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Y9 INFORMATION 2021 9th June - 17th June 2021 RATED OUTSTANDING BY ADEK AND BRITISH SCHOOLS OVERSEAS
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INTERNAL EXAMINATION INFORMATION 2021 Dear parents and students. This booklet contains information about how to access revision materials for each subject in preparation for the end of year examinations. After another very unusual year of schooling due to the pandemic, end of year exams in one way seem a little superfluous; however, although our main aim this year has been to see the students back in school and ensure that their wellbeing is looked after, we must also have gauges to see their progress, so these exams are important - however, we must also put them into perspective. We want students to take these seriously, but not become anxious about the challenge ahead. Preparation is key to examination success, and this booklet is designed to help students to prepare. It contains ‘signposting’ to revision information about each subject. This is crucial training for our students - preparation for this year’s examinations is important, but even more important is the acquisition of a skills-set that will be used effectively when it comes to those final high-stakes external exams. Over the next few weeks, Form Tutors will be spending time with students evaluating the best methods for how to actually revise – from the planning of revision, creating the perfect revision environment, overcoming hurdles such as procrastination, and the techniques students can use to really focus their minds on their learning over the next few weeks. During this next month, teachers will also be giving less homework to students, in order to allow them to focus on their revision – this means that students should now be devoting at least the time they would be using to complete this homework to their revision. I do hope the students find this booklet helpful – a couple of important points to finish: firstly, for most subjects, your exercise book or Google Classroom should contain much, if not all, of the information you require so do use it; secondly, revision is about reminding yourself of information you may have let slip from your memory, or about going over work that you found really hard first time around – bear this in mind when completing the work. Finally, students should always remember that their teachers are always there to help them, and want them to succeed – therefore, make use of your teachers, and make sure that you go and see them if you are struggling with any area. I will not say Good Luck, because it is actually grit and determination that you need over the next few weeks! All the best for heaps of those!
Best wishes Nigel Davis Deputy Head Secondary
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INTERNAL EXAMINATION INFORMATION 2021 Firstly, I would like to acknowledge just how proud I am of this wonderful Year Group for the way that they have coped with the Pandemic and the limitations that have been put in place as a result. The resilience shown has been truly outstanding and we are now moving into the final stretch of a very difficult year, so I must ask for everyone to once again step up and show that Year 9 are up for the challenge. During MELS lessons, we have been introducing some insightful revision strategies including some great sessions on Retrieval Practice led by Ms. Jones (Head of History) who is a published author on this topic. If you would like any further information on revision strategies, please do contact me directly. medgar@britishschool.sch.ae
“Retrieval practice is a learning strategy where we focus on getting information out. Through the act of retrieval, or calling information to mind, our memory for that information is strengthened and forgetting is less likely to occur. Retrieval practice is a powerful tool for improving learning.” It is important that students begin to plan their study timetable ensuring that all subjects are covered and that all the material for each subject in this document is considered. I would recommend splitting revision timetables into 1 hour blocks with 45 minutes study and 15 minutes rest. Rest is such an overlooked issue during study so please remember the simple theory that ‘Quality rather than Quantity’ is most definitely preferred. A useful quote from Thomas Edison to consider in preparation for exams; “ Good fortune is what happens when opportunity meets planning. ”
Why not start TODAY? Follow this link for some revision strategies. BSAK Study Strategies.pdf Mike Edgar
Head of Year 9 | medgar@britishschool.sch.ae
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YEAR 9 TIMETABLE As you can see, most of the examinations will take place in the school’s Sports Hall, although there are other exams that will be taking place in the form rooms - both of these will take place under exam conditions to ensure that every student is able to concentrate and do their best. During revision periods, it is essential that students bring in the revision they need to keep their minds busy, so do look ahead to the next few days of exams. Chromebooks will be used for most exams - it is therefore crucial that students do ensure that they are fully powered when they come into school, and that they have working headphones.
