Junior School Summer Examination Information
Form 1
English
There are three skill areas:
Speaking and listening, reading and writing. The work you do throughout the spring and summer terms accounts for 60% of your examination mark as follows:
Speaking and listening: Group discussion
Reading: Letter based on a class novel (done as a CA)
Exercise Book Upkeep: Consistency and quality of work produced for classwork and homework 20%
The examination format is as follows:
Examination:
There is emphasis on using the PEE (point, evidence, explanation) format to:
• Structure your written work
• Develop your response to reading You will also have done a structured spelling programme and completed five literacy booklets throughout the year.
To help you do this:
• Look carefully over the work you have done throughout the year and identify any problems you have. For example: spelling, grammar, punctuation, paragraphing.
• Talk to your teacher and/or use a textbook or notes to help you tackle these problems.
• Make full use of opportunities to practise examination techniques in class.
• Go over this work and assess what you have done well and how you could improve.
Food and Nutrition
Examination:
Spelling Assessment – (10%)
Practical Assessment Cupcakes (35%)
Written Examination (55%)
Format of written paper:
40 minutes
Recall and data response type questions
Short answers and paragraphs
Work to be covered:
Booklet 1, 2 & 3 (your teacher will confirm after Easter what topic you need to learn up to in booklet 3).
Revise:
Revise all of the booklets thoroughly Make notes on each topic
Learn key words at front of booklet
Recipes do not need to be learnt but knowing reasons for choice of ingredients may be useful.
Exam tips:
Look at the marks awarded for each question for example 5 marks you need to give 5 points
Fill the available space for each question
Look for key words in the question such as ‘discuss’, ‘explain’ or ‘evaluate’.
French Examination:
Speaking: tested in class before main examinations 50%
Reading & Writing: tested during examination week (40 minutes) 50%
Speaking:
Completed in class time before the examination week. Oral questions will be provided by your teacher.
Writing:
Examination paper during examination week (50 minutes)
Practice writing sentences based on the oral questions, along with 10 translation sentences. The examination will cover up to unit 8 in the booklets.
Geography Examination:
1 hour
Structure:
Lisburn Road Project
Revision required from the following booklets:
1. Mapping our World
2. Northern Ireland
The examination will test the following areas:
• Short factual questions on the key ideas and terms from the booklets
• OS skills tested by using a 1: 50,000 map
• Northern Ireland and Belfast maps
• Factual questions taken from the Northern Ireland booklet
• Practical graphing exercise using population statistics
Revision Tips:
• Learn the meaning of key terms from the booklets, such as contour.
• Revise your map skills to include direction, distance, scale, grid references, as well as contours, cross sections and layer shading.
• Be able to identify places on the “Northern Ireland” and “Belfast” maps
• Be able to produce a longer piece of writing about Belfast which includes factual information and examples.
Exam tips:
Make sure you bring all equipment to the examination, e.g. pen, pencil, rubber, ruler, colouring pencils.
History
Examination: 1 hour (80%) + one assessed task (20%)
Examination format:
The exam will be a combination of structured questions and skills exercise. Questions will be taken from the list of topics below.
Revise only work from Terms 2 and 3, from notes, handouts and the textbook.
Revise:
Exploration and colonization (motives, explorers, advantages and disadvantages – textbook ch.12)
The Reformation (Catholic Church in Europe, Luther and Protestantism, differences between the Catholic and Protestant Churches, Henry VIII and the break with Rome, changes in religion in England – textbook ch. 1 and pages 26-32)
The Spanish Armada (Elizabeth and Philip and reasons for the Armada, events during the Armada and key people, reasons for Spanish defeat – textbook pages 167-174)
Revision Tips:
Compile a list of the key words and phrases for each topic and learn the list thoroughly. Practise writing paragraphs, paying attention to organisation, grammar and detail. Review your sourcework skills.
