YEAR 8 - Harrogate Grammar
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May 2018 Dear Parents/Carers, End of year examinations will take place in normal, timetabled lesson time between Monday 18th and Friday 29 th June 2018. Individual class teachers will inform students of the exact date and lesson for each exam nearer the time, but students need to expect their exams during this two week period. This session will be the first experience of doing exams for Year 7 students and some Year 8 students and they must be taken very seriously. All writing equipment must be in a clear, see-through pencil case or plastic bag and any water bottles must have their labels removed. There must be silence upon entering and leaving the classroom as well as during the exam and exam regulations must be strictly adhered to. This will be an excellent learning experience for them and will get them used to how exams work well before any external exams they sit later on in school. Mrs Ellenthorpe and Ms Moore have produced some really useful revision advice which is also attached with this email, along with information from each subject area on the topics they need to be revising. We hope this will help to focus students in their revision and preparation for exams. If you have any further questions please contact either the relevant Year Manager or the Exams Office. Good luck to all. Mrs Moat Mr Prager Associate Headteacher Examinations Office & Data Manager
Transcript of YEAR 8 - Harrogate Grammar
May 2018
Dear Parents/Carers,
End of year examinations will take place in normal, timetabled lesson time between Monday 18th and
Friday 29th June 2018. Individual class teachers will inform students of the exact date and lesson for
each exam nearer the time, but students need to expect their exams during this two week period.
This session will be the first experience of doing exams for Year 7 students and some Year 8 students
and they must be taken very seriously. All writing equipment must be in a clear, see-through pencil
case or plastic bag and any water bottles must have their labels removed. There must be silence
upon entering and leaving the classroom as well as during the exam and exam regulations must be
strictly adhered to. This will be an excellent learning experience for them and will get them used to
how exams work well before any external exams they sit later on in school.
Mrs Ellenthorpe and Ms Moore have produced some really useful revision advice which is also
attached with this email, along with information from each subject area on the topics they need to be
revising. We hope this will help to focus students in their revision and preparation for exams.
If you have any further questions please contact either the relevant Year Manager or the Exams
Office.
Good luck to all.
Mrs Moat Mr Prager
Associate Headteacher Examinations Office & Data Manager
YEAR 8
YOUR EXAMS
How to revise
What to do in the exam
SECTION ONE
Handy Hints
To keep up your interest, it is
better to revise a variety of
topics each day.
Revise in short periods,
20 - 30 minutes.
Then give yourself a treat.
HOW TO REVISE
PLANNING YOUR REVISION
Ensure you have your exam timetable handy on
your iPad, make sure you know the day, time
and room for each exam.
Read the revision booklet to understand which
subjects and topics you need to revise.
Use the weekly revision planner to record
subjects and topics you plan to revise each day.
If you are not sure ask the Teacher.
Handy Hints
Be confident!
Ask for help at
home!
TAKE A TOPIC AND REVISE IT
HOW TO REVISE
Think about how you best remember things - by
reading aloud, writing things down or drawing
diagrams and charts.
If you study by reading aloud, write notes and
leave gaps. Read the notes aloud and fill in the
gaps. Read aloud definitions of key words.
If you study by writing things down, make a list
of key facts and key words. Remember how
many. Big topics write down and learn the facts.
Draw diagrams without labels.
SECTION TWO
Remember!
Year 11, Year 13 and
other exams will be going
on. So…
Be considerate as you go
around the school.
During the exam itself, you
must be quiet at all times.
Ensure you know which exam(s) you have, which
room and the start time.
Make sure you arrive at the exam room in plenty
of time.
Subject teachers will give you more details about
each exam nearer the time.
Remember, you must observe silence during
the exam. At the end of the exam, please leave
the room in silence as other people may be doing
exams.
Never enter an area which is ‘out of bounds’:
there may be a notice or chairs blocking a corridor
to show that there is an exam nearby.
Please ensure you read the room changes
emailed out to you every morning.
EXAMINATIONS IN YEAR 8
THE EXAM DAYS
It is your responsibility to make sure you have everything you need
- with spares - just in case!
As soon as the teacher starts to hand out the paper and the
exams, you MUST be SILENT!!
From that point, you must not talk until you are told you may
by your teacher. This will be when all the papers have been
handed in and the exams in other rooms nearby have
finished.
Obviously, you are not allowed to eat during the exams.
During the exam, look at your own paper. DO NOT look at
anyone else’s work.
