD.
2.2 Risk assessments
Control measure,
hazard & risk.
To be able to
write a risk
assessment for
a piece of
machinery/
tools/ process.
A*-A To be able to write a risk
assessment for 5 pieces of
machinery/ tools/processes.
B-C To be able to write a risk
assessment for 3 pieces of
machinery/ tools/processes.
D– E To be able to write a risk
assessment for 1 pieces of
machinery/ tools/processes.
2.3 Paper and Board
Layout and tracing
paper, cartridge
paper, cardboard,
solid white board,
duplex board, foil
lined board,
corrugated board.
To understand
the differences
between
different
compliant
material and
their
applications.
A*-A List 7 compliant materials and
give a suitable application.
B-C List 4 compliant materials and
give a suitable application.
D– E List 2 compliant materials and
give a suitable application.
2.4 Printing Processes
Offset lithography,
flexography, screen
printing embossing.
To understand
the differences
between the
commercial
printing
processes and
their
applications.
A*-A List 4 printing processes and
give a suitable application.
B-C List 2 printing processes and
give a suitable application.
D– E List 1 printing processes and
give a suitable application.
2.5 Surface finishes
Varnish , lacquer, oil,
polish, wood stain,
sanding sealer,
plastic dip coating,
powder coating,
anodising, painting,
galvanising.
To the various
ways in which
products are
finished and a
suitable
application of
them.
A*-A List 11 surface finishes and
give a suitable application.
B-C List 7 surface finishes and give a
suitable application.
D– E List 4 surface finishes and give
a suitable application.
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2.6 Quality assurance
and Quality Control
Tolerance, Quality
control checks,
quality assurance.
To understand
how quality
assurance and
control are
used in
manufacturing
and the impact
they have.
A*-A Explain 2 negative impacts of
not using quality control for the
consumer and manufacturer.
B-C Explain 2 negative impacts of
not using quality control for the
consumer or manufacturer.
D– E Define quality control, quality
assurance and tolerance.
Topic Learning
Objectives
Success Criteria
3.1 Design
Movements
Art Deco, Memphis,
Bauhaus, De Stijl,
Blobism.
To be able to
identify and
explain key
features of a
design
movement.
A*-A Name 3 design movements and
explain 3 key features of each.
B-C Name 3 design movements and
explain 3 key features of one of
them.
D– E Name 3 design movements.
3.2 Design Icons
Wassily Chair, London
Underground map,
Coca Cola, Juicy Salif
lemon squeezer , Bic
pen ,VW Beetle .
To be able to
name and
explain why
specific iconic
designs.
A*-A Name 3 iconic designs and
explain why they are iconic.
B-C Name 2 iconic designs and
explain why they are iconic.
D– E Name 3 iconic designs.
3.3 Sustainability
Carbon footprint, 6 Rs
of sustainability ,finite
and infinite resources,
Renewable and non,
renewable resources,
Product life cycle.
To be able to
list
advantages
and
disadvantages
of why a
specific
product is
sustainable.
A*-A Give 2 advantages and
disadvantages and fully explain why
a specific product is sustainable.
B-C Give 2 advantages or
disadvantages and fully explain why
a specific product is sustainable. .
D– E List 2 advantages and
disadvantages of why a specific
product is sustainable.
3.4 Flat Pack furniture
& Knock down
fittings
To understand
the
advantages
and
disadvantages
A*-A Give 2 advantages and
disadvantages of both knock down
fittings and flat pack furniture.
B-C Give 2 advantages or
disadvantages of both knock down
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of flat pack
furniture and
knock down
fittings.
fittings and flat pack furniture.
D– E Give 2 advantages or
disadvantages of either knock down
fittings or flat pack furniture.
3.5 Maintenance
Design obsolescence,
standard components
To understand
maintenance
requirements
of products.
A*-A Give 3 maintenance
requirements of a specific of product.
B-C Give 2 maintenance
requirements of a specific of product.
D– E Give a maintenance requirement
of a specific of product.
3.6 Packaging
Symbols
Protection,
information, display,
transportation,
containing and
preservation.
To understand
the 6
functions of
packaging and
be able to
identify the 5
packaging
labels.
A*-A Identify 3 packaging symbols
and explain 4 functions of
packaging.
B-C Identify 3 packaging symbols
and explain 3 functions of
packaging.
D– E Identify 2 packaging symbols
and explain 1 function of packaging.
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SCIENCE
You will be tested on all the Science covered so far this year. There are 3 exams,
each of which is 1 hour long.
Most questions will be short answer questions. Read the questions carefully as
you will be asked to complete diagrams, complete graphs and tick boxes. The
number of marks tells you how many different points you need to write (e.g. 2
marks means you have to write two valid points). Answer all questions.
You will need a ruler and calculator for the exam.
Topics to Revise
Biology
1. Cell biology - Cells, Mitosis, Stem cells
2. Organisation - Animal/Plant organs, Transport
3. Infection and response - Pathogens, Immunity, Drugs
Chemistry
1. Atomic structure and the periodic table
2. Bonding, structure, and the properties of matter
3. Quantitative chemistry
Physics
1. Forces
2. Energy
Revision Tips
Make sure you learn the key words.
Pay close attention to the command words (describe =say what,
Explain= say why/how)
Use the specification on P Drive/Science/Yr9 spec for a full list of what
is in the topics above.
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YEAR 9 REVISION PLANNER – Week 1
Use the table below to plan your revision carefully. Aim to revise three subjects
per day, spending 20 minutes on each of the three subjects.
Day/Date Subject Topic(s) Completion
Check
(Parents/Staff)
Mon. 23rd May
Tues. 24th May
Weds. 25th May
Thurs. 26th May
Fri. 27th May
Weekend
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YEAR 9 REVISION PLANNER – Week 2
Use the table below to plan your revision carefully. Aim to revise three subjects
per day, spending 20 minutes on each of the three subjects.
Day/Date Subject Topic(s) Completion
Check
(Parents/Staff)
Mon. 30th May
Tues. 31st May
Weds. 1st June
Thurs. 2nd June
Fri. 3rd June
Weekend
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YEAR 9 REVISION PLANNER – Week 3
Use the table below to plan your revision carefully. Aim to revise three subjects
per day, spending 20 minutes on each of the three subjects.
Day/Date Subject Topic(s) Completion
Check
(Parents/Staff)
Mon. 6th June
Tues. 7th June
Weds. 8th June
Thurs. 9th June
Fri. 10th June
Weekend
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YEAR 9 REVISION PLANNER – Week 4
Use the table below to plan your revision carefully. Aim to revise three subjects
per day, spending 20 minutes on each of the three subjects.
Day/Date Subject Topic(s) Completion
Check
(Parents/Staff)
Mon. 13th June
Tues. 14th June
Weds. 15th June
Thurs. 16th June
Fri. 17th June
Weekend
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YEAR 9 REVISION PLANNER – Week 5
Use the table below to plan your revision carefully. Aim to revise three subjects
per day, spending 20 minutes on each of the three subjects.
Day/Date Subject Topic(s) Completion
Check
(Parents/Staff)
Mon. 20th June.
Tues. 21st June
Weds. 22nd June
Thurs. 23rd June
Fri. 24th June
Weekend
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Example Subject Mind Map
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Revision Notes
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