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Year 7 Revision Guide Summer 2014

The Skinners’ School

Year 7 Revision Guide

Summer 2014


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May 2014

Dear Year 7 pupils and parents

Inside this booklet and building upon our recent assembly, you will find some helpful hints on how to

prepare for the exams, including an outline of what you need to study for each of the subjects.

The exams will take place during the second and third week after the term break.

Monday 9 – Friday 20 June 2014

To be fully prepared for the exams you need to begin your revision NOW, making full use of

your independent study homework allocation.

You should:

check with other members of your class that all of your notes are up to date

ask friends and teachers if there are topics that you do not understand

use the blank timetable at the back of your booklet to plan revision by topic

create a revision folder by subject:-

(1st stage) reduce topics to note form

(2nd

stage) transform notes to key words on revision cards and ‘Post-it’ notes.

Hint: place ‘Post-it’ notes on mirrors and doors around the house!

Be collaborative – involve others – working with willing class mates and family makes revision active, expanding on the key words and asking questions

make sure you have all your equipment ready before the exams begin

keep yourself hydrated and well rested – make sure you drink lots of water and have some early nights

We only ask that you do your best. Preparation is the key to this.

I wish you every success!

Mr C Johnson

Head of Year 7 & Transition


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Monday 9th

June

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SUBJECT: ENGLISH LENGTH OF PAPER: - 1 HOUR

30 MINUTES for a writing paper 30 MINUTES for a reading paper

MAIN TOPICS FOR REVISION Reading Questions will focus on a selected passage of a work of fiction:-

Selection and analysis of quotations

How the writer presents setting and character

Writer’s choice of language and its impact on a reader

Writing There will be one writing task You will be assessed on your ability to:-

Communicate clearly

Use appropriate style

Use a range of sentences and grammatical rules

Organise writing appropriately for chosen form

Choose words precisely and spell them correctly

Write neatly and legibly EQUIPMENT NEEDED FOR EXAMINATION A good pen and a spare pen REVISION HINTS Reading

Remind yourself of how to select and analyse quotations (Point – Evidence – Analysis).

Remind yourself of the different language techniques found in fictional writing.

Apply this understanding – select a random page of your class reader, before writing down how characters and setting are presented by the writer. Repeat this process and share your ideas with a class mate or family member.

Writing Revise the difference between simple, compound and complex sentences. Revise your understanding of the full range of punctuation marks (including: speech marks, commas, colons, semi colons). Apply this understanding by revisiting all written tasks and upgrading your quality of sentences and use of punctuation.

Check through your writing carefully; proofreading for sentence and punctuation accuracy, as well as for ambition with your language choices.


SUBJECT: FRENCH LENGTH OF PAPER: 1 hour reading, 1 hour listening, 1 hour writing to be done before the exam week (your teacher will inform you of the time of this in advance). MAIN TOPICS FOR REVISION Modules 1 – 5:

Module 1

Meeting people and introducing oneself School objects Numbers up to 20 Saying your age

Saying when your birthday is Giving the date Classroom objects and instructions Colours

Module 2

Talking about your family Pets

Describing people Talking about hair and eyes

Module 3

Saying where you live Describing your town Describing your house

Describing your bedroom Talking about what you do at home Telling the time

Module 4

Talking about places in town Asking, giving directions saying where you are going

Invitations for going out Giving opinions Ordering food and understanding prices

Module 5

Talking about your morning routine School subjects Opinions and reasons

Talking about your timetable Talking about what you do after school Numbers up to 100

Grammar: all pronouns (je, tu , il, nous, ...) negative (ne ... pas) un, une, des and le, la, les au, à la, à l’, aux + places adjectives reflexive verbs avoir, être, aller, faire intensifiers (très, beaucoup,...) -er verbs connectives (parce que, mais,...) prepositions Use vocabulary pages at the end of each module to revise vocabulary and spelling and use Expo-Langue to revise grammar. Reading comprehension and grammar exercises will be based on the topics of each unit. How can you check your revision progress? Work through the “Mini-test” sections in your textbook, modules 1-5. Since you will need to be able to show that you can communicate clearly in French, revise your grammar and vocabulary by using: www.rgshw.com www.languagesonline.org.uk

www.linguascope.com (Username: skinners ; Password: skinmfl014)


SUBJECT: GEOGRAPHY LENGTH OF PAPER: 50 MINUTES MAIN TOPICS FOR REVISION Plate Tectonics:

Structure of the earth

Convection currents

Types of plate boundary

Formation of volcanoes

Cause of earthquakes

How to predict, prepare for, and manage earthquakes.