Latin
Examination structure:
Vocabulary (continuous assessment from Stage 4 onwards) 10%
Examination paper (translation, comprehension and background) – 1 hour 90%
Revision:
All vocabulary and grammar from Stages 1-6 of the Cambridge Latin Course. Stage 6 background information on ‘Enslaved people’ (pp. 92-99).
Use www.myclc.co.uk/book-1 for vocabulary testing and translation practice and look at the grammar information on Google Classroom.
Mathematics
Examination:
1½ hour non-calculator paper.
All work covered in Form 1 will be tested. Your examination will make up 100% of your final mark.
Equipment needed:
pen, pencil, rubber, ruler, protractor, compass
Revision tips:
Use your Revision Sheets and Success Criteria to be sure that you have a good grasp of each topic. For copies of these, solutions and some helpful PowerPoints and video explanations you can visit your Maths Google Classroom.
Video examples can be found in the Form 1 Playlist of the MCB Maths Department You Tube channel (scan the QR code below) or search for any topic on the Corbettmaths website (www.corbettmaths.com).
The best way to revise Maths is to practise questions! Make sure you have a go at the past papers which are in your Google Classroom. Use any worked examples in your notes or workbooks to help you. Learn any rules and methods.
To revise a specific topic, view the ‘lessons’ and complete the practice questions on MyMaths (username: methodist1, password: square193).
Music
There will be a music examination during class time (60%) and various personal assessments in the Spring/Summer term, including a group composition based around rhythm work (10%). Each pupil will perform a piece/song of their own choice which could be the ukulele piece learned in class or something different (20%). Pupils will complete a short Music Technology composing assignment in class (10%). Pupils should learn the theory on Page 2 of their white Music Theory Workbooks – including names of notes, note values and Italian terms.
Revision:
Pupils should also revise stem direction, ledger lines, matching rhythms to words and musical maths. They should ensure that they know the difference between major and minor and can identify the tempo (speed) of a piece of music by using the Italian terms 'Adagio', 'Andante' and 'Allegro'.
Religious Education
Examination:
45 minutes (worth 80%)
Type of questions:
Short answers, short paragraphs and longer paragraphs.
What to learn:
The World of Jesus – Geography, Politics, Religion
Jesus’ Relationship with People – Disciples, Outcasts
Holy Week
Coursework:
‘Daily Israeli’ Newspaper Article (worth 10%)
Discipleship Pack (worth 10%)
Revision:
Learn the notes in your notebook very carefully, paying attention to detail.
Science
Examination:
1 hour
The examination paper will consist of a number of short and long structured questions. The examination accounts for 75% of the summer mark. The remaining 25% is based on continuous assessment.
What you need to revise:
How to be a good scientist?
Atoms
What are living things made of?
Earth and Space
How did I get here?
Energy (your teacher will tell you how much of this material you will need to learn).
Revision tips:
At the start of each unit booklet are lists of the terms and skills you will be examined on. Make revision notes and test your understanding by re-doing end of unit class tests. Get someone at home to ask you questions (refer them to the start of each booklet). Plan your revision carefully as you will not be able to revise a year’s work the night before the exam. Parts of the course you are weak on should be revised at least twice.
Technology
The examination accounts for 50% of the summer grade and will be based on the entire year’s work. The remaining 50% is based on continuous assessment.
Examination:
45 minutes
Examination Content:
Topics from throughout the year. These include:
· Wood
· Metal
· Plastic
· Tools and equipment
· Marking Out
· The design process
· Safety
There will be a design-based question on the examination in addition to short answer type questions.
If you are missing a booklet speak to your class teacher.
Revision Tips:
Start your revision with plenty of time to spare. Make revision notes from your booklets. Make sure you bring a ruler, sharp pencils and some colouring pencils/pens to the examination with you. Take care with the design question.
