St Columb’s College

January February 2019

Revision Pack

Year 9

How to Revise

There are a few things that you can do to make your revision

for the Christmas Exams as effective as possible.

Revision Environment:

You should try to make sure you have good surroundings when

you are trying to revise.

Find a quiet place so you don’t get distracted

Make sure you are sitting comfortably

Keep background noise a minimum e.g. TV, radio.

Make sure the area is well lit so you don’t strain your eyes.

Revision plan:

It is suggested that making a revision plan helps some people to revise more

effectively. Included in this pack you will find a suggested revision timetable.

You can download more copies off the school website.

Make a list of all your exam subjects and try to assign an amount of time

needed for each subject. For example if there is an area that you find

difficult, then maybe you should give more time to this subject.

Revise often and try to do a bit everyday.

Break your revision time down – aim to study each subject for no more than

15-20 minutes at a time.

Include time off and breaks in your revision plan. Aim to take a 5 minute

break after every session.

Remember to include variety in your plan – not only in the subjects you

revise but also the techniques you use.

Revision techniques:

Here are a few ideas as to how you can revise most

effectively.

Create memory aids such as diagrams or mnemonics

(e.g. for the order of colours in the rainbow:

Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet

- Richard Of York Gave Battle In Vain).

Write key facts on pieces of cards and display them

around your house or even on the way to school.

Study with someone at home or with a friend and test each other’s

knowledge

Remember to reward yourself. Use rewards as incentive to do the revision.

On the day before the exam:

Use your revision tools (e.g. diagrams, mnemonics etc) to check facts

Keep calm – don’t try to learn new topics so close to an exam.

Don’t stay up all night.

Please remember that revision isn’t a competition. It’s not about who stayed up

all night and revised the longest. It is about finding the right revision methods

that suit your way of learning. Try out some of the techniques mentioned and you

will find that revision isn’t as scary as you first thought. Getting started is often

the hardest bit.

Some Useful Revision Websites

http://www.nwlg.org/pages/resources/knowitall/index.htm

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks3bitesize/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/schools/

Revision Timetable

Week 1 2 3 4 5

Day Revision

Slot 1

Revision

Slot 2

Revision

Slot 3

Revision

Slot 4

Revision

Slot 5

Revision

Slot 6

Time

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Subject English

Year Group 9

Examination length 1 Hour 15 Minutes

Areas/topics

to be covered

for revision

Comprehension:

Understanding of character – how is the character described in what he or she

says and does

Selection of textual evidence to support views – picking out facts and quotes

to support your responses

Understanding of setting – how does the location of the story add to its

effectiveness

Understanding of writer’s techniques – how does the writer make his or her

story interesting or exciting?

You are expected to present full PEE answers…Quotes are vital.

Writing:

Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation

Creative Writing – imaginative story telling

Awareness of audience – who are you writing for?

Question

type(s) (e.g.

diagrams,

mapwork,

sources etc.)

Comprehension:

Factual Recall

Question on Character

Question on Writer’s Techniques

Creative Writing

Equipment

requirements

for

examination

Pen!

Year Group 9

Examination length 1 hour

Areas/topics

to be covered

for revision

1. Myself

2. My family – (family members / physical and personality description /

jobs / likes-dislikes)

3. My friend - (physical and personality description / likes-dislikes)

4. Daily routine – weekday and weekend

5. Free time, leisure : sports, music, hobbies, activities at school and at

the weekend in the Present Tense) / fashion (clothes+ colours),

shopping

Grammar :

- Use of adjectives (feminine and masculine) / regular and irregular endings

- No article before jobs

- Revision of Present Tense (ER / IR regular verbs)

- Daily routine reflexive verbs – present tense

- Past Tense with avoir (regular verbs) + faire/aller (irregular)

- Use of some and any (+ negative form) / agreement of colours / use of

chez / quantities / this / that/ these / those

Question

type(s) (e.g.

diagrams,

mapwork,

sources etc.)

Speaking : Role-Plays / Conversation

Reading/Listening : Material in French : gap-filling / selection / translation from

French into English / answers in English and French

Writing : Listing and short phrase task in French / short phrase/sentence responses

in French / short translation exercise from English into French / a structured,

extended writing task in French

Equipment

requirements

for

examination

A pen is needed for the examination.

