Examination NotificationYEAR 7, AUGUST 2018

2018 Year 7

Yearly Examination Timetable

Date Period Length

(+ reading time) Course Venue

Thursday, 23 August Period 4 40 mins (5) English

Paper 1 In Class

Friday, 24 August Period 3 40 mins (5) English

Paper 2 In Class

Tuesday, 28 August Period 3 55 mins (5) Mathematics

Paper 1 In Class

Wednesday, 29 August Period 4 55 mins (5) Mathematics

Paper 2 In Class

Thursday, 30 August Period 1 50 mins (5) Science In Class

Tuesday, 4 September Period 2 45 mins (5) History In Class

• Do your best – your teachers have prepared you well. Spend your time wisely in preparation for these

examinations.

• Be punctual each day.

• Students are not permitted to leave an examination early.

• It is the responsibility of each student to bring the required equipment into the examination room. The

sharing of items will not be permitted.

English Year 7

Yearly Examination

Assessment Task Number: 3

Weighting: 40%

Exam Length: 2 x 40 minutes (plus 5 minutes reading time)

Course Specific Criteria:

Uses language to shape and make meaning according to purpose, audience, and context 10%

Thinks in ways that are imaginative, creative, interpretive and critical 20%

Learns and reflects on their own learning through their study of English 10%

BPL Dispositions

Examination Components

• Comprehension of excerpts from class text “The Eagle of the Ninth” – short answer responses

• Writing in character (based on class text) – extended response

• Reflecting on their own learning

English Year 7

Examination Study Guide

Key English Study Strategies:

In order to prepare for this examination students should focus their study on the following topics:

• Reading and understanding the class text “The Eagle of the Ninth”

• Narrative structure – how the novel is constructed

• Character description and development – particularly focused on Marcus or Esca

• Descriptive writing - setting

• Descriptive writing - emotion

• Reflecting on their own learning in this unit “Loyalty and Duty”

It is suggested that students use/access the following resources:

• Class notes on “The Eagle of the Ninth”

• CANVAS

Students should practise writing in character as directed by their class teacher.

History Year 7

Yearly Examination

Assessment Task Number: 2

Weighting: 50%

Exam Length: 45 minutes (plus 5 minutes reading time)

BPL Dispositions

Examination Components

The Examination will consist of two sections:

1. Multiple Choice (20 Marks)

2. Source Questions and Short Answer (30 Marks)

History Year 7

Examination Study Guide

Key History Study Strategies:

• Complete any missed classwork.

• Re-read the relevant chapters in your online textbook.

• Answer any questions in the online textbook that you have not yet completed and show your responses to

your class teacher for feedback.

• Revise your essay-writing technique (PEEL – Point, Explanation, Evidence, Link) and ensure that you are able

to write in sufficient detail.

• Create a learning summary using the dot-points listed above as a guide – you can use flashcards, create

mind maps and flowcharts, create study notes, etc.

In order to prepare for this examination students should focus their study on the following topics:

• Methods of Historical Investigation:

- outline the main features of history and archaeology

- describe and explain the different approaches to historical investigation taken by archaeologists and

historians

- define the terms and concepts relating to historical time, including BC/AD, BCE/CE

- identify the difference between Primary and Secondary sources and explain how each is useful to

historical investigation

• Ancient Rome:

- outline how ancient Roman society was organised and governed including the roles of law and religion

- describe the roles of key groups and individuals within ancient Roman society, e.g. the emperor, the

nobility, the senate, citizens, soldiers, women and slaves

- describe the everyday life of men, women and children in the ancient Rome

It is suggested that students use/access the following resources:

• Textbook: Retroactive 1, Chapter 2c

• Class notes & worksheets

• Videos, summaries and additional resources provided on Canvas

Mathematics 7.1

Yearly Examination

Assessment Task Number: 3

Weighting: 40%

Exam Length: 2 x 55 minutes

Course Specific Criteria

In order to prepare for this examination students should focus their study on the following topics:

Use your Work Plans to further break down these topics in content and use the Study Guide referenced to your

textbook.