Form 2
English
There are three skill areas: speaking and listening, reading and writing. The work you do throughout the spring and summer terms accounts for 60% of your examination mark as follows: Speaking and listening:
Writing: Functional writing
Exercise book upkeep: Consistency and quality of work produced for classwork and homework. 20%
The examination format is as follows:
Examination: 1 hour
Reading task
There is emphasis on using the PEE (Point, evidence, explanation) format to:
• Structure your written work
• Develop your response to reading You will also have done a structured spelling programme throughout the year.
To help you do this:
• Look carefully over the work you have done throughout the year and identify any problems you have. For example, spelling, grammar, punctuation, paragraphing.
• Talk to your teacher and/or use a textbook or notes to help you tackle these problems.
• Make full use of opportunities to practise examination techniques in class.
• Go over this work and assess what you have done well and how you could improve.
Food and Nutrition
Examination:
Spelling Assessment (10%)
Practical Assessment Apple crumble (25%)
Written Examination (65%)
Format of written paper:
40 minutes
Recall and data response type questions
Short answers and paragraphs
Work to be covered:
Booklet 1 and 2
Revise:
Revise all of the booklets thoroughly
Make notes on each topic
Learn key words at front of booklet
Recipes do not need to be learnt but knowing reasons for choice of ingredients may be useful.
Exam tips:
Look at the marks awarded for each question for example 5 marks you need to give 5 points
Fill the available space for each question
Look for key words in the question such as ‘discuss’, ‘explain’ or ‘evaluate’.
Topic 1: Weather
Pupils should learn
• Key ideas and terms from booklet
Topic 2: Rocks and Coasts
Pupils should learn
• The basic geology of Northern Ireland
• The rock cycle
• Weathering and erosion processes
• The main rock groups and types
• Processes and landforms of coastal erosion
• Volcanoes
Other graphical and mapping skills practiced throughout these topics will also be assessed in the examination. Pupils should bring the correct materials (e.g. pencil, rubber, ruler, colouring pencils) to ensure that they can complete these tasks.
History
Examination:
1 hour 80% + (term assessment 20%)
Examination format:
1 compulsory sourcework question and a mixture of short questions and paragraph answers.
Questions will be taken from the list of topics below Revise only work from terms 2 & 3, from notes, handouts and the textbook
Revise:
The origins of the slave trade (textbook pages 2-5) Slaves’ experiences from capture in Africa to auction in the New World, including the ‘Middle Passage’ (textbook pages 6-11)
Life on the Plantations (textbook pages 12-15)
The campaign for Civil Rights in the USA from the 1950s (textbook chapters 4-5)
Revision Tips:
1. First read each topic using your own notes and the relevant pages in the textbook.
2. Then write down the key points for each topic.
3. You are now ready to learn the information.
4. Practise writing paragraph answers. Pay attention to organization, grammar and detail.
5. Review your sourcework technique and follow the guidance provided by your teacher.
Latin
Examination structure:
Vocabulary (continuous assessment from Stage 10 onwards) 10%
Examination paper (translation, comprehension and background) – 1 hour 90%
Revision:
All grammar from Stages 1-14 of the Cambridge Latin Course
Vocabulary from Stages 1-14 of the Cambridge Latin Course as given on the list supplied in advance.
Stage 13 background information on “Britain before the Romans” and “The Britons and the Romans” (pp. 16-23)
Use www.myclc.co.uk/book-1 and www.myclc.co.uk/book-2 for vocabulary and translation practice and look at the grammar information on Google Classroom.
Mathematics
Examination:
Two 45 minute papers, one calculator, one non-calculator. All work covered in Form 2 will be tested. Each paper will make up 50% of your final mark.
Equipment needed:
Scientific calculator, pen, pencil, rubber, ruler, protractor, compass
Revision tips:
Use your Revision Sheets and Success Criteria to be sure that you have a good grasp of each topic. For copies of these, solutions and some helpful PowerPoints and video explanations you can visit your Maths Google Classroom.
Video examples can be found in the Form 2 playlist of the MCB Maths Department YouTube channel (scan the QR code below) or search for any topic on the Corbettmaths website (www.corbettmaths.com).