Case study: Volcanic eruption or earthquake EQUIPMENT NEEDED FOR EXAMINATION

Pen, pencil, coloured pencils, rubber, sharpener, ruler OTHER HINTS

Read each question through carefully. The last question on each section is the levelled answer.

Make sure that you look for the marks available for each part of the question and that you leave

enough time to answer it thoroughly. If you have time; read back through the questions to make

sure there is nothing you could add. Make sure you use the correct terminology.


SUBJECT: HISTORY

LENGTH OF PAPER – 1 HOUR MAIN TOPICS FOR REVISION –

The Norman Conquest

William’s methods of control: Feudal system, Doomsday Book, castles

The Church and the Monarchy: The murder of Becket, King John, Henry VIII’s

break with Rome

The Crusades

Crime and Punishment in Ancient Rome

Question 1

A three part question from a choice of two.

Questions will test knowledge (4 mark question), explanatory skills (6 mark

question) and your ability to construct an argument (10 mark question)

Question 2

A compulsory two part source question

The questions may ask you to evaluate the reliability or utility of the sources or

explain the message or purpose.

You will need to use both knowledge and skills in your answers.

This question should take you about 1 hour

Ask your teacher for further details.


SUBJECT: MATHEMATICS

Revision list for Yr 7 2014 Exams

First of all don’t panic – this looks a lot but it’s just what you have done throughout the year. Use your folder,

mymaths.co.uk and your teachers to help you revise.

Practise questions regularly – and do not revise what you are already confident about, look at topics you are

not sure about and try and master them.. There will be a 1 hour non-calculator paper and 1 hour calculator

paper.

Topic Objectives

Sequences and rules * To describe integer sequences

* To generate terms of a simple sequence

Finding missing terms * To generate terms of a simple sequence, given a rule (see school presentation plan)

Finding the general term (nth

term)

* To generate sequences from patterns or practical contexts and describe the general

term in simple cases

Using letter symbols to

represent functions

* To use letter symbols to represent unknown numbers or variable

Decimals

Ordering Decimals

*To use decimal notation and place value.

*To multiply and divide by powers of ten

*To order and compare decimals in different context.

Directed Numbers *To understand negative numbers as positions on a number line.

*To order, add and subtract integers.

Estimates *To make and justify estimates and approximations of calculations.

Column method for addition,

subtraction and multiplication

Real life problems

*To use efficient written methods to ad and subtract whole number and decimals with a

focus on presentation.

* To use known facts to derive unknown facts

Ratio and Proportion * To understand the relationship between ratio and proportion

* To use direct proportion in simple contexts and to use ratio notation

Calculating ratios and

proportion

* To simplify ratios and divide a quantity into two parts in a given ratio

Algebraic terms and

expressions

*To use symbols to represent unknown numbers/variables

*To substitute numbers into an expression

Rules of algebra *To understand that algebraic operations follow the rules of arithmetic.

Expanding and simplifying * To simplify or transform linear expressions by collecting like terms

*To multiply out a single bracket.

* To expand brackets and collect like terms

Formulae

Equations

*To substitute integers into linear expressions and formulae.

*To derive simple formulae.

Areas of some 2-D shapes * To derive and use formulae for the area of a triangle, parallelogram and trapezium

* To calculate areas of compound shapes

Surface area and volume of

cuboids

* To know and use the formula for the area of a rectangle and to calculate the perimeter

and area of shapes made from rectangles

* To calculate the surface area of cubes and cuboids

* To know and use the formula for the volume of a cuboid and to calculate volumes and

surface areas of cuboids and shapes made from cuboids

Constructions * To make accurate mathematical constructions

* To construct a triangle using SAS and ASA

* To construct the midpoint and perpendicular bisector of a line segment and the

bisector of an angle

Reflections

Rotations

* To understand and use the language and notation associated with reflections and

rotations

* To recognise and visualise the symmetries of a 2-D shape


* To transform 2-D shapes by reflecting in given mirror lines

* To transform 2-D shapes by rotating about a given point

Translations Enlargements * To understand and use the language and notation associated with translations &

enlargement.