Revision

tip(s)

Revise from your vocabulary and grammar notebook as well as your i-books. Test

yourself on the vocabulary for each Unit; cover up the English column and see if

you can say, then spell, the French word(s). Keep a revision notebook to test

yourself on vocabulary; copy out the English words/phrases from your vocabulary

book, then shut your book and see if you can write in the French words. Remember

to learn the gender of nouns. Ask someone at home to test you on vocabulary; it

does not matter if they do not know any French – ask them to ask you the English

words and see if you can spell the French words correctly. Practise your knowledge

of grammar by doing some of the exercises in the workbook part of your i-books.

Subject French

Subject Geography

Year Group 9

Examination length 1 hour

Areas/topics

to be covered

for revision

Erosion:

Erosion: Definition of erosion; different agents of erosion and how they shape the

land

Hydrological cycle/ Water Cycle

Water cycle: Definition

Diagram and explanations of the main processes.

Rivers of Ireland and the World

Location of the main rivers in Ireland

Location of important rivers in the world

Rivers:

Drainage basin: definition, definitions of source, mouth, tributary, watershed,

confluence. Be able to recognise these on a diagram.

River processes: Erosion, transportation and deposition

River long profile: Characteristics of Upper, Middle and lower course

River Landforms/features:

Waterfalls: Explain formation with the aid of a diagram.

Niagara Falls: Case Study - know main features and facts/figures about falls and

gorge

Features in the lower course: Meanders, floodplain – definitions and location on a

diagram

Mapskills

Grid references (4 & 6 figure), direction and distance

How height is shown on a map and how contours show the shape of the land

Population

Population distribution: Definitions

Population density: Definition and calculation

Factors that affect population distribution and density: Physical and Human

factors, both positive and negative; be able to apply factors to global examples of

areas of high and low population distribution/density.

Population change: Definitions for Natural Increase, natural decrease, birth rate

death rate, life expectancy, population growth rate, population explosion; global

population change over time, factors that affect birth rate only; differences in

population growth rates between MEDCs and LEDCs. What is a population

policy? ; China as example.

Migration: Definitions of key terms associated with migration; push and pull

factors; refugees and asylum seeker – differences, challenges and how countries

deal with them.

Question type(s) (e.g.

diagrams, mapwork,

sources etc.)

A variety of questions will be included: Open ended questions requiring answers

with full sentences, analysing maps and diagrams, construction and labelling of

diagrams.

Equipment requirements for examination Pen, pencil, ruler, rubber and coloured pencils.

Revision

tip(s)

List and learn all key words – test yourself.

Read through your notes and use spider diagrams to summarize and organise the key

points.

Study the maps of rivers really carefully so that you can recognise and name rivers shown

on maps in the exam.

Subject German

Year Group 9

Examination length 1 hour

Areas/topics

to be covered

for revision

Part 1 = Reading

Here you must read sentences/passages and match pictures with words or

sentences or numbers or fill in words that are given. The topics will be ‘travel’,

‘town’, ‘leisure activities’, ‘weather’, ‘shopping for food’ and ‘personal details’.

Part 2 = Writing

Here you must write 1. a list of things, 2. write short phrases and 3. write an essay.

Spelling must be correct!

For this part you need to write an essay about a mixture of things: your town,

shopping and your last weekend.

Remember especially what you have learnt about German word order!

Question

type(s)

Variety of question types in Reading Comprehension.

(true/false, multiple choice, fill in gaps, matching questions and answers,

matching pictures, putting in order, select words from a box)

Writing words – remember to learn correct spellings!

List, phrases and essay in the Writing section.

Equipment Bring black pen. You will be allowed to write onto the exam paper.

Revision

tip(s)

Learn the questions and answers that you revised for tests to date – remember that

spelling must be correct if you hope to get top marks!

Subject History

Year Group 9

Examination length 1 hour

Areas/topics

to be covered

for revision

(and amount

of marks to

be allocated)

Renaissance

Da Vinci and Michelangelo

Science

Printing Press

Voyages of Discovery

Reasons for Voyages

Voyages of Diaz, Da Gama and Magellan

Columbus

The Effects of Voyages of Discovery

Reformation

Problems in the Church

The Reformation in Europe (Luther, Calvin, Knox)

Henry VIII

Exam worth 100%

Question

type(s) (e.g.

diagrams,

mapwork,

sources etc.)

Knowledge questions.