The best way to revise Maths is to practise questions! Make sure you have a go at the past papers which are in your Google Classroom. Use any worked examples in your notes or workbooks to help you. Learn any rules and methods.
To revise a specific topic, view the ‘lessons’ and complete the practice questions on MyMaths (username: methodist1, password: square193).
Modern Languages
French
Speaking:
In class time before the examination week. Oral questions will be provided by your teacher.
Writing & Grammar:
Examination paper during examination week (50 minutes).
Pupils will have to complete reading activities based on topics covered throughout the year and complete an extended piece of writing based on 4 bullet points. The examination will cover the sentence builders from units 1-7.
German
Reading and Writing Paper: 50% 45 minutes
Speaking Paper:
Speaking in class time, tested during 3rd term.
50%
Topics:
Chapters 1 & 2 of Kerboodle (www.kerboodle.com). Get in contact your teacher if you have forgotten your log in details.
• Saying where you live
• Talking about your family and your pets
• Describing people and animals (Physical and personality descriptions)
• The alphabet
• Colours
• Numbers
• Days of the week and months of the year
• Opinions and preferences
• Classroom objects
Grammar:
• Genders (masculine, feminine and neuter)
• Definite articles (der,die,das)
• indefinite articles (ein, eine, ein)
• nominative and accusative cases (ein→einen; eine→eine; ein→ein)
• Verbs in the present tense, particulary haben = to have and sein = to be
• Possessive adjectives (mein = my; dein = your; sein = his; ihr = her)
• Word order (verb as second idea in a sentence)
• Plurals
• Asking questions and basic question words
Revision:
Read through information in grammar book, workbooks and grammar and vocabulary points in the relevant chapters of Kerboodle.
Extended pieces of writing will also be of use in revising for the speaking/writing examination.
Revise vocabulary in your workbooks, making sure you at least recognise the words from German into English.
Interactive revision materials from Kerboodle can be accessed via Google Classroom.
Spanish Examination:
Speaking: 25%
Listening: 25%
Reading and Writing: 50%
Speaking Paper:
In class time before the examination week. Oral questions will be provided by your teacher.
Listening paper:
In class time before the examination week
Reading and Writing paper:
Examination paper during examination week (50 minutes). Pupils will have to respond to reading texts, translate from English into Spanish and Spanish into English, and complete an extended piece of writing based on 4 bullet points. The examination will cover vocabulary and grammar from both booklets: Term 1 and Term 2.
Topics to revise:
Unit 1: talking about yourself and your age
Unit 2: talking about your birthday
Unit 3: talking about where you live
Unit 4: talking about what you like / dislike at school.
Unit 5: talking about free time
Unit 6: talking about your family and ages
Unit 7: describing physical appearance (hair and eyes)
Unit 8: describing personality
Unit 9: comparing people’s personality
Grammar to revise:
Adjectives and agreements
Key verbs: tener / ser/ me gusta
Comparisons
Revision resources
Booklets 1 and 2.
Language Gym website: https://uk.language-gym.com
Music
There will be a short examination in class time (50%) and personal assessments in the Summer term, including a spelling test (10%) and a Baroque composition (20%). Each pupil will have the choice of playing a piece/song of their own choice or producing a fact sheet on a composer of their choice (20%).
Revision:
A separate revision sheet on the Baroque Period will be provided. Pupils should listen to the various pieces of music linked to the topic. All of these revision materials will be posted on Google Classroom.
Religion Education Examination:
45 minutes (worth 80%)
Type of questions:
Short answers, short paragraphs and longer paragraphs.
What to learn:
Learn all your notes on Judaism paying careful attention to detail.
Corrie Ten Boom
Prejudice and Discrimination – Martin Luther King, Racism, Stereotype, Sectarianism
Coursework:
‘Never Again’ project (worth 20%)
Revision:
Learn the notes in your notebook and Judaism booklet very carefully, paying attention to detail.