Period 1
Period 2
Period 3
Period 4
Period 5
Period 6
Wednesday 9th June
Maths
Revision
GL Progress Test Maths
Revision
Revision
DT
Thursday 10th June
Computer Science
Sunday 13th June
Monday 14th June
Tuesday 15th June
Wednesday 16th June
Thursday 17th June
Geography
History
Revision
French / Revision / 9x Revision / 9y Spanish Social Studies Social Studies Listening and A to G14 A to G14 Reading
Revision
Revision
Arabic B Listening and Reading (Arabic A revision)
Revision
Science paper 1
Revision
Art (for CH, CE, GR) / Revision
Revision
PE
GL Progress Test Science
Revision
Revision
Drama
Arabic A Arabic B (paper 2)
Revision
Science paper Islamic A & B 2
French and Spanish Writing
English
Revision
GL Progress Test English
Revision
Revision
HOY
Art (for HY, PE, PH) / Revision
Debrief Questionnaire
Music
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Key:
Exam in Sports Hall
Exam in Form Room
Revision (always in form room)
)ARABIC (NATIVE REVISION https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Mb8oorNG6kpqemLIOijOTXmxXQdgiiLwOJyrAGpW Myw/edit
اللغة العربية للناطقين بها الغاية تدريب الطالب على أنماط أسئلة الاختبارات . الوصف تحوي الملزمة مجموعات من التدريبات التي تغطي مجالات القراءة المعلوماتية و القراءة الأدبية و بنية اللغة)أساسيات النحو و الصرف و البلاغة(و تدور كافة التدريبات حول أهداف المنهاج الأساسية.
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ART REVISION Visual and Written Analysis and responses to a chosen artwork Yr 9 students have looked at various artworks throughout the year using the Formal Elements as a basis for image analysis, discussion and response.
The Art Exam: All students will have had an Artist Sheet provided to them.
Task 1: Students will need to identify areas of personal interest, linking these to the Formal Elements and produce 3-4 small scale drawings. Formal Elements of: LINE / SHAPE / TONE and FORM will be of particular focus for the actual drawings (visual responses) but all of the Formal Elements will be relevant.
Task 2: On the same Artist Sheet, the second activity will require the students to explain their visual drawings again relating these to the Formal Elements. There will be three boxes, pre-drawn, where the students will record their written explanations.
REVISION: All students will receive support in art lessons prior to the exam to consolidate and practice observational skills and written responses in preparation using an Artist Sheet similar to what they will use in the exam. All students throughout the year will have experienced using the Formal Elements in lessons.
KEY STAGE 3 ART HANDBOOK: HERE All students have had access to this throughout the year. The Formal Elements slides can be found on slides 10-19. Remember: To draw/plan lightly at the beginning of your visual responses. Remember: To identify, record and explain to the best of your ability the Formal Elements.
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COMPUTER SCIENCE REVISION Details for Year 9s end of year exams can be found here on the Computer Science Revision and revision materials document. Cybersecurity--https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYz3-OehoQ4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FqlTslU22s Y9 -https://challenge.bebras.uk/index.php?action=anon_join&grp_id=86 Binary to Decimal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLflTjd3lWA Decimal to Binary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsxT4FfRBaM Hexadecimal to Binary 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E
F----hex
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 ----dec
Example –Convert AD4 to Binary A==10
D==13
4==4
Step 1---Write out the headings 8 4 2 1 8 4 2 1 8 4 2 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0==ANSWER
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Hexadecimal to Decimal Example Convert D7 to Decimal This is the same as converting Hexadecimal to Binary as shown above except you have one extra step: Step 1---Write out the headings 8 4 2 1 8 4 2 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 == BINARY ANSWER
We now take the binary answer, write the binary headings and convert that to decimal; 128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1 1
0
1
0 0 1 1 1 =128 + 32 +4 + 2 + 1==167
Binary Addition 0 + 0 = 0 carry 0 0 + 1 = 1 carry 0 1 + 1 = 0 carry 1 1 + 1 + 1 = 1 carry 1 Example 1101010 +
1011011 11 0 0 0 1 0 1
Artificial Intelligence Refer to the Artificial Intelligence Unit in your google classroom to help you revise https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/49274918 Internal Examination Information 2021
DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY REVISION We aim to provide our KS3 students with a skills-based curriculum across all areas of Design & Technology. We have modified our curriculum heavily this year due to classroom and social distancing restrictions, however we still feel we have allowed Year 9 students to explore, question and experience valuable practical hands-on skills, theoretical based skills and techniques delivered through a range of small practical projects, where theory of manufacturing processes, materials and design skills are developed. During Product Design lessons, students investigation the art movement Art Deco, using this style to influence their designs for clocks. Students developed CAD designing skills as well as some hands on practical techniques.
