Year 9 Examinations May 2017 - Subject Topic information
Subject
English
What to Revise …
Year 9 are completing English Language Paper 2, which means reading two sources and
then answering four analysis questions. They will then complete a writing question in which they
must express their point of view on a given statement.
For the Reading section:
Q1 - true and false statements about a text. Students can revise by creating their own list of true/false
statements about a topic and then swapping with another student.
Q2 - summarising similarities/differences between texts. Students can revise by taking two articles
and listing all the things they have in common, then all the things that are different.
Q3 - language techniques. Students should revise by picking out language devices (e.g. similes,
metaphors, etc) in a text.
Q4 - comparing in more detail. Students should combine the skills of the first three questions to
complete this one.
For the Writing section:
Q5 - Students get a statement and they must decide: Do they agree or disagree? They then express
their views, backing up with evidence.
e.g. 'Social media is a negative influence: young people should spend more time outside and less time
on their phones.' Express your point of view.
Students should revise by planning: create a table of points for and points against.
Maths
Science
Geog.
Topics
Students will sit two papers which will be a non-calculator
followed by a calculator paper. They will be assessed on a range
of mathematical topics including questions that assess their
problem solving skills. For revision they should use their exercise
books and focus on key areas which they find difficult. Below is a
list of key topics that would be useful to revise.
Revision Ideas
 Bitesize
 After school sessions ,
Tuesday lunchtime or
Thursday afterschool
 Revision guides available
from the Finance Office
 Homework tasks set by the
teachers which can be
accessed from the school
website.
Number: Place Value, rounding & estimation
Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
Fractions, decimals and Percentages Negative numbers
Simplifying and evaluating indices
Ratio and Proportion
Shape, Space and Measures:
Specific revision tasks to
Metric units and scales
complete:
Angles
Transformations
Students will be asked to
Properties of shapes
watch videos using
Area, perimeter and volume
www.corbettmaths.com and
Algebra:
make key notes including
Coordinates
worked examples. They will
Simplifying, expanding and factorising
also complete at least 2
Equations
questions independently, on
Sequences
that topic.
Handling Data:
Probability
See attached sheets for each individual science.
Revision Booklets will be provided to use when preparing for the examination.
Year 9 Examinations May 2017 - Subject Topic information
History
French
Art
The following topics will be covered:
Coasts, ecosystems, challenges in urban areas, UK economic future and sustainability
Revision Booklets will be provided to use when preparing for the examination.
The following topics will be covered:
Medicine through time, source anaysis and The Normans
Students will be sitting 2 exams in French (Listening and Reading). They will sit GCSE past papers, both
in Foundation tier.
* Students must practise their listening and reading skills.
* Students need to be able to recognise the Past, Present and Future tenses in French.
Here is a list of topics that could come up in the GCSE exams:
Lifestyle: Health Healthy and unhealthy lifestyles and their consequences Relationships and Choices:
Relationships with family and friends
Future plans: marriage/partnership Social issues and equality
Leisure
The Media
Free time activities: Shopping, money, fashion and trends
Advantages and disadvantages of new technology
Holidays Plans: preferences, experiences. What to see and getting around
Home and Environment
Home and Local Area: Special occasions celebrated in the home
Home, town, neighbourhood and region, where it is and what it is like
Current problems facing the planet
Being environmentally friendly within the home and local area
Work and Education: School/College and Future Plans
What school/college is like
Pressures and problems
Current and Future Jobs
Looking for and getting a job
Advantages and disadvantages of different jobs
Students should learn the vocabulary from the topics listed above.
Memorising strategies are available on the school website
Year 9 Art - Assessment Week
Students will be completing a tonal pencil drawing of Rufford Abbey, over 3 lessons.
Revision
Students will be given homework worksheets to complete to help them with the assessment task but
they should be practicing these key drawing skills:
 Use of smooth gradual tone (shading),
 Accurate copying of shapes and proportions using the grid technique
 Use of perspective (angles).
Students would gain a valuable advantage if they visited Rufford Abbey and took their own photos
from different angles to practice drawing from. These photos can also be used as part of their
Assessment Objective 3 in their coursework at a later stage.