* To recognise and visualise the symmetries of a 2-D shape

* To transform 2-D shapes by translating

* To transform shapes using reflection, rotation and translation

* To enlarge 2-D shapes, given a centre of enlargement and a positive integer scale

factor

Multiplying & dividing negative

numbers

* To multiply by negative numbers

* To divide by negative numbers

HCF and LCM * To find the highest common factor of two integers

* To find the lowest common multiple of two integers.

Powers and Roots * To apply Integers between 1 and 10 to various powers.

* To apply the second and third roots to various integers

Prime Factors * To write a number as a product of its prime factors

* To find the HCF and LCM of two numbers by finding their prime factors.

Alternate and Corresponding

angles

* To identify alternate and corresponding angles

* To calculate missing angles using alternate and corresponding angles.

Interior and Exterior Angles of

Polygons

* To calculate interior and exterior angles in regular polygons

The geometric properties of

quadrilaterals

* To learn the properties that define various quadrilaterals

Fractions and Decimals * To recognise that a recurring decimal is a fraction

* To convert a fraction to a decimal

* To order fractions and decimals

Adding and Subtracting

fractions

* To add and subtract fractions

Multiplying and Dividing

fractions

* To calculate fractions of quantities

* To multiply and divide an integer by a fraction

Percentages *To express one given number as a percentage of another

Percentage Increase and

Decrease

* To calculate percentage increase and decrease

Index Notation * To use index notation for small positive integers

Probability & Probability Scales *To work out different probabilities

*To understand the probability scale

*To know probabilities sum to 1

Mutually Exclusive events *To understand what mutually exclusive events are

Calculating probabilities *To work with sample space diagrams

*To work with two way tables

Experimental probabilities *To understand the difference between theoretical and experimental probability

*To calculate theoretical and experimental probability

The Circle * To understand the definition of a circle.

* To recognise and name the various parts of a circle

Circumference of a Circle *To learn the formula to calculate a circles circumference

* To use the formula to calculate the circumference

Area of a Circle *To learn the formula to calculate a circles area

* To use the formula to calculate the area

Surface Area and Volume of

Prisms

* To convert between area and volume measures

* To calculate surface area and volume of right prisms

Imperial Units * To know rough metric equivalents of imperial measures in common use.

* To convert between metric and imperial units


Finding a function from Inputs

and Outputs

* To find a function given a set of inputs and outputs

* To find an inverse of a function

Graphs of Functions * To plot the graph of a function in all four quadrants

Gradient of a Straight Line * To recognise that the equation of a straight line is

y = mx +c

* To calculate the gradient and intercept of straight lines

Real-Life Graphs * To construct and plot graphs given real life situations

* To interpret and use the graphs to make predictions

Powers of 10

Large Numbers

*To read and write positive integer powers of 10

*To multiply and divide integers and decimals by 0.1, 0.01 and powers of 10

* Round decimals to the nearest whole number or to 1 or 2 decimal places

* To round positive numbers to any given power of 10

Working with Decimals * To round decimals to the nearest whole number or a given number of decimal places

Multiplying and dividing

decimals

* To multiply decimals and integers by integers and decimals

* To divide decimals and integers by integers and decimals

Combinations of

Transformations

* To transform shapes by rotation, reflection and translation

* To transform a shape with a combination of the above

Enlargements * To enlarge a 2D shape given a centre of enlargement and a positive integer scale factor

Planes of Symmetry * To identify reflection symmetry in 3D shapes

Shape and Ratio * To apply the relationship between ratio and proportion to shape sizes.

* To simplify ratios

Algebraic Equations involving

negative numbers

* To construct and solve linear integer equations with negatives

Equations with unknowns on

both sides

* To construct and solve linear integer equations with unknowns on both sides

Substituting into expressions

and

Substituting into formulae

* To substitute positive integers into expressions involving small powers

* To substitute integers into simple formulae

Creating your own expressions

and formulae

* To create and derive simple formulae

Map Scales * To use and interpret maps and scale drawings in the context of mathematics and other

subjects.