Product Design Revision Revision list: Design Process - Stages Design Brief – What is a brief Design Specification – What is a specification and why do we have one Design Evaluation – Why do we evaluate Mass Production – Products and why we mass produce Hardwoods – Where do they come from and examples Softwoods – Where do they come from and examples Manufactured Boards – Examples and properties Thermosetting Plastics and Thermoplastics – Examples and properties Sustainability and the 6 R’s – What are the 6 R’s and what is meant by a carbon footprint
Design Movements What is Art Deco, what are some key facts about this design movement? Key features of Art Deco
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DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY REVISION Textiles: Students have been using their sewing skills creatively this year to produce their own small projects. Following industrial practices textiles has included use of CAD/CAM techniques in their curriculum. The curriculum has encouraged students to use both machine and hand sewing techniques to construct products. Revision List ● ● ● ● ●
Safety rules in textiles – hazards and how to prevent them. Man made and Natural fibres Naming equipment used in textiles CAD/CAM in textiles including using heat press vinyl and sublimation printing The sewing process and sewing techniques
Useful web links: www.technologystudent.com
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DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY REVISION Food Preparation and Nutrition equips learners with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to cook and apply the principles of food safety, nutrition and healthy eating. It encourages learners to cook, enables them to make informed decisions about food and nutrition and allows them to acquire knowledge in order to be able to feed themselves and others affordably and nutritiously, now and later in life. The food and nutrition segment of your DT exam will look at all the topics covered this year. The resources for each section are available on Google Classroom. It is advisable that students use the slideshows and videos from each topic to guide their revision. The websites listed below can offer additional information if needed. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Food storage Food poisoning Eatwell Guide Energy Balance Macronutrients Micronutrients Where does food come from? Food waste
Useful Websites: https://www.foodafactoflife.org.uk/ www.technologystudent.com www.nutrition.org.uk www.food.gov.uk
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Drama REVISION Knowledge and Understanding of Drama How meaning is interpreted and communicated: Students will demonstrate they have an understanding of how performance skills communicate to an audience. This will focus on a range of techniques an actor uses to convey their intention to an audience. For this section of the exam students will need to understand acting terminology and the meaning. Areas covered are: ● ● ●
Performance conventions Vocal skills Physical skills
Drama and Theatre terminology and how to use it appropriately: This section of the exam requires pupils to understand the different types of performance space and the impact on audience /performer relationships. They will also need knowledge of staging terminology and areas of the stage. Areas covered are: ● ●
Stage positioning Staging configuration
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Set design Keywords
Roles and Responsibilities of Theatre Makers: The final part of the exam focuses on the roles and responsibilities within the theatre. Students should be able to define jobs within the theatre including production and design roles. Areas covered are: ●
Theatre Roles – understanding day to day activities
Macbeth ● ●
Knowing the plot of the play Being able to analyse main characters
Use your slides and the revision pack on the google classroom to revise the areas you will be examined on. Internal Examination Information 2021
ENGLISH REVISION How can I prepare for my English end of year exam? Reading Skills In your end of year exam you will be asked to read an extract from the play Blood Brothers and respond to some questions on either characters, stagecraft or themes/ideas in the play. The questions will require you to think about the author’s use of language, form and structure to show your understanding of what is happening and to select and explain information from the play to support your ideas. To prepare, you could practise reading certain parts of the play and thinking about questions which could be asked. You could work with a friend or family member and get them to ask you questions on what you have read or discuss things that interest you about it. Example:
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Question: What impression do you get of the character of Mrs Johnstone from this extract? You should comment on language, form and structure and use examples from the text. The following websites may also be useful for revision of reading skills: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z92gj6f - BBC Bitesize website for plot, theme, character and form revision. https://www.litcharts.com/lit/blood-brothers - Comprehensive website with GCSE standard ideas. https://members.gcsepod.com/shared/podcasts/title/10266/62834 - Short videos (Pods) covering all of the main characters, acts, themes and contextual information.
