Revision Strategies at KS3

End of Year assessments at KS3

• Students will have in their exercise books, for each subject, the revision lists for topics that they need to revise for the end of year assessments.

• Students should know the dates of these assessments and have recorded them in their journals.

• Students have received a revision planning sheet at their revision assembly and have this in their journal.

• Students will be set a revision style homestudy in each of the 3 weeks leading up to the end of year assessments to help them prepare fully for the tests.

• The following slides give some tips on how to prepare for the exams.

Revising English

Practise writing out a range of sentences about something that interests you. Try to use simple, compound and complex sentences!

Once you’ve written a piece of description, label all of the linguistic features that you’ve used!

Read non-fiction and fictional texts that are about similar topics. Consider PALL (Purpose, Audience, Language and Layout).

Go to My Classes on First Class, select your year group and access a wealth of resources to help you prepare for your English exams.

Storyboard literary devices to help you remember them.

Useful Websites:www.bbcbitesize.co.uk& Accelerated Reader

A revision checklist is a really useful tool to help you to identify topics/areas that need extra revision. You also have a copy of this in your exercise book.

Look at the Revision Folder on First Class where you will find great resources to help you prepare for your exams.

Using Collins Connect for year 7 examsGo to the Collins Connect website and select student.

Log into your school by typing Trinity RC High School Upper or postcode IG8 0TP

To log in and change your password, submit your date of birth, first letter of your surname and your year group. You will then be prompted to change your password to access tasks that your teacher will set you.

Your teacher will set you revision tasks to complete in the build up to your exam.

Year 9: Using Mathswatch

Log on to mathswatchvle.com

Centre ID: tchsUsername & Password same as mymaths

Search for a clip or click New 2015

Pick a topicWatch the clipDo the practise questionsPrint and complete the worksheet!

Year 8: Collins Connect

Use Collins Connect- Follow the same instructions as year 7

Use the revision list issued to you by your teacher and use your textbook to complete extra tasks.

There is a revision guide and workbook available. You can use this to help you revise for your exams

Read questions twice—you have timeUnderline the important partsWhat does it say?Do it!For example, if it says ‘estimate’ don’t ‘calculate’!

Know your own calculatorDo not rely on a school calculator—it may do things differently, and the buttons may be in different placesYou get no marks for 1.6306 if the answer is 1.63 x 106

You MUST show your working out on the paperA wrong answer with no working gains no marksA wrong answer with correctworking shown could gain as much as 4 out of 5 marks

Do not forget to write the unitsDo not mix up units of length, area and volumeRemember that cm are not the same as cm2 or cm3

Only round your answers at the very end of your working.

Understand the difference between dp and sf

Don’t just concentrate on the higher level questions that are difficult.Make sure you have thoroughly revised the earlier and easier questions—there are lots of marks to be had

Helpful Tips!

Make sure you get yourself organisedYou need all your maths equipment and a scientific calculator.

Make sure your calculator is in the correct modeLearn your formulas!

Learn unit conversions- these

are in your journal!

Year 8 complete your Alfiesoft Pre-testOnlineYear 8 test is on Working Scientifically andwill cover year 7 & 8 content. Remember to revise both years.

Year 7 The test will cover the first Biology, Chemistry & Physics topics that you did in your recent Alfiesoft test these are Reproduction, Particles and Forces

Your teacher will set you a task each week from this folder. Extra revision is also on these folders.

Use the Science VLE on FC.Look for this icon on your desktop

Click this...

Then this..

For?

Your teacher will set you lots of revision activities to complete on Doddle. Make sure you remember your login ID!

One 75 mark (75 minute) GCSE Science test comprising of content from:BiologyChemistryPhysicsYour double teacher will tell you what subject and content to revise.

All worksheets and lessons so far, reading lists, suggested website s and example exam questions.

Use the Science VLE on FC.Look for this icon on your desktop

Click this...

Then this..

For?

Your teacher will set you lots of revision activities to complete on Doddle. Make sure you remember your login ID!

Know your Keywords so can use subject specific words in your answer.

Create a keyword cloud using Wordle

Revision Techniques Create mind map / cue card

on each topic.

Create questions for each topic and test your teacher.

Ask your friends and family to test you.

Create your own revision quiz.

Attend Revision drop-in classes in room 25 at Friday lunchtime.

Ask your teacher for help.

Revision Resources: PowerPoint's, video-clips, additional reading are available on My classes on First Class.