Loci * To find simple loci to produce shapes and paths

Bearings * Use bearings to specify a direction from one position to another

Statistical Surveys * To write a questionnaire with appropriate questions

* To plan and collect data accurately and efficiently

Stem and Leaf Diagrams * To create stem-and-leaf diagrams given a set of data.

* to calculate statistics for sets of discrete and continuous data

Interpreting graphs and

diagrams

* To interpret a range of graphs and diagrams relating to statistical data

* To discuss and critique statements made about the data

Scatter graphs * To plot a scatter diagram give a set of data

* To interpret the graph in relation to its correlation

Analysing Data * To discuss, analyse and write about the results of a statistical enquiry

Expand and Simplify * Simplify expressions by collecting like terms

* Expand and simplify single brackets

* Expand and solve linear equations

Solving Equations by Trial and

Improvement

* to find an approximate solution to a non-linear equation through trial and

improvement

Constructing Equations * To construct and solve linear equations given a problem

Problems with Graphs * To find the gradient, y-intercept and equation of straight line graphs.

Real-life graphs * To construct linear functions arising from real-life situations.

* To interpret graphs arising from real-life situations

Change of Subject * To rearrange a formula to make another variable the subject


SUBJECT: SCIENCE LENGTH OF PAPER - 1 HOUR MAIN TOPICS FOR REVISION Acids and Alkalis Energy Cells & Systems Simple Chemical Reactions Particle Theory

Classification & Variation Reproduction Forces Circuits & Electricity Solutions

EQUIPMENT NEEDED FOR EXAMINATION Ruler / Pen / Pencil / Eraser / Calculator OTHER HINTS

Read the questions really carefully to get as much information as you need.

Answer the question that is being asked – NOT the question you think is being asked !

Use your notes from your exercise book and the chapters in the text book. Look back at tests already completed.

You should be able to answer questions on: Practical investigations. Drawing tables, graphs, explaining results. Variables.

Energy Sources of energy Renewable and non-renewable energy sources Environmental effects of burning fossil fuels Formation of fossil fuels

Cells Structure of plant and animal cells Cells, organs and systems in plants and animals

Acids & Alkalis Their properties pH number Neutralisation

Classification Grouping by characteristics Causes of variation Selective breeding

Simple Chemical Reactions Physical & chemical changes Acid & alkali Acid & metal Acid & carbonate Combustion, reacting with oxygen

Word equations Simple chemical symbols: e.g. C, N, O, H, Cu, Mg

Particle Theory Changes of state – solids, liquids, gases Density (mass ÷ volume) Expansion Diffusion, gas pressure

Forces Different types of forces Balanced and unbalanced forces Speeding up and slowing down Speed = distance/time Pressure = weight area

Simple Circuits Circuit diagrams, Component symbols, current, voltage, resistance, series circuits, parallel circuits

Solutions Terms e.g. solute, solvent, solution, soluble Separating techniques Filtering, distilling, chromatography

Reproduction Changes of boys and girls at puberty, male and Female reproductive systems, fertilisation Development during pregnancy Effects of smoking and alcohol on baby’s development


SUBJECT: STEM

LENGTH OF PAPER: 1 hour in lessons

Pupils will be tested on everything learnt in STEM so far this year.

STEM Graphics (Mrs Spencer)

Topics covered

The 8 steps of the design process

(lesson 1)

Analysing a design brief and understanding how to explore key words in a design brief

(lesson 2)

Typography and lettering:

- identifying serif and san serif typefaces (lesson 3)

- identifying different parts of a letterform (lesson 3)

- identifying different ways to make type look 3D (lesson 4)

- defining a product specification and knowing how it is used to design a product (lesson 6)

- know how to annotate a design idea (lessons 6 and 7)

Remember that all your lesson content can be found on any Skinners computer, by opening the

DT folder on computer desktops/DT public folder/Yr 7 STEM Gr lesson notes/ then the folder

relating to your rotation.

STEM Workshop Practice (Mr. Walters)

Topics covered

Workshop Health & Safety and Risk Assessment

Accurate measurement and Marking Out

Tool and process identification

Equipment needed for the Exam:

Pencil

Eraser

Ruler (30cm)

Sharpener

Compass

Colouring pencils


Revision Tips & Techniques

The odd hour here and there isn't enough. Make a revision plan you can stick to, with a daily outline that includes times for breaks and meals.