Sources.

Structured essay

Equipment

requirements

for

examination

Blue/Black/Red pens.

Revision

tip(s)

For each topic know the following things:

Date/ People involved

Causes of event

Details of event

Results of event

Use textbook and hardback notebook

Make notes on topics in spider diagram format

Year 9 Revision Guide 2018/19 Home Economics 45 min examination

Topic What to know Complete

Equipment Names and Uses

Eat Well Guide Sections

Special Consideration

Outside the plate

Nutrition – Function, source

and deficiency

Carbohydrates – Starch and

Sugar

Protein

Mineral – Calcium and Iron

Dietary Disorders Osteoporosis

Diabetes

Cookery Methods Grilling

Rubbing in

All in one

Subject Irish

Year Group 9

Examination length 1 hr

Areas/topics

to be

covered

for revision

Holidays

Hobbies

Emotions

Myself and Others

Pupils can give a detailed description of their

holidays including where they went, who with,

duration, weather, accommodation etc and

understand others doing same

Pupils can talk about their hobbies, naming what

they enjoy / do not enjoy and what sporting

equipment they possess

Pupils can talk about their emotions at a basic level

Pupils can give and understand detailed descriptions

of themselves and others, including appearance,

personality, family structure, likes and dislikes

Marks to be allocated: Listening: 25 Speaking: 25 Reading: 25 Writing: 25

Question

type(s) (e.g.

diagrams,

mapwork,

sources etc.)

Multiple choice

Gap-filling

Matching pictures to vocabulary

Comprehensions

Sentence writing

Continuous writing (paragraphs)

List Making

Equipment

requirements

for

examination

Pen

Revision

tip(s)

Read class notes and highlight important vocabulary.

Use oral preparation booklets to prepare for oral element of the examination.

Copy highlighted vocabulary into a revision book.

Learn vocabulary lists.

Look at vocabulary, cover it up and see if you can say it without seeing it.

Practice writing sentences on each topic.

Test yourself.

Subject Mathematics

Year Group 9

Examination length 1 hour

Areas/topics

to be covered

for revision

(and amount

of marks to

be allocated)

Number properties- multiples, factors, primes, square numbers, product

of primes, Hcf, Lcm (ibook Chapter 1)

Fractions and percentages – ibook Chapter 3

Ordering Fractions, decimals and percentages – ibook Chapter 3

Algebra- forming expressions, expanding brackets, simplifying

expressions, substitution, solving equations– ibook Chapter 4

Averages, including mean from a frequency table– ibook Chapter 5

Angles on parallel lines – ibook Chaper 6

Angles in polygons, interior and exterior –ibook Chapter 6

Pie Charts and flow charts – ibook Chapter 7

Ratio – ibook Chapter 8

Decimals and Rounding – ibook Chapter 2

Question

type(s) (e.g.

diagrams,

mapwork,

sources etc.)

Worded problems

Reading diagrams

Drawing graphs

Equipment

requirements

for

examination

Calculator, Ruler, Pen, Pencil, Eraser, Protractor

Revision

tip(s) Make a study timetable.

It’s not enough just to re-read notes.

You need to do questions from your notes and examples or iBook. Do

problems similar to those that were assigned for homework.

Use MathsWatch to help. Watch the videos and try questions from it.

Ask your teacher any questions you have in the lessons before the exam.

Attend after school Maths Clinics before the examination, ask your teacher for

details.

Subject Music

Year Group 9

Examination length 35 minutes

Areas/topics

to be covered

for revision

(and amount

of marks to

be allocated)

The Listening Test is worth 15% of your Summer mark (60 ÷ 4)

The test is divided into three sections:

Section One + Two: Listening Skills

You will also be asked to distinguish between a discord (unpleasant sound) and concord

(pleasant sound) (2 marks)

Please learn the information on two of the set works studied in class

1. Chieftains – Drowsy Maggie

Key Points: Main tune is a Reel in 4/4, Instruments include the fiddle, flute,

bodhran, tin whistle and uilleann pipes, plan of the music is introduction and

ternary form (ABA)

(19 marks)

2. Fantasia on Greensleeves – by Ralph Vaughan Williams

Key Points: String Orchestra with flute & harp, main tunes are called

“Greensleeves” amd “Lovely Joan”, plan of the music is introduction and ternary

form (ABA). Note also the use of pizzicato and that the main tune is in A minor

(20 marks)

Section Three = Notation/Music Theory

It is vital that you learn the keys/scales for this section. A quick guide:

C major = no sharps/flats, G major = 1 sharp (f#), D major = 2 sharps (f# & c#),

F major has 1 flat (Bb), Bb major has 2 flats (Bb & Eb)

What makes a good tune: Lots of step movement (notes close together) and fewer leaps.