Year 9 Examinations May 2017 - Subject Topic information
Business
Entrepreneurs
Organic growth – growing through using retained profit to grow
Market Segmentation
Stakeholders ( Internal and External)
Promotion methods
Training methods – Induction, On the job, Off the job
How to calculate pay rate ( Hours worked * pay per hour)
Digital Communication methods – Social Media, Internet
How to calculate Market share
Percentage change calculation
Market Research - ( Internal data and External data)
Sole traders
Reasons for employing temporary staff
Revision resources:
Drama
Food
Textiles
-https://www.tutor2u.net/business/blog/gcse-igcse-business-studies-revision-notes-master-listing
(This link provides a comprehensive set of study notes for the entire GCSE Business curriculum)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zpsvr82
Students will be completing a practical examination no revision is required.
Please see attached sheets.
Y9 Fashion and Textiles pupils need to revise:
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Fabric lay plans (how to set out patterns on fabric in the correct way/ grainlines
Designing fashion products based on a specification
Methods of neatening seams
Analysing how decorative techniques can add interest to a fashion product
Knowing how textiles components work (zips/ buttons/ Velcro/ hook and eyes)
Jobs in the fashion and textiles industry
How fashion brands personalise clothing/ create their brand identity/sell clothing using the
Internet
Year 9 Examinations May 2017 - Subject Topic information
Media
- Genre conventions i.e. typical features of genres below
- Settings, characters, narratives, themes, editing, sound effects etc. and how different genres will
have different things above.
- Hybridity - how genres are combined in films and why.
- Intertextuality - references to other films and media products within a film and why this is often
used.
- Narrative theories - Todorov's narrative theory i.e. Equilibrium, Disruption, Conflict, Resolution, New
Equilibrium.
- Prop's theory of character functions.
PE
Anatomy and Physiology
Structure of the Skeleton - Identify the Bones
Function of the Skeleton - Why it is needed
Joint Analysis - Ball and Socket and Hinge Joints
Joint Movement - Flexion, Extension, Rotation, Abduction, Adduction, Circumduction
Muscles in the Body
Function of the Muscle
Muscle Type
Muscle Fibres
Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular System including the Cardiac Cycle
Structure and Function of the Respiratory System including Gaseous Exchange
Short and Long Term Effects of Exercise on Skeletal, Muscular, Cardio and Respiratory System
Personal Fitness
Components of Fitness - Definition and Link to Sport
Fitness Tests for each Component of Fitness
Methods of Training
RM
Students should revise from both their class notes and particularly the revision pack supplied in
lessons. The particular areas they need to focus on are:
- The selection of specific woods or metals for use outside.
- The impact of using plastics on the environment.
- Ergonomics and Anthropometrics.
- Scales of Production, (Mass/Continuous Production, Batch Production, One-off Production)
- The benefits of using Computer Aided Design (CAD).
BTEC Eng
Students should gain an understanding of.
Ferrous/Non ferrous metals and alloys as well as suitable finishes for these materials.
A knowledge of what a 'composite' is and why it is used.
Be able to explain the meaning, benefits and applications of CAD and CAM.
Year 9 Examinations May 2017 - Subject Topic information
Philosophy
and Ethics
The topics to be included in the exam are:
* Islam; the differences between the Shi'a and Sunni Muslims, beliefs about God, different beliefs in
angels, the 5 pillars of Islam
* Euthanasia; reasons why people might seek euthanasia, types of euthanasia, different beliefs
(including religious beliefs and teachings) on the use of euthanasia
* Animal rights issues ; the use of animals for food and the use of animals for medical experiments;
religious views on these issues.
* Crime and punishment; causes of crime, different types of punishment and the aims of each type,
prisons as a form of punishment, the debate about capital punishment (including religious views)
* Abortion; why women seek abortion, the law on abortion, the debate about when life begins, prolife and pro- choice arguments; religious views on abortion
The questions in the exam will assess students’ knowledge and understanding of the above topics.
Revision will be carried out in class; there will be revision booklets.
Revision at home and during study is essential.
*Complete the revision booklets.
* Create mind maps for each of the revision topics; there are examples of how to begin these in the
revision booklets.
* Learn the relevant teachings and beliefs for each topic area so that you may be able to use and
apply them in exam answers.
