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Year 7 Examinations 2015
Revision Handbook
Year 7 Examinations 2015: Revision Handbook
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Year 7 Examinations 2015: Revision Handbook
Classics
The exam will last one hour. The total number of marks is /65. The exam is divided into three
sections: Section A, Section B and Section C.
Section A – General Knowledge Questions
• You will be asked a series of general knowledge questions on all the topics we have
covered this year: Religion and Mythology, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome.
• The questions will require short factual answers.
Section B - Comprehension exercise
• There will be a choice of 2 stories to pick from. You will need to choose ONE story and
read and answer the questions which follow.
• The stories will be taken from the following topics so you will need to revise each: Julius
Caesar and The Odyssey.
Section C – Essay Question
• There will be a choice of 2 essay topics to choose from. You must choose ONE essay
topic to write about.
• You will need to revise both topics in good detail to be able to write a good essay.
• The topics to choose from will be: Roman army including weapons, tactics,
responsibilities OR Greek Culture, including the Theatre and the Olympic Games.
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Year 7 Examinations 2015: Revision Handbook
Design Technology
The study of Design Technology is the study of technical processes used in industry as well
as how the designer harnesses this knowledge to create high quality and responsible
design. To appreciate this is to understand how our Years 7 – 9 curriculum is structured.
During the year, all students are set clear goals in terms of the technological processes that
they expected to understand and work with, as well as our expectations of their
understanding of the design cycle. These two separate elements therefore make up the
content of the summer examination.
Revision for the summer examinations will take place with your son’s teacher during class
time in the lead up to the examination but it is also expected to take place at home
principally using the comprehensive coloured A4 teacher handouts that students carry in
their work folders as well as their homework sheets. Each year is part of a larger scheme of
work leading both to GCSE and A Levels.
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What is Design Technology – understanding both terms with clear definitions.
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The purpose of studying Design Technology – an introduction to the subject.
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Health and safety in the workshop – understanding safety systems and procedures
within the workshops. The expectations of a student in the workshop.
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Biomorphism – The history and concept of this design movement.
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Anthropometrics and ergonomics – What do these two terms mean? Explain and apply
them.
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Understanding the processes used and subject specific vocabulary applied to the
following:
o Working with Foam Board
o Files and Filing
o The Vacuum Former
o The plastics cutter
o Cutting and bending BMS
o Brazing and silver soldering
o Preparation for and spray painting
o Manufacturing a trophy base
o The use of a pilar drill and a clamp
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Year 7 Examinations 2015: Revision Handbook
English
Structure of Exam
The exam paper will be 60 minutes long.
There will be a Section A, which assesses reading skills, and a Section B, which assesses
writing skills.
Both sections are equally weighted.
Spelling, punctuation and grammar is assessed in both sections.
The skills being assessed throughout the paper are taken from the reading and writing
objectives you have been working towards all year.
Areas to Study and Revise
You must be prepared to answer questions on a piece of unseen prose.
You must be prepared to write a piece of autobiography.
General Advice
All answers should be completed using a black or blue pen.
You should write in full sentences.
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Year 7 Examinations 2015: Revision Handbook
French
The examination that you will take during the school examination week will have two
papers: a reading comprehension paper and a writing paper. You will also have an
individual speaking exam with your teacher and a listening comprehension exam. These
will take place in class time and your teacher will advise you as to the exact date.
Speaking Exam:
• You will be asked to prepare answers to a list of questions that your teacher will give you
a week before the speaking exam.
• You will have to learn your answers to all of the questions and your teacher will ask you
a selection of them.
• The questions will test the material covered since September.
Listening/Reading and Writing Exams:
The three remaining exams will test the following material covered since the second
“Milestone” assessment.
Hobbies:
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I can understand and describe sport, hobbies and free-time
I know which activities need Je joue au and which Je fais du / de la
Verbs:
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I can recognise the meanings of some common –er verbs
I know what the verb subjects mean (je / tu / il / nous etc.)
I understand how to use –er verbs
I understand how to use the irregular verbs avoir / être
Myself : (Includes topics covered since September)
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I can write and understand information (in a reading or listening exam) about myself,
including details such as :
o my name / age / birthday
o where I live
o my pets (name, age, colour, size, character)
o my family (age and names of members of the family)
o my appearance (hair, eyes, height, size)
o my character
o my hobbies and interests
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I can also write about other people (such as describing someone in my family), giving
their name, age, birthday, hobbies etc.
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I can form simple questions, such as “What are your hobbies? Do you have a pet? How
old are you?
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Geography
Fantastic Places
Key Questions
Lesson One – Svalbard
What is life like in Svalbard?
What will the future hold?
Lesson Two – The Racetrack Playa
Where in the world is the Racetrack Playa?
What processes are responsible for the sliding rocks?
Lesson Three – Chesil Beach, Dorset
Where is Chesil Beach Dorset?
Where did all of the shingle come from?
What is special about how the stones are arranged on Chesil Beach?