Create an R.E revision timetable. This will enable you to revise each topic equally.

Create a revision checklist so you can identify your weakest topics to revise.

Useful Websiteshttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1315134/Jesus-was-not-the-Son-of-God-says-former-bishop.htmlhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/christianity/history/paul_1.shtml

Make a list of key biblical quotes and references to include in your answer.

Remember your evaluation structure when answering D questions.1. Give reasons why you agree

with the statement.2. Give reasons against the

statement.

Wider reading:A range of books available in your R.E. classroom, including G.C.S.E. textbooks on the events in Holy Week and Prejudice and Discrimination.Church newsletters highlight the importance of the Church as a community. Biblical commentaries online.

Useful Websites continuedwww.stofc.org or local Church websitehttp://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/religion/christianity/easter.shtmlhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/christianity/holydays/easter.shtmlhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/christianity/pope/pope.shtmlhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/religion/judaism/https://www.truetube.co.uk/film/hanukkah

Topics to ReviseSee First Class for a revision list or use the list in your R.E book.

Complete revision home study tasks set in class.

For explanation answers make sure you give an example to support your point. You can use a Bible quote to support your point as well!E.g. Jesus is against prejudice as he states in the Bible: "Do to others what you want them to do to you" (Luke 6:31).

As Art is a practical subject

your timed test will involve

drawing from observation.Art

Art

• Zoom into an area of the still life / object

• Look carefully at the shapes that you see

• Draw lightly, transferring the shapes and structures you are looking at – fill the page

• Start to look for the light and the dark

• Vary the pressure of your pencil to create the ‘tones’ you see

• Aim for 4 ‘tones’ – black, dark grey, light grey & white

• Make your drawing look 3D by using directional shading – you are giving it ‘form’.

Hints and Tips

Drawing is making a mark.

Making marks is what creates an image.

You are not a camera but an Artist we see and draw the world as individuals

Art - ResearchWider Reading : Books, Articles, Journals.

• Broadsheet Newspaper Art/ Culture Supplements, Local Newspapers, Time Out magazine, Online Reviews, Check out Tate Channel, The Art Library (All Art studios have a satellite library)

• Art is everywhere and so are Articles about it e.g. Check out the Royal Academy and Kandinsky and the avant-gardeners. Watch the video clips online to find out more about the featured Artists’ in the exhibition by clicking on this link -

https://www.royalacademy.org.uk/article/kandinsky-and-the-avant-gardeners

• Check out and listen to the Royal Academy ‘Painting the Modern Garden: podcast round-up’ By The RA Podcast Team, to find out more about the exhibition.

There are all sorts of digital sources in addition to the Galleries you can visit in person. Search the net……….

Useful Websites :• Tate Galleries www.tate.org.uk – Tate Collectives -Scroll to end of screen, choose Tate Collectives

from Shortcuts listed.

• National Gallery www.nationalgallery.org.uk

• Saatchi Gallery www.saatchi-gallery.org.uk

• British Museum www.britishmuseum.org

• www.art2day.co.uk investigate the Fine Art Area

Art - Research

Stretch and Challenge – 3 Week Task Home Studyto be handed in Week 4

The activities are posted on the VLE and located on the Board information of your Classroom, ask to see examples in class if you wish.

Week 1 Beginning: Year 9………9th May 2016 YEARS 7 23rd May Year 8 ……….. 6th June

Task Outline:

• What’s On?

• List 5 Galleries or Museums in London that are currently holding exhibitions you would be interested in going to.

• Success Criteria:

Galleries / Museums listed showcase the variety of what’s on.

Week 2 Beginning: Year 9…….. 16th May 2016 YEARS 7 6th June Year 8……….13th June

Task Outline:

• Contrast & Compare

• Contrast & Compare two exhibitions of your choice from the selection you have found interesting on the internet (or in person).

• Success Criteria:

Include images of the work featured in the exhibition.

Include the exhibition blurb-what’s it about from the galleries perspective.

Express your opinion of the exhibitions – what interests you about them? Why have they caught your eye? ….The I-Factor!

Week 3 Beginning: Year 9………23rd May 2016 YEARS 7 13th June Year 8……….20th June

Task Outline:

• The I-Factor

• Produce a review of a chosen Artist’s / Designer’s work featured in your favourite exhibition.

• Success Criteria

Include images

Express your opinions & thoughts about the work consider…..Does it have meaning? Does it tell a story? What’s your reaction to it? Why do you have this opinion? Do the materials encourage a reaction?