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GEOGRAPHY REVISION BSAK KS3 Geography website Information on how to revise, lesson resources, revision clocks and links to revision websites and videos are available on the Geography website. Use the website in addition to classwork (exercise book/ Google Classroom) to revise - your classwork should be your number one resource. https://sites.google.com/britishschool.sch.ae/bsak-ks3-geography/home Exam questions will be a mix of short and long answer questions. You need to go back over exam questions completed in lessons and the exam section of the website to ensure you understand different command words and how to use evidence in your answers. Topics being assessed Conflicts ● ● ● ● ●
Why are some areas contested- what does this mean and how can it create conflicts Antarctica- who are the conflict between; what are the possible effects (Tourism, Fishing, Mining and Oil, Climate Change, Pollution and the Ozone Hole, Endangered Species and Conservation) Amazon rainforest conflicts- causes (why does deforestation take place) Who are the different stakeholders- what do they want to gain from the rainforest and how is this causing conflict (conservation and indigenous people V mining and logging firms for example) YOU WILL NOT BE ASSESSED ON TAIWAN & CHINA
Development ● ● ● ● ●
Define ‘development’ and be aware of the different levels of development How does development differ between areas, within a country and across international boundaries Explain what is meant by poverty Development Indicators Reasons for the development gap
Climate change ● ● ● ● ●
Difference between Climate change and global warming Natural causes of climate change- (sun spots, volcanic eruptions, Milankovitch cycle) Greenhouse effect and enhanced greenhouse effect Human causes of greenhouse gases Effects of climate change
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HISTORY REVISION Year 9 have been learning about key causes and the outbreak of World War One. This is broken down into the following topics below: ● ● ● ● ●
Causes of WW1; militarism, alliances, imperialsm and the assassination of Franz Ferdinand. Methods of joining up; propaganda, conscription, pals battalion, role of women and the white feather movement and general peer pressure. Conscientious objectors in WW1. Trench warfare - living conditions in the trenches Battle of Somme
When revising your first and main place to go to is the Google Classroom. All lesson materials and notes are uploaded and your teacher will add additional revision materials. The questions will focus on your ability to: ● ● ● ●
Recall key historical information; including key events, individuals and the chronological order of events (although this does not mean memorising dates) Explain the causes and effects of key events such as WW1 Be able to describe different features of key events Be able to explain what impression is created by the author of a historical source.