How can we measure the sizes of stones from Chesil Beach?
Lesson Four – Central Park NYC, New York, USA
Where is Central Park, New York City?
What makes this a fantastic place?
Who are the different stakeholders ?
How can Central Park be managed sustainably and for the benefit of all?
Lesson Five - Fantastic Places Task
Where are your fantastic places?
How are these places different and similar?
How might these places be cared for and protected in the future?
The Geography of Crime
Key Questions
Lesson One – Introduction The Geography of Crime
What are the different types of crime?
Are some environments more likely to experience crime? Why?
Lesson Two – Is there a Geography of Crime?
How can GIS be used to construct patterns of crime?
What do the terms hotspot? rat-run, and dead space mean?
How might design help prevent crime?
Lesson Three – Patterns of Crime at RBCS
Where does ‘crime’ occur at RBCS and why?
Lesson Four and Five
How safe is your Street? An ICT investigation.
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Year 7 Examinations 2015: Revision Handbook
German
The exam will consist of four skills, reading, writing, speaking and listening and each will
have a 25% weighting.
Speaking
The speaking will consist of answering a number of prepared questions which will be given
to students a week before the test. The questions will be based on topics covered
throughout the year. The test will take place in the classroom the week before half term.
Listening
The listening will take place in the classroom the week before half term and will be based
on topics covered throughout the year.
Reading
Students will have 30 minutes during the exam to answer comprehension questions based
on the topics covered throughout the year.
Writing
Students will have 30 minutes during the exam to do a mixture of grammatical exercises
and a longer piece in which students will have to describe themselves and a member of
their family.
Pupils should revise the following topics for the exam.
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Telling the time
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Hobbies and sports- how to say what you like doing in your free time
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Hobbies and sports- how to say what someone else likes doing
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Musical instruments
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Write out all forms of ‘haben’ and ‘sein’
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Know all forms of ‘fahren’ ‘sehen’ and ‘lesen’
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Revision of personal information – name, age, descriptions, family, pets
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Describing someone else – name, age, descriptions, family, pets
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School subjects and opinions
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Year 7 Examinations 2015: Revision Handbook
History
The exam will last one hour.
The exam is divided into two sections, Section A and Section B.
Section A
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Source based questions
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It is worth 20 marks
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You should spend up to 30 minutes on this section.
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The questions will be based on THE BLACK DEATH
Section B
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Short essays
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It is worth 20 marks
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There are a choice of 10 essays
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You will have to answer TWO questions.
Topics to revise for section B (some classes have studied different subject areas)
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The Norman Conquest – The succession crisis, Battle of Hastings, Domesday Book,
Feudal System, Castles, Rebellions.
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The Crusades
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The Peasants' Revolt
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Thomas Becket
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Simon de Montfort and Parliament
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Medieval life
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The Medieval Church
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Castles
It is wise to revise at least THREE of these topics in detail so you are ready for any question
that comes up.
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Year 7 Examinations 2015: Revision Handbook
ICT
Structure of Exam
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The exam paper will be 60 minutes long.
The written exam in Exam Week is worth 50% of your grade.
The Paris Project is worth the other 50%.
You must answer all questions In the examination.
Areas to Study and Revise
Subject Area
Book Reference
Web Link
Turtle
63
Here
Computer legislation
84 – 85
DPA / CDPA / CMA
Desktop Publishing (DTP) software
45
Here
Effective use of the Internet
48 – 49, 74 – 77
Here
Parts of a computer
4–5
Here Peripheral devices
6 – 15
Input / Output / Storage
Presentation software
54 - 55
Here
Spreadsheet software
50 – 53
Here / Here
Word processing software
42 – 45
Here Algorithms
N/A
Here
BBC BASIC
N/A
Here
General Advice
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This advice sheet is also available on the Intranet (important for use of the web links)
All answers should be completed using a black or blue pen on the question paper.
Unless explicitly stated in the question, you should write in full sentences. You may lose marks if you
do not!
You will get no credit for mentioning software packages by name (eg Internet Explorer).
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Year 7 Examinations 2015: Revision Handbook
Mathematics
The end of year examination will test all the topics covered in the year; a list of topics is
given below. All students will receive a set of revision sheets which have a selection of
questions on each topic. Students will complete these sheets in class and for prep in
preparation for the examination. This is the minimum level of revision required. Areas that
students have found more challenging (either during the year, on previous half term tests or
on the revision sheets) will require more attention. Students are then advised to use their
notes and attempt extra questions, either from the text book or from the “myimaths.com”
website. Their class teacher is available for any extra help either in class, where possible, or
by arranging to meet during a lunchtime.
The only way to revise mathematics is to attempt questions – just reading their notes is of
little use, unless they apply what they have read to answer questions.