• Present as a newspaper article.

Year 7 Computing

Revision resources for your end of year exam (a revision booklet and exam revision activities) can be found in the Course Content folder in your Computing class in FirstClass.

Other websites you might find useful:

For reliability & bias, social networking & e-safety:http://www.teach-ict.com/ks3home.htm

For binary and algorithms:http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zvc9q6f

Year 8 ComputingRevision resources for your end of year exam (a revision booklet and exam revision activities) can be found in the Course Content folder in your Computing class in FirstClass.

Other websites you might find useful:

For reliability & bias, social networking & e-safety:http://www.teach-ict.com/ks3home.htm

For refreshing your image manipulation / photo editing skills:https://www.gimp.org/tutorials/

Revision Techniques

• Meet up with your group to rehearse your play outside of lesson time (you can book a rehearsal time at the

drama office)

• Prepare a script for your play with lighting and sound cues

• Use the Learning Objectives sheet in your drama book to help you identify what you need to revise

Revision Resources: Everything you need for the test can be found in the drama test folder on First Class:

• The stimulus for your devised play• Guide to devising drama in a group• Lesson Power-points on the topics

studied

Useful Websites

www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/dramawww.nationaltheatre.org.uk/discover-more

Go to:‘CDT VLE Resources’On First Class > Year 7> Revision Materials

Study PowerPoint

CompleteRevision

Worksheet

Practice doing aProduct Analysis

Study your Home StudyBooklet, especially;

Practice a miniDesign

Question

Design

Process

Electric Components and Circuit Diagram

Cam Mechanisms

Materials Recovery Facility (MRF)

Go to:‘CDT VLE Resources’On First Class > Year 8> Revision Materials

Study PowerPoint

CompleteRevision

Worksheet

Practice doing aProduct Analysis

Study your Home StudyBooklet, especially;

Practice a miniDesign Question

Wood Joints – Isometric Drawing

Categories of

Wood

Symbols on Packaging

Design Process

Go to:‘CDT VLE Resources’On First Class > Year 9> Revision Materials

Study PowerPoint

CompleteRevision

Worksheet

Practice doing aProduct Analysis

Study your Home StudyBooklet, especially;

Electronic Components

Biomimicry

Practice a miniDesign Question

Know your Keywords so can use subject specific words in your answer.

Create a keyword cloud using Wordle.

Revision Techniques Complete the revision worksheet from

the VLE

Create mind map / cue card on each topic.

Create questions for each topic and test your teacher.

Ask your friends and family to test you.

Create your own revision quiz.

Revision Resources:My Classes / Yr7 Food/ Test revision • You will find a topics checklist• A revision home study task

Create a Food revision timetable. This will enable you to revise each topic equally.

Useful Websiteshttp://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/design/foodtech/http://www.nhs.uk/change4life/Pages/five-a-day.aspx

Wednesday Lunch time in Room 17 for Revision Q & A

Revision Websiteshttp://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/geography/coasts/http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/countries/china-facts/

The EXAMS folder on FirstClass has lots of resources (key word lists, lesson PowerPoints) and additional information (case studies and reading) to stretch you.

Your teacherwill help you!

Wider reading is available on FC..

A top tips sheet is available on FC – it has advice and information on question types.

A revision checklist is really useful to identify areas which need most revision, there is no point revising something you are already very confident with!

An example of a practice question on FC. These are a great way of recalling information and seeing what the exam will be like.

Start as soon as you can, this will enable you to stay calm and produce your best.

Remember to look back over your assessments for Africa (7), Coasts (8) and China (9). These significant pieces of work will aid your revision.

A keywords list is on FC to help you learn terminology for the exam!

Examples of pupil work on FC will help you by showing what a good piece of work looks like and what you should aim to include.

The Exams folder – a good place to start! And each module you have studied has it’s own folder with lessons and resources in there for you to use at home.

Find My Classes on your FC homepage

Select your Year Group and select the ‘Resources’ folder from the left-hand side.

KS3 History Exams – Key Revision TopicsYEAR 7

• Chronology – Make sure that you canput dates in the correct order.

• Castles – What are the features ofmedieval castles? Why were castlesdesigned in this way?

• Control – How did the DomesdayBook and Feudal System help Kingsrun the country?

• Religion – What were Doom paintingsand why were they used? Why didpeople become monks and nuns?

• Crusades – Why did people fight inthe Crusades?

YEAR 8

• The Spanish Armada – How and whydid the English Navy win?