Useful revision links: BBC KS3 - Summary of WW1 MAIN causes of WW1 short video clip Joining up in WW1 How were soldiers recruited in WW1? Trench warfare overview Battle of the Somme overview Some questions will be worth 1 or 2 marks that focus on precise recall and will be part of a multiple choice question. The questions that are worth more marks require you to write using full sentences, with capital letters and full stops used correctly and including relevant detail to support your answers. If you have any further questions please ask your history teacher or you can email Miss Kate Jones, Head of History kjones@britishschool.sch.ae
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ISLAMIC A REVISION
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tAHDYykszb55MXIJHalc0hFwLfovLms2/edit
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ISLAMIC B REVISION https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KYlcjrFl6V7e2z3U4-FD3GuTIBvIt9TZWovVMQjCCto/ed it
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MATHS REVISION Students have covered topics in Number, Algebra, Handling Data, Shape and Space, Graphs, Sequences and Sets. The specific areas to revise can be found by looking by following this link Year 9 revision list There is a chance that any of these topics may be assessed. Revision: It is a good idea to review notes, google classroom and look through examples and answer questions from the online textbook. Pearson Active Learn The best way to revise Maths is by working through questions. Exam style questions, solutions and supporting videos can be found on the Maths genie website. Maths Genie You may also find these websites useful for revising. www.mymaths.co.uk (login: alkhubairat, password:circle) http://www.drfrostmaths.com/ https://corbettmaths.com/contents/
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MFL - ARABIC B | FRENCH | SPANISH REVISION Speaking exam: There are no Speaking exams this year. With the restrictions in place such as the wearing of masks and social distancing, this has made this skill a challenge. Instead we will adopt the same system as GCSE languages this year. You will receive a separate grade of Pass, Merit or Distinction. We will base this on the speaking you have done in class this year so whenever you have made a contribution we will use this. Do not worry about this. Your teacher will talk to you about what structures you can use to improve your grade. Fingers crossed that when we return to school in September, we can get back to good old fashioned pair and group work with no masks!
This is what you will need to revise for your summer examination. Your French, Arabic and Spanish teacher will also break these topics down into bitesize chunks for you to work on. Arabic
French
Spanish
Listening & Reading
1- What is the Weather like? 2-My Beautiful Country 3-Transportation 4- Problems in My Town
Mme Mathieu’s classes: module 1 and module 2 up to unit 2 Mr Davies’ / Miss Alabaster’s classes: Module 1 and Module 2 (up to and including Unit 2).
For Miss Mennai’s classes: Module 5 from Viva 2 & Module 1 from Viva GCSE book. For Miss Bienka’s class: Unit 1 and Unit 2 of the Viva GCSE book
Writing
1- What is the Weather like? 2-My Beautiful Country 3-Transportation 4- Problems in My Town
Mme Mathieu’s classes: module 1 and module 2 up to unit 2 Mr Davies / Miss Alabaster’s classes: Module 1 and Module 2 (up to and including Unit 2).
For Miss Mennai’s classes: Module 5 from Viva 2 & Module 1 from Viva GCSE book. For Miss Bienka’s class: Unit 1 and Unit 2 of the Viva GCSE book
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This is how you can revise for your summer examination: ● ● ● ● ●
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Revise the vocabulary using the online active book / your Google classroom notes / the notes you have made either digitally or physically French & Spanish students can access Pearson Active Learn here for interactive exercises. Your teacher will guide you. ALL students can access languagenut here. Your teacher will add tasks over the next few weeks. Review all the work done in your exercise book or digitally and use the feedback given by your teacher. Test yourself to see if you can write short paragraphs on the various topics covered this year, taking special care with spelling, verb forms, and general sentence structures. You can then ask for feedback from your teacher. Don’t be afraid to ask for help! Your teacher will tell you which grammatical structures you need and where to find them. One of the best sites to reinforce grammar for French and Spanish students is languagesonline. Click here. We would suggest 10 minutes a day on a particular tense or verb! Remember, this should be a habit anyway and not just for the exams!
Independent Revision The advice given above is only a guide. There are lots of different sites these days and if they help you learn ‘stuff’ better then this is absolutely fine. Some students like to use Duolingo, Memrise or Quizlet. For some fortunate students, they may well have a parent, sibling, neighbour or friend who speak their BSAK foreign language. We say use this source of revision to the max. It’s free! Your languages teacher will be preparing you over the next few weeks, so do not worry and please ask them if you need help. Good luck and remember that you the more you put in, the more you get out!