Topic
Details (Please consult your note book for more
information)
BIDMAS
Negative numbers
Sets
Add and Subtract only
, Venn Diagrams
Equations
Solving
Symmetry
Multiples, factors & Sequences
Line symmetry , Rotational symmetry
Multiples, Primes, LCM , HCF, Squares & roots
Algebra - brackets, Collecting
like terms & Substitution
add and subtract, multiply terms
Straight lines
Plotting co-ordinates in all 4 quadrants
drawing and finding equations of straight lines
Angles
measuring angles
Calculating angles
opposite, straight line, round a point
Angles in a triangle
Construction triangles
Fractions
Simplifying, equivalent
Ordering
Four operations
Number bases
Decimals
ordering, x/÷ , Rounding
Estimation
Significant figures
Area and Perimeter
Rectangles, Triangles, Parallelogram, Trapezium &
Compound Shapes
Probability
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Constructions
Perpendicular and Angle Bisector
Averages and Range
Angles *
Mean, median, mode, range
Parallel lines, alternate, Corresponding
3D Shapes *
5 regular solids
nets of shapes
isometric paper
*These topics are normally taught after the End of Year Examination and so will not be
examined.
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Year 7 Examinations 2015: Revision Handbook
Music
Theory
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Notes of the Treble Clef
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Note lengths (semibreves, minims etc)
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Rests (semibreves, minims etc)
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Time Signatures
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Basic Italian terms (Presto, Allegro, etc)
Listening Extracts – the Orchestra
You must be able to identify the 4 sections of the orchestra and the instruments within each
section.
Performance
You will have to play a piece of music of your choice on an instrument of your choice. You
can choose to play a piece we have learnt in class. You will be assessed on accuracy
(including fluency) and musical expression.
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Year 7 Examinations 2015: Revision Handbook
Religious Studies
You need to revise the following topics:
Judaism
• Mezuzah
• Orthodox / Reform
• Synagogues
• Food laws
• Shema Prayer
• Shabbat/ havdalah
• Abraham
Christianity
• The Nativity
• Baptism
• Parables
• Lent and Temptations of Jesus
• Holy Week and Easter
• Miracles
Islam
• Origins of Islam
• Muhammad
• The Hijrah
• The Qur’an
• Mosques (tbc)
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Year 7 Examinations 2015: Revision Handbook
Science
The exam will examine skills through a variety of question types, similar to those found in the
assessed homework and class tests.
The list below covers the topics that can appear in the exam.
A comprehensive guide to the Science examinations with revision strategies can be found
on the School intranet.
Cells, Tissues & Organs (Biology)
You need to be able to explain:
• The 7 characteristics of living organisms (MRS GREN)
• The use of microscopes
• Label basic structures in plant and animal cells and to give descriptions of their functions
• Define and recall examples of specialised cell, tissue, organs and organ systems.
• Recognise the roles of respiration and photosynthesis to the extent of knowing word
equations.
Light (Physics)
You need to be able to explain:
• How light travels
• Reflection
• Colours of light and the spectrum
• How we see different colours, mixing colours of light and using filters
• Refraction
Energy (Physics)
You need to be able to explain:
• Types of energy (kinetic, light etc)
• Energy transfers & efficiency
• Energy resources (renewable & non-renewable)
• How to generate electricity
Earth and Environment (Chemistry)
You need to be able to explain:
• How the earth and its atmosphere support life on the planet
• the atmosphere can be affected by human activity
• The earth's structure is determined by millions of years of natural history
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Year 7 Examinations 2015: Revision Handbook
Spanish
Papers:
1. Reading and Writing
In the reading comprehension paper, you will have a variety of short extracts and texts
with questions in English, which you will have to answer in English. In the written paper
you will need to be able to produce extended pieces of informative writing which
demonstrate a good level of grammatical accuracy.
2. Listening
The listening paper will be done in lesson time and will require you to answer questions in
English on the short extracts you hear.
Topics and Grammar:
• Self:
Your name, eg: me llamo....; age; eg: tengo...años; nationality, eg: soy inglés; where you
live; eg: vivo en...
Describe yourself (eyes, hair, etc.) eg: Tengo el pelo rubio; tengo los ojos azules
• Family:
Your brothers, sisters, parents, etc; eg: tengo un/dos hermano(s);
Their names; eg: se llama(n)...ages; eg: tiene(n)....años Description (eyes, hair, etc.) eg:
tiene el pelo/los ojos...
• Pets:
Colours; eg: mi gato es negro; names; eg: mi gato se llama...
• School:
Subjects; likes and dislikes; eg: Me gusta/odio etc la historia/el francés etc, porque es....
interesante, aburrido/aburrida etc;
Time and timetable; eg Tengo geografía a las diez; Hay un recreo as las diez y cuarto
Brief description of school, buildings, rooms, etc;
eg: en mi colegio hay....; mi colegio tiene....; mi colegio es....grande, moderno etc
• House:
Rooms in a house; brief description of a house;
eg: en mi casa hay....; mi casa es....; mi casa tiene...
Opinions about your house; eg: me gusta mi casa porque es...
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