• Representations of Elizabeth I – Howand why did Elizabeth I presentherself in portraits?

• The Gunpowder Plot – Why did ithappen and why did it fail?

• Causes of the Civil War – Why did theEnglish Civil War start in 1642 andwhat do you see as the main cause?

• The New Model Army – How didCromwell improve Parliament’s armyand why did they win the Civil War?

KS3 History Exams –Key Revision Topics

YEAR 9

• Causes of the First World War: How did militarism,alliances, imperialism, nationalism and the assassinationof Franz Ferdinand cause the First World War?

• Trench warfare – What are the features of a trench?Aside from gunfire, why were the trenches sodangerous?

• Propaganda – How was propaganda used to encouragemen to enlist? How does this compare to conscriptionand other recruitment methods?

• The Treaty of Versailles – What was agreed? Who wasaffected?

• Using sources – what can sources reveal about historicalevents? How reliable are different pieces of historicalevidence?

Ideas for Revision

Techniques

MFL

Organise your revision into 30 minute

sessions with 5 minutes breaks. You will

able to maintain a high level of recall of

material memorised, while your level of

understanding will continue to rise.

Create mind maps/spider diagrams.Create cue cards or flash cards

– include bullet points of

important information OR a

question on one side and answer

on the other to test yourself.

Create a checklist of what you

need to be able to do, then

after revising write a few

sentences next to each point

to prove that they can do it.

Use the internet

(e.g. www.bbc.co.uk/schools/bitesize

and www.linguascope.co.uk and other

interactive websites.

Summarising Tips: Make use of

your own specially created

headings and subheadings in your

revision notes.

Remember to use the resources on the

VLE. There are resources in each Module

folder as well as separate resources in the

grammar folder.

Record key phrases and vocabulary

on your mobile phone or using

software such as Audacity. You can

then listen back to revise the

vocabulary .

Refer to the grammar boxes and grammar sections

at the end of each module and at the back of your

textbook.

Revise the vocabulary in your exercise book

as well as in the end of module sections and

the back of your textbook.

Use colour and high-lighter pens

to make important information

stand out.

Make sure that you focus on learning the key verbs.

Remember that to achieve a Level 4 you need to be

able to use one tense. For a Level 5 you need to be

able to use two tenses. For a Level 6 you need to

be able to use three tenses.

Use techniques such as

‘Look, cover, write and check’ to

help you learn the spellings of

key vocabulary and verbs

Useful Websites & Wider ReadingY9: http://www.pbs.org/theblues/classroom/essaysblues.html

Y9: http://www.pbs.org/theblues/classroom/essays12bar.html

Y8: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/

articles/5qRxmBH7QTR21cM2TjTlNxv/ten-questions-from-ten-pieces

Y7: https://www.musictheory.net/lessons

Top Tips!1. Make sure you know what

the elements of music are and what they mean –you will be expected to use these terms in the extended writing section of your test – all the key words you need to know are on your revision list on FC

2. Spend some time listening to / watching Youtubevideos of individual instruments so you know how they sound – you need to be able to pick out what instruments are by listening in the exam –there are some useful links on FC

3. Do spend time doing a practice extended writing task – you need to get used to how to use musical language to compare/contrast.

Do you know how to work out the notes of the treble and bass clef? Diagrams on FC

Practice makes perfect!There is an example of the extended writing exam question for you to try on FC

Can you label all the black and white keys on a keyboard correctly? Diagram on FC

Where are your Music revision resources on FC??

1. Log in, and find ‘My Classes’

2. Find your Music Classroom

3. Click on ‘Resources’ on the left hand side bar

4. Double click to open the ‘End of Year Test Revision’ Folder

Know your Keywords so can use subject specific words in your answer.

Create a keyword cloud using Wordle.

Revision Techniques Complete the revision worksheet from

the VLE

Create mind map / cue card on each topic.

Create questions for each topic and test your teacher.

Ask your friends and family to test you.

Create your own revision quiz.

Revision Resources:My Classes / Textiles / Test revision • You will find a topics checklist• A revision home study task

Create a Textiles revision timetable. This will enable you to revise each topic equally.

Useful Websiteshttp://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/design/textiles/fabricsrev5.shtmlhttp://www.fabriclink.com/university/char.cfmhttp://40plusstyle.com/what-is-polyester-advantages-disadvantages/

Remember your stages of making when answering the manufacturing questions.

Wednesday Lunch time in Room 17 for Revision Q & A