* Revise case studies and examples that you can use them in the exam to support and substantiate
points.
* Attempt the exam questions that are included in the revision booklet.
* Become familiar with the mark schemes so that you know how your exam papers will be marked
and you will be aware of how to achieve the very highest marks
* Use BBC bitesize to revise the exam topics. (http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zb48q6f)
BBC Bitesize - GCSE Religious Studies
* Utilise the lunch- time drop in sessions- you can come any lunch time for help to room B16.
* Play battleships with members of your family on the topic areas- listen to their views and
demonstrate your knowledge and understanding.
* Create your own revision resources that work for you- revision cards, post- it note summaries etc.
Year 9 Examinations May 2017 - Subject Topic information
AQA Food and Catering Technical Award Revision
Checklist
Make sure you are confident about the topics listed below. Use the revision
sheets, past exam questions and revision classes to help you!
How confident are you at these topics?
1. Food storage – in the context of freezer temperatures.
2. Suitability to work in a kitchen environment if you are
unwell.
3. Culinary terms and food preparation techniques.
4. Cake making methods.
5. Kitchen structure and hierarchy (who is in charge).
Responsibilities and roles within the kitchen
environment.
6. Naming pies of small, medium and large scale kitchen
equipment (including electrical equipment).
7. Food service – with a focus on salad bars.
8. High risks foods served within salad bars.
9. Food service – within the context of cafes.
10.Functions of ingredients – with a focus on decorated
cupcakes.
11.The skills and qualities of waiting on staff, with a
service focus on cafes (café staff).
12.The use of ICT in the catering industry.
13.How can ICT be used to promote a new food business.
Year 9 Examinations May 2017 - Subject Topic information
14.How can ICT be used in a catering kitchen.
15.Vegetarianism.
16.Different types of vegetarians.
17.Health concerns associated with following a vegetarian
diet.
18. Ensuring a balanced diet when following a vegetarian
diet.
19. Food safety regulation and food legislation – within
the context of how are all food preparation/kitchen
staff required to comply with the law?
20. The role and responsibilities of an Environmental
Health Officer.
21. Food safety regulations within the context of a busy
hotel kitchen.
Year 9 Examinations May 2017 - Subject Topic information
REVISION LIST TRILOGY
Cell Biology and Cell Transport (HT1)
1. Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic Cells
2. Animal and Plant Cells
3. Microscopy and Magnification Calculations
4. Specialised Cells
5. Differentiation
6. Diffusion
7. Osmosis
8. Active Transport
Enzymes and Digestion (HT2)
1. The Digestive System
2. Different Food Groups
3. Function of Enzymes
4. Location of Enzyme Production and Action
5. Role of Amylase, Protease and Lipase
6. Effect of Temperature
7. Effect of pH
Plant Organisation, Diseases and Hormones (HT3)
1. Plant Tissues and Organs
2. Structure and Functions of Root Hair Cells, Xylem and Phloem
3. Transpiration and Factors Affecting Transpiration Rate
4. Translocation
The Human Nervous System and Reproduction (HT4)
1. Nervous System Structure
2. The Reflex Action
3. Organs of the Endocrine System
4. Hormones in Reproduction
5. Menstrual Cycle
6. Contraception
7. Sexual and Asexual Reproduction
Year 9 Examinations May 2017 - Subject Topic information
REVISION LIST TRIPLE
Cell Biology and Cell Transport (HT1)
1. Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic Cells
2. Animal and Plant Cells
3. Microscopy and Magnification Calculations
4. Specialised Cells
5. Differentiation
6. Diffusion
7. Osmosis
8. Active Transport
Enzymes and Digestion (HT2)
1. The Digestive System
2. Different Food Groups
3. Function of Enzymes
4. Location of Enzyme Production and Action
5. Role of Amylase, Protease and Lipase
6. Effect of Temperature
7. Effect of pH
Plant Organisation, Diseases and Hormones (HT3)
1. Plant Tissues and Organs
2. Structure and Functions of Root Hair Cells, Xylem and Phloem
3. Transpiration and Factors Affecting Transpiration Rate
4. Translocation
5. Plant Disease Identification
6. Organisms that Infect Plants
7. Deficiency Diseases in Plants
8. Plant Defences
9. Auxin, Gibberellins and Ethene
The Human Nervous System and Reproduction (HT4)
1. Nervous System Structure
2. The Reflex Action
3. Organs of the Endocrine System
4. Hormones in Reproduction
5. Menstrual Cycle
6. Contraception
7. Infertility Treatment
8. Sexual and Asexual Reproduction
9. Mitosis and Meiosis
Year 9 Examinations May 2017 - Subject Topic information
TRIPLE MAY Assessment
Revision List
Your MAY exam in Chemistry will test all of the ideas you have studied since the start of the year. Use
this as a checklist to make sure you have covered all of the topics you need to revise.