Science Examination: 1 hour
The examination paper will consist of a number of short and long questions. The examination accounts for 75% of the summer mark. The remaining 25% is based on continuous assessment.
What you will need to revise:
Physics Investigations
Food, Glorious food
Physical Change
Interdependence of Living Things
Chemical Change
Electricity (your teacher will tell you how much of this material you will need to learn)
Revision Tips:
At the end of each unit booklet are lists of terms and skills you will be examined on. Make revision notes and test your understanding by re-doing end of unit class tests. Get someone at home to ask you questions (refer them to the start of each booklet). Plan your revision carefully as you will not be able to revise a year’s work the night before the exam. Parts of the course you are weak on should be revised at least twice.
Technology Examination:
45 minutes
Examination Content:
The Summer Examination will be based on content from the Nightlight Booklet & the Birdbox Booklet
If you are missing a booklet speak to your class teacher.
There will be a design-based question on the examination in addition to short answer type questions.
The examination accounts for 50% of the summer grade and will be based on the entire year’s work. The remaining 50% is based on continuous assessment.
Revision Tips:
Start your revision with plenty of time to spare. Make revision notes from your booklets. Make sure you bring a calculator, ruler, sharp pencils and some colouring pencils/pens to the examination with you. Take care with the design question.
Form 3
English
There are three skill areas: speaking and listening, reading and writing.
The work you do throughout the spring and summer terms accounts for 50% of your examination mark as follows:
Speaking and listening: Group discussion on class novel 10%
Reading: Poetry comparison 20%
Writing: Creative writing (done as C.A.) 20%
The examination format is as follows:
Examination: 1 hour 30 minutes
Section 1: Literary Comprehension
Section 2: Class novel: You will be asked to write an essay on some aspect of the class novel. You will not have the text in the examination and you will have to memorise a few quotations to include in your essay.
Revision:
There is emphasis on using the PEE (Point, evidence, explanation) format to develop your response to reading, both in the comprehension and in the response to the set text.
Answering the set text questions will be new to you. The following tips should help you to prepare:
• Re-read the text on your own at least once.
• Make notes on all the main characters and themes.
• Plan out in note form how you would answer an essay question on one or more characters or themes. Your teacher will give you examples of the types of questions you might expect.
Food and Nutrition
Examination:
Spelling Assessment – (10%)
Practical Assessment – Chocolate and pear pudding (25%)
Written Examination - (65%)
Format of written paper:
40 minutes
Recall and data response type questions
Short answers and paragraphs
Work to be covered:
Booklet 1 and 2
(Your teacher will confirm after Easter what topic you need to learn up to in booklet 3).
Revise:
Revise all of the booklets thoroughly Make notes on each topic
Learn key words at front of booklet
Recipes do not need to be learnt but knowing reasons for choice of ingredients may be useful.
Exam tips:
Look at the marks awarded for each question for example 5 marks you need to give 5 points Fill the available space for each question
Look for key words in the question such as ‘discuss’, ‘explain’ or ‘evaluate’.
Geography
Examination: 1 Hour
Development Revision Topics
• What is development?
• Development indicators
• Why is Africa so poor?
• Globalisation
• Fair Trade
Hazards Revision Topics
• What is a hazard
• Different types of hazards
• Malaria
• Tornadoes
• Wildfires
• Earthquakes
• GIS
Other graphical and mapping skills practiced throughout these topics will also be assessed in the examination. Pupils should bring the correct materials (e.g. pencil, rubber, ruler, colouring pencils) to ensure that they can complete these tasks.
History Examination:
1 hour 80% + (term assessment 20%)
Examination format:
A compulsory sourcework section and a mixture of short questions and paragraph answers. Questions will be taken from the list of topics below.
Revise only work from terms 2 & 3, from notes, handouts and the textbook
Topics to be revised:
Treaty of Versailles
Nazi Germany – Reasons why people supported Hitler after WW1, Police State, Censorship and Propaganda, Nazi Social Policies including women, youth, Jews (see notes) Ireland – Background to and the reasons for Partition (textbook ch.5)
Revision tips:
Review your sourcework technique and follow the guidance provided by your teacher. Compile a list of the key words and phrases for each topic and learn the list thoroughly. Practise writing paragraphs, paying attention to organisation, grammar and detail.