Do not signal to anyone else during the exam.
If you have a problem or want to ask
something, put your hand up as you would
normally do in lessons.
EQUIPMENT
DURING THE EXAM: DO’S AND DON’T’S
You will need
Pens, pencils, ruler, eraser,
calculator and Mathematical
instruments. You may also need
colour pencils for some exams.
Remember
You should write in black pen, unless you are told not to. If you have forgotten anything, tell the teacher before the exam starts.
WHAT TO WRITE IN THE EXAM
Write your full name, form and your subject teacher’s name at the
start of your answers, or on the cover of the answer booklet
Write your name on every separate sheet you use.
Check that you have all the questions.
Start to read the questions. DON’T panic. Think about what your
teacher has told you.
Follow instructions carefully.
You will probably find that the number of marks available for each
question is shown in brackets at the end of the questions.
Therefore, make sure you write twice as much for 4 marks as you
Write neatly and clearly.
Draw diagrams in pencil and rub out any mistakes carefully.
If you change an answer, make sure it is clear what the new an-
swer is.
If you have done something wrong, draw a line right through it.
Try to answer all the questions. Try not to leave gaps.
If you have time at the end, check your answers carefully.
ALWAYS DO YOUR BEST
WE CAN’T ASK ANY MORE OF YOU
THAN THAT
GOOD LUCK
Miss Moore
ENGLISH
Revision Outline for Year 8
Purpose/focus of test: This will test your reading comprehension and language analysis
skills of non-fiction texts.
Units/topics that should be revised:
Read over the practice sources that you have been given in lessons and make sure that you are confident with the three question styles. Practice the following skills:
identifying language features accurately
Summarising the differences between texts
selecting facts
comparing the attitudes/views shown in two passages. You could make sure you are confident with the choices of words in a text (such as adjectives, adverbs, nouns, verbs, rhetorical questions, contrast, rule of three and any other techniques you have been taught) Think about why these have been used, are they:
Powerful
Emotive
Factual
Offering opinion Can you explain how these words make the reader feel? The exam will test your skills and you could easily make up more questions yourself based upon a piece of non-fiction writing.
How will you be examined? Structure of the exam/form of
exam
45 minute exam You will have two pictures of non-fiction writing and three comprehension style questions which will ask you to:
1. Select facts 2. Summarise similarities and differences 3. Analyse language 4. Compare the content of the two texts
Useful revision resources and where to
find them
Your teacher may provide you with additional practice resources Read some non-fiction magazines, newspaper articles as practice. Look in your exercise book for advice on how to answer the questions. Look back to your Dickens Non-fiction CAT and the blue booklet for more texts you could practice with.
MATHS
Revision Outline for Year 8
Purpose/focus of
test: To assess your understanding of the topics taught so far this year, and in preceding years
Units/topics that should be revised:
NUMBER – Fractions, Prime Factors, Percentages, Decimals and Approximation, Ratio and Proportion ALGEBRA – Expanding Brackets and Factorising, Using Formulae and Solving Equations, Constructing Graphs of Linear Equations, Sequences SHAPE – Calculating missing angles (including on parallel lines), Area and Surface area, Area and Circumference of circles, Constructions, Transformations, Pythagoras, Volume of prisms, Scale Drawing and Bearings DATA HANDLING – Probability, Scatter Graphs and Correlation
How will you be examined? Structure of the exam/form of
exam
Two papers – one non-calculator, one calculator. Each paper will take one lesson to complete.
Useful revision resources and where
to find them
Your books! Showbie – check you progress tracker folders for CAT RAGs that identified stronger/weaker areas. KS3 Maths BBC Bitesize - https://www.bbc.com/education/subjects/zqhs34j
SCIENCE
Revision Outline for Year 8
Purpose/focus of
test: To test understanding of both recent topics (that have not been tested in CAT tests: Energy Propagates and Rocking all Over the World); and also the Year 8 science course as a whole.
Units/topics that should be revised:
Energy Propagates lessons 1-18: speed of sound; ultrasound; the ear and hearing; how animals hear; sound as waves; light waves; reflection; refraction; the eye and vision; lenses; colour; detecting light; superposition of waves; modelling waves. Rocking all Over the World lessons 1-11: structure of the Earth; composition of the atmosphere; weathering and erosion; types of rock; the rock cycle. Year 8 Science (general): bones and muscles; breathing; smoking and alcohol; digestion; enzymes; the Periodic Table; atoms, elements and compounds; metals; simple chemical reactions; energy and work; moments; pressure; floating, sinking and density.