Topic 1: Atomic Structure
 Atoms, elements and compounds
Know the difference between an atom, element and compound
Be able to recall the first 20 elements in the Periodic Table when given their name or symbol
 Word and symbol equations
Know and identify reactants and products when given an equation
Write word and symbol equations when given reactants and products
 Separating mixtures
Identify the states of matter of substances in mixtures
Describe the correct method for separating the substances
 Scientific models of the atom
Understand and describe the different theories about the atom and the evidence that led to each theory
Be able to predict what would happen in light of new evidence
 Subatomic particles and Isotopes
Know the charges and masses of the subatomic particles and be able to calculate the number of them in an
element
Be able to explain what an isotope is
 Electronic structure
Be able to draw electronic structures for atoms and ions using the Periodic Table for the first 20 elements
Topic 2: The Periodic table
 Development of the periodic table
Know how the elements in the periodic table are arranged and what the key groups are and why they are grouped
Be able to explain how the position of an element in the periodic table is related to the arrangement of its electrons
Understand and describe what Mendeleev and other scientists did to develop the periodic table
 Metals and Non-metals
Know which elements are metals and non-metals and where they are found and explain the differences between
chemical and physical properties of metals and non-metals
 Group 1 and Group 0
Be able to explain trends in properties of elements in group 1 and group 0
 Group 7
Write word and symbol equations for halogen displacement reactions and explain how electronic structure affects
reactivity
 Transition metals
Know examples of transition metals and compare their properties to alkali metals
Topic 3: Chemical Bonding
 Ionic, Covalent and Metallic
Understand the structure and bonding for the 3 types stated above
Be able to draw dot and cross diagrams to show ionic and covalent bonding
Be able to draw a diagram to represent metallic bonding
Year 9 Examinations May 2017 - Subject Topic information
Topic 4: Bonding, structure and properties
 States of matter and state symbols
Know and recall the 3 states of matter and the 4 state symbols
Predict changes of state at different temperatures
Be able to explain limitations of the particle model and include appropriate state symbols in chemical equations
 Properties of ionic compounds
Know that ionic compounds exist as giant ionic lattices
Understand and describe the properties of ionic compounds
 Properties of small molecules
Be able to explain properties of simple covalent compounds
 Properties of metals and alloys
Know and recall properties and uses of metals
Understand the structures of metals and alloys and explain why alloys are harder than pure metals
 Giant Covalent structures (Diamond)
Recognise giant covalent structures and know that they are solids with very high melting points
Understand and describe the structure and bonding in diamond and graphite
Be able to explain the properties of diamond and graphite in terms of their structure and bonding
 Graphene and Fullerenes
Know the structure of graphene and fullerenes
Understand and describe the uses of graphene and fullerenes
 Size of nanoparticles, their properties and uses
To be able to define nanoscience
To be able to describe the advantages and disadvantages of nanoscience
To be able to evaluate the potential benefits and risks of nanotechnology
Topic 5: Chemical Changes
 Metal Oxides
Know that metals react with oxygen to produce metal oxides
Understand what type of reactions these are and write word equations for them
Be able to explain the reactions in terms of oxidation and reduction and write symbol equations for them
 The reactivity series
Know what the reactivity series is
Know that displacement reactions can take place
Understand and recall several reactions of metals within the reactivity series with water and acids
Be able to explain how the reactivity of the metals with water is related to the tendency of the metal to form its
positive ion
Be able to deduce an order of reactivity based on experimental results
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Extraction of metals and reduction