Latin Examination structure:
Vocabulary (continuous assessment from Stage 17 onwards) 10% Examination paper (translation, comprehension and background) – 1 hour 90%
Revision:
All grammar from Stages 1-20 of the Cambridge Latin Course Vocabulary from Stages 1-20 of the Cambridge Latin Course as given on the list supplied in advance.
Chapter 19 background information on “Isis” and “Worshipping Isis” (pp. 154-163)
Use www.myclc.co.uk/book-1 and www.myclc.co.uk/book-2 for vocabulary and translation practice and look at the grammar information on Google Classroom.
Mathematics
Examination format:
Two 45 minute papers, one calculator, one non-calculator.
All work covered in Form 3 will be tested. Topics covered in Forms 1 and 2 are assumed to be known and may be examined. Your teacher will provide a list of other topics that may appear on your examination.
Each paper will make up 50% of your final mark.
Equipment needed:
Scientific calculator, pen, pencil, rubber, ruler, protractor, compass
Revision Tips:
Use your Revision Sheets and Success Criteria to be sure that you have a good grasp of each topic. For copies of these, solutions and some helpful PowerPoints and video explanations you can visit your Maths Google. Classroom.
Video examples can be found in the Form 1-3 Playlist of the MCB Maths Department You Tube channel (scan the QR code below) or search for any topic on the Corbettmaths website (www.corbettmaths.com).
The best way to revise Maths is to practise questions! Make sure you have a go at the past papers which are in your Google Classroom. Use any worked examples in your notes or workbooks to help you. Learn any rules and methods.
To revise a specific topic, view the ‘lessons’ and complete the practice questions on MyMaths (username: methodist1, password: square193).
Modern Languages
French
Speaking:
In class time before examination week. Details provided by teacher.
Reading, Writing & Grammar:
Examination paper during examination week 45 minutes. Writing paper consisting of translation and extended writing based on modules covered this year.
Revision list will be supplied by your teacher.
German
Reading & Writing Paper: 50% 45 minutes
Speaking Paper: 50%
Speaking in class time, tested during 3rd term
Topics:
Chapters 3 & 4 of Kerboodle (www.kerboodle.com). Get in contact with your teacher if you have forgotten your log in details.
• Freizeit – talking about your hobbies (sport, music and new technologies)
• Saying how often you do something
• Telling the time
• Numbers
• Days of the week and months of the year
• Opinions and preferences, especially in connection with your hobbies/sports/music/film
Preferences
• Future plans
• Food and drink
• Modes of Transport
• Adapting the above information to talk about a past holiday
Grammar:
• Present tense of regular and irregular verbs
• Haben, sein and werden as auxiliary verbs
• Tenses (past, present and future)
• Weil (sends the verbs to the end of the sentence)
• gern, lieber am liebsten
Revision:
Read through information in grammar book, workbooks and grammar and vocabulary points in the relevant chapters of Kerboodle.
Extended pieces of writing will also be of use in revising for the speaking/writing examination.
Revise vocabulary in your workbooks, making sure you at least recognize the words from German into English.
Interactive revision materials from Kerboodle can be accessed via Google Classroom.
Russian
Examination:
1 hour 30 minutes
Topics:
Iskra 1 Units 6-8
Speaking 30%
Reading & Writing 70%
Speaking in class – 2 minute presentation on Unit 7 Holidays – completed in class prior to the examinations.
Details and supportive materials will be given in class and posted on Google Classroom.
Reading & Writing examination Unit 6-8
• Revise all vocabulary at the end of each unit
• Verbs and noun endings
• Cases (especially Genitive and Accusative)
• Opinions
• The longer writing task will be based on Unit 8 School (150 words)
Detailed instructions will be given in class and supporting documentation and advice will be posted on Google Classroom.