• Whole Number

• Indices & Prime Numbers

• Fractions

• Decimals

• Number Plane

• Symmetry and Transformations

• Time

• Area

• Calculator

• Patterns & Algebra

BPL Dispositions

Examination Components

• This is a written test to be completed as follows:

Paper A Section I – Multiple Choice (20 marks)

Section II – Short Response (15 marks)

Section III – Literacy Questions / Problem-Solving (15 marks)

Paper B Topic Based Questions (50 marks)

• The total is 100 marks

• Length = 2 x 55 mins

- Follow exam guidelines

- Use black pen for your working

- Use a pencil and ruler for diagrams or sketches

- Do not use liquid paper or white out tape

- Calculators may be used

• Marks are awarded for good mathematical thinking

• Show your working

• Marks may be lost for poorly organised or written work

Mathematics 7.1

Examination Study Guide

Key Mathematics Study Strategies:

1. Always revise your work daily, weekly and then do a major review one week before your exam.

2. Once an exam is announced:

- Construct a list of topics to review

- Find specific problems for each topic on your list

- Make your list long enough to provide enough practice for mastery

3. You must master all the topics on your list before you work on any practice tests.

4. You may have to practice some types of problems over and over again until you can work them in less

time.

5. Analyse your homework problems, practice tests and past exams. Note the typical errors you usually make

– Give yourself more practice in these areas.

It is suggested that students use/access the following resources:

• Study Guide program and accompanying Revision Booklets

• Past topic tests and solutions

• Work Plans and work book exercises – especially chapter reviews (end of chapter)

• Textbook Revision Exercises from Maths Quest

• Mathletics – has videos, practice exercises.

• Teachers (we are here to help you)

• After school homework assist

• Create a study group with each other at lunch or after school!

In order to prepare for this examination students should focus their study on the following topics:

1. Integers and the Number Plane (MathsQuest Chapter 2)

- Place Value,

- Four operations with whole numbers with and without a calculator including order of operations

- Factors and Multiples (including factor trees)

- LCM and HCF

- Estimating answers

- Using x and y co-ordinates to locate points on a number plane.

2. Indices & Prime Numbers (MathsQuest Chapter 3)

- Writing number with indices

- Prime and Composite Numbers

- Squares and Square Roots

3. Fractions and Decimals (MathsQuest Chapter 4, 6)

- Simplifying Fractions

- Converting between, Mixed Numbers, Improper Fractions and Proper Fractions (calculator fraction

button)

- Converting between decimals and fractions (using the calculator fraction button)

- Four operations (add, subtract, divide, multiply)

- Rounding Decimals to decimal places and writing decimals as recurring numbers.

4. Symmetry and transformations

- Transformations of shapes including rotations, reflections and translations.

- Classifies and draws two-dimensional shapes.

- Determine lines of symmetry of polygons.

5. Time, Units of length, Perimeter and Area (MathsQuest Chapter 9)

- Reading analogue and digital Time and converting between 24 hour and am/pm time

- Reading a Timetable

- Conversion of units of Length and calculating the perimeter of shapes

- Areas of square, rectangles, triangles, parallelograms and composite shapes

6. Calculator – using the fraction button, S-D button and basic operations.

7. Patterns & Algebra (MathsQuest Chapter 8)

- Patterns and rules

- Substitution

- Simplifying expressions

Mathematics 7.2 and 7.3

Yearly Examination

Assessment Task Number: 3

Weighting: 40%

Exam Length: 2 x 55 minutes

Course Specific Criteria

In order to prepare for this examination students should focus their study on the following topics:

Use your Work Plans to further break down these topics in content and use the Study Guide referenced to your

textbook.