Know why some metals are found native and some are found as ores
Understand the different ways metals can be extracted
Describe which substances are oxidised and reduced in reactions
Be able to interpret and evaluate specific metal extraction processes
Be able to write symbol equations for different processes
Be able to interpret and evaluate the following processes; extracting iron in the blast furnace and various copper
extraction methods
 Oxidation and reduction in terms of electrons
Know what oxidation and reduction are in terms of electrons
Be able to write ionic equations for displacement reactions
Be able to identify in a given reaction, equation of half equation which species are oxidised and reduced
Year 9 Examinations May 2017 - Subject Topic information
Topic 6: Reactions of Acids
 Reactions of acids with metals
Know that acids react with metals to produce salts and hydrogen
Be able to name salts formed
Be able to test for hydrogen
HT ONLY - Understand which species are oxidised and reduced in chemical equations
Be able to explain in terms of electrons that these are redox reactions
 The pH scale and neutralisation
Know what the pH scale is
Understand which ions make something acidic and alkaline
Be able to carry our an experiment to show whether substances are acidic or alkaline
 Neutralisation of acids and salt production
Know how acids can be neutralised and what they form
Know the difference between alkalis and bases
Understand that the salt produced is dependent on the acid and metal used
Be able to predict products from given reactants and write formulae of salts
Be able to write word and symbol equations for reactions
 Soluble Salts
Know what soluble salts are and how they can be made
Describe how to make pure, dry samples of named soluble salts
Be able to carry out an experiment to prepare a pure, dry sample of a soluble salt form an insoluble oxide or
carbonate
 Strong and Weak acids (HT ONLY)
Know what ion acids produce in aqueous solutions
Describe the difference between strong and weak acids and give examples
Explain the difference between dilute and concentrated
Explain the neutrality and relative acidity in terms of the effect of hydrogen ion concentration and the numerical
value of pH
Physics Revision List
Topic
Specification
Energy
1.1.1 - Energy Stores & Systems
1.1.2 - Energy Changes
1.1.3 - Energy Changes in Systems
1.1.4 - Power
1.2.1 - Energy Transfers
1.2.2 - Efficiency
National & Global Energy Resources
1.3.1 - National and Global Energy
Resources
Particles
3.1.1 - Density
3.1.2 - Changes in State
3.1.2 - Internal Energy
3.2.2 - Specific Heat & Latent Heat
Forces in Balance
5.1.1 - Scalars and vectors
5.1.2 - Contact & non-contact
5.1.3 - Gravity
5.1.4 - Resultant forces
Applied Forces
5.3.1 - Elasticity
Equations you need to learn
In the exam, some equations will be given to you on a sheet of information. Some equations
you will be expected to learn and remember, along with the units.
You will need to learn the equations shown below in year 9. Make sure you remember
them for your assessments!
Weight (N) = Mass (kg) x Gravitational field strength (N/kg)
𝑊 =𝑚𝑔
Work done (J) = Force (N) x Distance moved (m)
𝑊=𝐹𝑠
Force (N) = Spring constant (N/m) x Extension (m)
𝐹=𝑘𝑒
Kinetic Energy (J) = 0.5 x Mass (kg) x Speed 2
𝐸 = 12 𝑚 𝑣 2
Power (W) = Energy transferred (J) ÷ Time taken (s)
𝑃=
𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑦 =
𝐸
𝑡
𝑢𝑠𝑒𝑓𝑢𝑙 𝑒𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑔𝑦 𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑠𝑓𝑒𝑟
𝑡𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑒𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑔𝑦 𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑠𝑓𝑒𝑟
Gravitational potential energy (J) = mass (kg) x gravitational field strength (N/kg) x Height change (m)
𝐸 =𝑚𝑔ℎ
Density (kg/m3) = Mass (kg) ÷ Volume (m3)
𝜌=
𝑚
𝑉
Revising equations
1. Make flashcards – write each equation on a revision card and ask someone to test you –
you need to know them off by heart
2. Equation posters - make a poster for each equation and give some examples of situations
where the equation might be useful
3. Practise rearranging - take each equation and practice rearranging it to make each part
the subject – you need to be able to do this confidently in an exam