Spanish
Examination:
Speaking: 25%
Listening: 25%
Reading/Writing: 50%
Speaking:
In class time before the examination week. Oral questions will be provided by your teacher.
Listening:
In class time before the examination week
Reading and Writing:
Examination paper during examination week (50 minutes). Pupils will have to respond to reading texts, translate from English into Spanish and Spanish into English, and complete an extended piece of writing based on 4 bullet points. The examination will cover vocabulary and grammar from modules 1-4 of the textbook.
Topics to revise:
Module 1: holidays
Module 2: free time activities: phones, music, TV
Module 3: food and drink, meals, going to a party
Module 4: arranging to go out, daily routine, clothes.
Grammar to revise:
Present tense
Preterite (past) tense
Immediate future tense
Reflexive verbs for routine
Music
There will be a short examination in class time (50%) and a number of personal assessments in the Summer term, including a PowerPoint presentation or a solo performance (30%) and a composition (20%).
Revision:
A separate revision sheet on Theme and Variation Form and the Romantic Period will be provided. Pupils should listen to the various pieces of music linked to the topic. All of these revision materials will be posted on Google Classroom.
Religious Education Examination:
45 minutes (worth 80%)
Type of questions:
Short answers, short paragraphs and longer paragraphs.
What to learn:
The two world Religions studied since Christmas.
• Islam (all of Islam booklet)
• Sikhism (up to the end of page 10 in booklet)
NOTE: You do not need to learn the religions studied before Christmas.
Coursework:
Islam Coursework (20%)
Revision:
Learn the notes in your notebook and booklets very carefully, paying attention to detail. Make sure your knowledge is accurate and you do not confuse different religions. Some answers will need understanding as well as knowledge.
Science Biology Examination:
1 hour
Short and long structured questions
The examination accounts for 80% of the Summer mark. The remaining 20% is based on continuous assessment.
The examination paper will consist of a number of short and long structured questions, testing only material studied this year. Questions may include work on graphs, labeling diagrams, working with results from experiments, etc.
Topics:
Breath of Life
Life Under Pressure
Love Matters
Brain Power Drugs
Revision:
Learn your notes thoroughly. Make revision notes and test your understanding by re-doing old tests or homeworks. Learn all the material in your booklets - don’t forget the experiments. Use the resources available on Google Classroom.
Chemistry Examination:
1 hour
Short and long structured questions
The examination accounts for 80% of the Summer mark. The remaining 20% is based on continuous assessment.
The examination paper will consist of a number of short and long structured questions. Questions may be included on practicals that you have carried out and practical demonstrations carried out by your teacher during the year.
• Acids and Alkalis
• Metals
• Chemical equations
Learn your notes thoroughly. Make revision notes and test your understanding by re-doing end of topic tests. Also make use of resources on Google Classroom.
Physics
Examination:
1 hour
Short and long structured questions
The examination accounts for 80% of the Summer mark. The remaining 20% is based on continuous assessment.
The examination paper will consist of a number of short and long structured questions. Questions may be included on practical work carried out during the year.
Topics:
P3.1 Forces
P3.2 Motion
P3.3 Light
Revision:
Make sure all definitions are learned. Try again questions which have been done in class, use your question booklets for each topic. Refer to completed versions of all listed booklets on Google classroom. Make sure you bring a pencil, pen, ruler, protractor and calculator to the examination.
Technology
The examination accounts for 50% of the summer grade and will be based on the entire year’s work. The remaining 50% is based on continuous assessment.
Examination: 45 minutes
Examination Content:
Pupils will produce a Plan of Manufacture for their Plane Project. Guidance will be provided during class time, and a revision document will be shared prior to the Summer examination.
Revision Tips:
Use the planer booklet to revise the following;
• Tools
• Machines
• Working Drawing
• Health & Safety
Bring a ruler, pencil & colouring to examination.