It is good practice to repeat notes (19

marks)

Question

type(s) (e.g.

diagrams,

mapwork,

sources etc.)

Various types of questioning: short answers, multiple choice, drawing notes

Equipment

requirements

for

examination

Pen and pencil required

Subject Religious Studies

Year Group 9

Examination length 1 hour

Areas/topics

to be covered

for revision

1. The Rosary:

Sorrowful, Joyful and Glorious Mysteries and the Mysteries of Light. Our Father,

Hail Mary, Glory Be and Fatima Prayer . Pgs. 9-14. 15 marks

2. Biblical Account of Creation-7 Days.

4. The Image and likeness of God. Pgs.25-61. 20 marks

3. Disrespect for Creation-How do we damage the earth.

4. The 5 ‘R’s-Know what they are and describe how they can undo the damage to

the earth. Pgs. 62-63. 10 marks

5.St. Francis of Assisi Pgs. 66-67. 10 marks

6. Advent. How and why we celebrate it Pgs. 68-81. 10 marks

7. Church Year-order of festivals/seasons

8. Conflict - In the early Church and the Orthodox Church today. Pgs. 82-103. 15

marks

Total: 80 marks.

Question

type(s) (e.g.

diagrams,

map work,

sources etc.)

Pupils will write their answers in the spaces provided on the examination paper.

Answers will vary in length from one line to ten lines.

The number of marks allocated to each answer will be marked clearly beside the

question.

Some questions will test knowledge and understanding, others will test evaluation

and application to life.

Equipment

requirements

for

examination

Pen-no writing paper required

Tips for Examination Ask a parent /guardian to help you learn and recite prayers, mysteries of

the Rosary, and the Account of Creation.

Subject Science

Year Group 9

Examination length 1hr

Areas/topics

to be covered

for revision

(and amount

of marks to

be allocated)

That materials can be electrically charged by friction

That an electrical charge can be positive or negative

That opposite charges attract

That negative charges repel.

That an electrical charge can be positive or negative

that static electricity can be powerful

how lightning forms

how a lightning conductor works

that electricity can flow

That some materials conduct electricity and others do not

how materials conduct electricity

why conductors and insulators are important

how to set up an electric circuit

how to measure current

how to measure current in series and parallel circuits

that the current in a circuit changes if batteries are added or taken away

that current depends on other

components of the circuit

that current is not used up by components

that some materials are magnetic and others are not

some uses of magnets

what a magnetic field is

the field pattern of a bar magnet

That there is a link between electricity and magnetism

what an electromagnet is

what the field pattern for electromagnets is like

how electromagnets can be made stronger

How electromagnetism can be useful

how electromagnets do different jobs

That most animals and plants contain many cells working together

What the words tissue, organ and organ system mean. That your blood carries essential

gases and nutrients to all parts of your body

That your heart is a muscular pump that pumps blood around your body

The differences between arteries, veins and capillariesLabel the heart

State the sequence of blood flow through the heart

That oxygen we need to stay alive comes from the air

That air enters our lungs by a process called breathing

How our lungs are adapted to allow oxygen to pass into the blood

That our lungs also play an important part in removing waste gases from our body

How oxygen is

used to break down food in your cells and release energy

That this process is called aerobic respiration

That glucose is the food most commonly used in aerobic respiration

That glucose is broken down to carbon dioxide and water during aerobic respiration

Practical skills – drawing and labelling diagrams, drawing and interpreting graphs.

Question type(s) (e.g. diagrams,

mapwork, sources etc.)

All Structured Questions to include drawing simple diagrams and /or

graphs. There will be calculations hence the requirement of a calculator.

Equipment requirements for examination Pen, pencil, ruler, calculator and a rubber

Revision tip(s) Concentrate on content covered in your note book, especially the end of topic

tests. The questions will be of a similar style in your examination.