• Whole Numbers – operations and special types

• Indices and Calculator skills

• Fractions

• Decimals

• Transformations

• Operating with Integers

• Equations

• Calculator

• Patterns & Algebra

• Time

BPL Dispositions

Examination Components

• This is a written test to be completed as follows:

Paper A Section I – Multiple Choice (20 marks)

Section II – Short Response (15 marks)

Section III – Literacy and Problem-Solving (15 marks)

Paper B Topic Based Questions (50 marks)

• The total is 100 marks

• Length = 2 x 55 mins

- Follow exam guidelines

- Use black pen for your working

- Use a pencil and ruler for diagrams or sketches

- Do not use liquid paper or white out tape

- Calculators may be used

• Marks are awarded for good mathematical thinking

• Show your working

• Marks may be lost for poorly organised or written work

Mathematics 7.2 and 7.3

Examination Study Guide

Key Mathematics Study Strategies:

1. Always revise your work daily, weekly and then do a major review one week before your exam.

2. Once an exam is announced:

- Construct a list of topics to review

- Find specific problems for each topic on your list

- Make your list long enough to provide enough practice for mastery

3. You must master all the topics on your list before you work on any practice tests.

4. You may have to practice some types of problems over and over again until you can work them in less

time.

5. Analyse your homework problems, practice tests and past exams. Note the typical errors you usually make

– Give yourself more practice in these areas.

It is suggested that students use/access the following resources:

• Study Guide program and accompanying Revision Booklets

• Past topic tests and solutions

• Work Plans and work book exercises – especially chapter reviews (end of chapter)

• Textbook Revision Exercises from Maths Quest

• Mathletics – has videos, practice exercises.

• Teachers (we are here to help you)

• After school homework assist

• Create a study group with each other at lunch or after school!

In order to prepare for this examination students should focus their study on the following topics:

1. Whole Numbers and Integers (MathsQuest Chapter 2)

- Place Value,

- Four operations with integers with and without a calculator including order of operations

- Estimating answers

2. Indices & Prime Numbers (MathsQuest Chapter 3)

- Writing number with indices

- Factors and Multiples (including factor trees)

- LCM and HCF

- Prime and Composite Numbers

- Squares and Square Roots, cube and cube roots

3. Fractions and Decimals (MathsQuest Chapter 4, 6)

- Simplifying Fractions

- Converting between, Mixed Numbers, Improper Fractions and Proper Fractions (calculator fraction

button)

- Converting between decimals and fractions (using the calculator fraction button)

- Four operation (add, subtract, divide, multiply)

- Rounding Decimals to decimal places and writing decimals as recurring numbers

4. Transformations and the Number Plane (Maths Quest Year 8, online videos and websites)

- 3 Transformations and congruent shapes,

- plotting points and creating pattern rules

5. Time

- Reading analogue and digital Time and converting between 24 hour and am/pm time

- Reading a Timetable

6. Patterns & Algebra & Equations (MathsQuest Chapter 8, 11)

- patterns and rules

- substitution

- simplifying expressions

- balancing, guess and check, backtracking, checking solutions

Science Year 7

Yearly Examination

Assessment Task Number: 3

Weighting: 30%

Exam Length: 50 minutes plus 5 minutes reading time

Course Specific Criteria

This examination is designed to allow you to show your understanding and comprehension of the materials

covered by class work, homework and practical work. The content being examined covers topics including:

Enough Water Fit to Drink, Circle of Life (Ecosystems only) and Forces, as well as Science skills.

BPL Dispositions

Examination Components

• An examination of 50 minutes

• This examination consists of 15 Multiple Choice questions and short answer questions which could include

such questions as defining, describing and explaining, as well as drawing diagrams and applying knowledge

and skills, etc.

• All answers are to be written on the examination paper

Science Year 7

Examination Study Guide

Key Science Study Strategies:

• Be familiar with the terms/vocabulary relevant to the topics covered

• Review class notes and hand outs

• Read through the chapters and answer questions

• Practice drawing scientific diagrams

In order to prepare for this examination students should focus their study on the following topics:

• Science Skills (Investigating): Chapters 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 & 1.5 at JacPLus, Core Science Stage 4

• Enough Water Fit to Drink (States of Matter): Chapters 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6 & 3.7 at JacPlus, Core

Science Stage 4

• Circle of Life (Ecosystems only) Chapters 15.1, 15.2, 15.3 & 15.4 at Jacplus, Core Science Stage 4

• Forces: Chapters 7.1 & 7.2 at JacPlus Core Science Stage 4

It is suggested that students use/access the following resources:

• Notes and hand outs

• JacPlus - Core Science Stage 4

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