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MUSIC REVISION Your music exam will include several listening questions; you will be asked to listen to pieces of music and answer questions about what you are hearing. All questions will be based on the work we have covered this year, see the list below. Please use the slides in our Google classroom to help remind you of the work we have studied and revise the key musical vocabulary below. ● ● ● ● ● ●
Film Music Variations Minimalism Theatre Jazz and Blues Eras - Baroque, Classical and Romantic
Key Musical Vocabulary: TONALITY - What is the key? Major/Minor HARMONY - Chords (do the notes sound nice together or do they clash) RHYTHM - Crotchets/quavers/rests/syncopation/triplets/tempo/time signature INSTRUMENTATION - Which instruments can you hear? FORM/STRUCTURE - Sections of a piece and how is it put together TEXTURE - How many layers, is it a thick or thin sound MELODY - Steps or leaps, ascending or descending, sequences, patterns, repetition DYNAMICS - Loud/quiet PITCH - High/low EFFECT - how does the music make you feel and how does it reflect what is going on on stage?
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Physical Education REVISION The focus for Physical Education this academic year has been on the Education element of the subject. Students have acquired knowledge of the theoretical concepts that underpin sporting performance. As Sports Science constantly evolves it is essential that the students develop knowledge of this topic area. This will result in them having a greater understanding of the benefits of a healthy active lifestyle. This improved knowledge will result in better decisions being made in the future on individual lifestyle choices; such as training, eating and sleep habits. Quality Physical Education will result in a far healthier society. The ultimate goal for the students of BSAK is to allow them to develop their knowledge of the academic elements of the subject and to motivate them to apply this knowledge to improve their own physical fitness and well being. Students have developed a greater understanding of the key principles that will allow them to create a Personalised Exercise Program. Topic Areas Covered: ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Components of fitness Methods of Training Principles of Training Goal Setting Short Term & Long Term Effects of Exercise Muscular System Skeletal System
Revision Materials: ● ● ● ● ●
Students should access the google classroom for all topic areas Presentations on the classroom Specific academic video clips Tasks and Revision questions on the classroom Revision Booklet - Most important as it has all the content that will be on the examination.
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Content In Detail: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Components of Fitness - Examples of different components of fitness and explain how they impact performance. Methods of Training - Examples of different methods of training and evaluate the best method of training for specific athletes Principles of Training - Understanding of the positive and negative impacts of following these principles. Goal Setting: Students should understand how to utilise SMART targets when creating fitness goals. Short Term & Long Term Effects of Exercise - Understand how the body adapts and responds to Exercise & training both immediately during the session and over several months. Muscular System - Students should be able to give examples of different types of muscles. They should also know all the major skeletal/voluntary muscles and how they impact performance Skeletal System - Students should be able to name specific bones in the body and also the functions of the skeleton.
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SCIENCE REVISION There will be two 40 minute papers covering the following topics: Paper 1 Biology B1 - Cell Structure and Transport
Paper 2 Biology B3 - Organisation and the digestive system
Chemistry C1 - Atomic Structure
Chemistry C2 - The Periodic Table
Physics P3 - Energy resources
Physics P7 - Radioactivity
Students have access to topic checklists, revision materials (including exam style questions and answers) and useful links via Google Classroom. In addition, there are useful resources on Kerboodle and GCSEPod. Specification links: GCSE Biology specification GCSE Chemistry specification GCSE Physics specification
BBC KS4 Bitesize Contains breakdowns via general topic areas (Chem, Phys, Bio) with revision notes and interactive activities/quizzes
B1 Cell Structure B1 Transport in Cells B3 Organisation and the digestive system C1 Atomic Structure C2 The Periodic Table P3 Energy Resources P7 Radioactivity
Maths Made Easy Links to previous KS4 Science papersarranged by year/exam board and topic as well as revision resources and notes.
https://mathsmadeeasy.co.uk/gcse-science-revisi on/
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SOCIAL STUDIES A REVISION https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I9ebi4SfR25CYuDrH_7mw45l4DeE7xoIufiBCOi-W WQ/edit
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