Know your strong and weak subjects and mix them up on your timetable, don't do all the nightmare topics at once.

Set targets that you know you can reach and tick them off as you accomplish them.

You will need help at some point, ask parents, siblings, teachers and friends for support.

Find somewhere quiet to revise. You could also try working with other people but, if you can't concentrate, save get-togethers for breaks from the books.

Put your exams into perspective, they are only one aspect of life.

Seven Rules of Revision

1. Make your own revision notes. You'll learn as you write and, once you've got them, you're halfway there.

2. Be brief. Check the syllabus or ask a teacher to make sure you've got the key areas sussed. 3. Concentrating on the plus points of revision helps keep you going. Start by thinking how much

easier you'll find the exams. 4. Don't overdo it. Your concentration lapses after a couple of hours, so take regular breaks. 5. Experiment with different revision techniques. Variety beats boredom. 6. Focus. Don't make pointless notes. Look at past exam papers and see how questions could

be asked. 7. Get confident. If you're positive about exams, you should take in more information and

remember it when it counts.

Six Simple Techniques

1. Condense. Fitting notes onto one side of paper makes them easier to stomach, so rewrite and cut down as you go.

2. Highlight. Target key areas using colours and symbols. Visuals help you remember the facts. 3. Record. Try putting important points, quotes and formulae on tape. If you hear them and read

them, they're more likely to sink in. 4. Talk. Read your notes out loud, it's one way of getting them to register. 5. Test. See what you can remember without notes, but avoid testing yourself on subjects you

know already. 6. Time. Do past exam papers against the clock, it's an excellent way of getting up to speed.

Revision Planners

To make the most of the revision time before your exams, make a list of all the topics you need to

cover, then make your own planner, and print it out as a daily, weekly, or monthly view.

Preparation is everything Before you start, check:

Exactly when, where and how long each exam is.

What areas you need to cover for each one.

That you have all the notes, books and past exam papers you need.

What kind of exams they are, e.g. multiple choice or essay-based.

Whether you have any exam timetable clashes and how to resolve them.

What percentage your coursework carries for each subject.


Healthy Body = Healthy Mind

Food for thought

Eating a variety of healthy foods doesn't just give your body a boost, it also benefits your brain cells.

Skipping meals may well give you extra cramming time, but it can also leave you hungry and unable

to concentrate, so, eat regularly and sensibly. Think wholemeal sandwiches and fruit, rather than

cakes and biscuits!

Brain Fuel

Bread, pasta, cereals and potatoes are filling and packed with starchy carbohydrates, which release energy slowly, meaning you can keep going for longer.

Fruit and vegetables give you essential vitamins and minerals. Aim for at least five portions a day.

Drink plenty of fluids. Dehydrated brains don't think clearly and water is healthier than sweet, fizzy drinks.

Meat, fish, pulses, milk and dairy foods are good sources of protein. Moderate amounts are essential for a healthy diet.

Exercise

Staying hidden away in your bedroom can often seem like the best option when revision time is short.

But a bit of the great outdoors can blow the cobwebs away and help you relax. If you can't get out, at

least get up and out of your chair for a stretch and a wander. Better still, go for a swim or put those

footie boots on and give your mind and body a workout.

FINALLY, AS THE EXAMINATION PERIOD APPROACHES

Check that all your writing equipment is in good working order and put a new ink cartridge in your pen

so that it doesn't run out at an awkward moment. Always have a spare pen ready as backup.

During the Examinations

You should carry all of your pens and pencils in a see-through bag. A small plastic bag is suitable. There is no need to buy a new pencil case.

During each examination your school bag must be placed at the back of the examination room.

Silence must be maintained from the moment the invigilator (the adult in charge of the examinations) begins to hand out the papers, until all the papers have been collected.

Read the questions carefully. Most marks are lost in examinations through careless reading of the question.

Keep to the suggested timings for each part of the paper. Try to allow 5 minutes to check through your work.

Finally, get a good night's sleep the night before the examination and don't worry. Just try to do your best.


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