Subject Spanish

Year Group 9

Examination length 1 hour

Areas/topics

to be covered

for revision

(and amount

of marks to

be allocated)

Allocation of Marks:

Reading 25% Writing 25% Listening 25% Speaking 25%

Module 1 – La gente Activities in the present tense & what they do in their free time

Opinions (Me gusta(n), me gusta(n) mucho, no me gusta(n) nada, me interesa(n), me encanta(n)

Desciption of a friend: Hair & eye colour, height, personality (masculine & feminine)

Describing celebrities & using 'más....que' & 'menos......que'

Daily routine & reflexive verbs (me levanto, me ducho, me lavo etc.)

Sequencing words (normalmente, primero, luego, después etc)

Nationalities (masculine & feminine)

Module 2 – Vamos a salir? Places in town (la bolera, el estadio, el parque.....)

Using verb 'ir – to go' in present tense (voy, vas, va, vamos, vais, van)

Use the near future tense (Voy a ver una película, voy a tomar el sol....)

Invite someone to go out (Te gustaría ir al/ a la.....?)

Arrange a time (A qué hora? A las......)

Arrange where to meet (Dónde quedamos? )

Use prepositions (delante del/ de la.../ detrás del/de la..../ en la calle...)

Turn down an invitation (Lo siento, no puedo)

Make an excuse ( No tengo tiempo/dinero)

a. Use 'tener que + infinitive' (Tengo que hacer mis deberes)

b. Use 'querer + infinitive' (Quiero ver la tele..)

c. Use poder + infinitive (No puedo jugar al fútbol....)

d. Recognise infinitives (jugar, hacer, ir.....)

Module 3 Mis vacaciones

Saying where you went on holiday (Fui/Fuimos)

How you travelled (Transport) Fui en….

What you did (Past tense of ar/er & ir verbs) e.g. comí, bebí, saqué fotos etc

What it was like (Lo pasé guay/ fue muy divertido etc)

Question

type(s) (e.g.

diagrams,

mapwork,

sources etc.)

Speaking

2 x role-plays about hobbies and free time and Presentation already done

Listening and Reading

Fill in a grid

Select a letter/ number/ symbol

Short answer responses

Writing Structured writing responses to stimulus questions.

Knowledge of key grammar will be tested in Use of Language questions.

Equipment requirements for examination Pen and a spare.

Revision

tip(s)

Use the vocabulary pages of your IBook when learning vocabulary – cover up the English and try to

guess the meanings. Listen to the recordings.

Use your Spanish notebook to revise grammar points and your exercise book to revise activities

completed in class.

For the oral exam, ask a member of your family or a friend to practise your spoken language with you.

Yr 9 - Technology & Design KS3 Revision List for February 2019

Duration - 1 Hour

Topic Areas for study Study resources/guidelines

Safety Know meanings of signs

Identify different types of sign

Colour coding of safety signs

Safety rules in the workshop

Identify hazards and Control for 1

machine

Safety booklet

T&D theory booklet

Technologystudent.com

Workshop diaries

Materials

Wood Know what tree type wood comes from

Define hardwood, softwood

Meaning of conversion and seasoning (2

methods)

Uses for common woods

Resource booklets on iPad

Notes and workshop diaries

Worksheets

Tools &

processes Identify and describe the use of common

tools used in this year’s projects

Use of drilling jig

Be able to arrange the processes of

making the Mug stand in order

Identify machines used

Finishing wood

Resource booklets on iPad

Notes and workshop diaries

Worksheets

Design 1 Review the design of a domestic kettle

Identify important features

Redesign - Possible improvements

Source images of kettle designs.

Investigate kettle design at home.

Drawing practice

Design 2

Review the design on a IPad holder/charger:

Identify important design features

Possible improvements

Redesign iPad stand

Marks awarded for:

Originality, Clear labelling-materials &

features

Drawing and clear presentation

Source images of kettle designs.

Investigate iPad stand design at

home. Consider practical

improvements Produce new

design ideas

Other guidance Most questions will require a short answer of 1 or 2 sentences. There will be pictures of

tools and equipment you will have to name. For some questions you will have to label

parts. You will have to sketch in 2D and 3D for some questions. Use your (a) notes &

workshop diaries (b) resource booklets on your iPad (KS3) theory booklet

Practice drawing your design for the Kettle and for the iPad stand and remember to

label all parts

Bring in colouring pencils and ruler.