How will you be examined? Structure of the exam/form of
exam
Two 40 minute papers, to be sat in science lessons. Each will have 10 multiple choice questions, to be answered in a grid; and 30 longer questions, to be answered in an answer book.
Useful revision resources and where
to find them
Student’s exercise books. Student’s science Showbie folders (one per teacher). BBC Bitesize Key Stage 3 Science (website). Educake self-set questions, multiple choice by topic.
GEOGRAPHY
Revision Outline for Year 8
Purpose/focus of
test: To assess understanding of key topics studied throughout Year 8
Units/topics that should be revised:
Who wants to be a billionaire?
Living World
Powerful Planet
Coasts
How will you be examined? Structure of the exam/form of
exam
Section 1: Short written questions on the following topics:
Who wants to be a billionaire?
Living World
Powerful Planet These questions include definitions, descriptions, diagram labelling, comprehension questions, and explaining effects Section 2: Levelled written question on coasts which requires you to explain and evaluate the extent of something.
Useful revision resources and where
to find them
Revision booklet for the topic is saved on Showbie
HISTORY
Revision Outline for Year 8 Purpose/focus
of test: To assess your knowledge and understanding of British rule in India, Gandhi, and the causes of Indian Independence.
Units/topics that should be
revised:
India under the Mughals
The East India Company
The life of Gandhi
The actions of Gandhi in the campaign for Indian independence
The impact of other factors on Indian independence
How will you be examined? Structure of
the exam/form of exam
Your exam will contain knowledge questions and extended writing which will involve writing 2 PEEL paragraphs.
Useful revision
resources and where to find
them
There will be a document uploaded to Showbie by your teacher. You could also use the following links: https://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/modern-world-history-1918-to-1980/india-1900-to-1947/ https://www.bbc.com/education/clips/z7v2n39 http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/islam/history/mughalempire_1.shtml Challenge https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofEngland/The-East-India-Company/
RELIGIOUS STUDIES
Revision Outline for Year 8
Purpose/focus of
test: Islam
Units/topics that should be revised:
Muhammad
Qur’an
Shahadah
Salat
Zakat
Sawm
Hajj
How will you be examined? Structure of the exam/form of
exam
One extended answer requiring arguments for, arguments, religious responses against and a conclusion.
Useful revision resources and where
to find them
A revision lesson will be produced and shared on Showbie. A special home learning folder will also be produced and shared before half term.
FRENCH
Revision Outline for Year 8
Purpose/focus of
test: French Writing and Translation Skills
Units/topics that should be revised:
Family
Free time / hobbies
Going out / arranging to go out
Food and drink
Holidays
Jobs
TV shows / films
Weather
Note particularly the skills of:
giving justified opinions
extending sentences with connectives and prepositions
using a broad range of qualifiers, adjectives and time phrases
using three tenses accurately: past tense (j’ai joué), present tense (je joue) and future tense (je vais jouer)
How will you be examined? Structure of the exam/form of
exam
You will need to produce a piece of extended writing in French. For this you will have a choice of two questions. For both there will be four bullet points containing prompts for what you need to write about. You will also have a translation task, with five English sentences to translate from English to French.
Useful revision resources and where
to find them
Learn all vocabulary from your “Word a Day” lists
Revise your notes in your exercise book and on Showbie
Practise using Quizlet (www.quizlet.com). The following sets are particularly suitable:
HGS Year 8 French Word a day https://quizlet.com/294985199/hgs-year-8-french-word-a-day-flash- cards/?new Past tense: https://quizlet.com/170371493/y8-french-past-tense-flash-cards/ Future tense: https://quizlet.com/250469394/french-near-future-tense-flash-cards/ Linguascope Username: harrogate Password: casa
GERMAN
Revision Outline for Year 8
Purpose/focus of test: German Writing Skills
Units/topics that should be revised:
Personal Identification - Saying your name, age, birthday
School
Hobbies and Interests
Daily Routine (including telling the time)
Helping at Home
Holidays (countries, transport, activities)
Weather
Family- physical descriptions, personalities
Town Note particularly the skills of:
giving justified opinions
extending sentences with connectives and prepositions
using a broad range of vocabulary including qualifiers, adjectives, opinions and time phrases
using the present tense, future tense and the past tense accurately
How will you be examined? Structure of the exam/form of
exam
You will need to produce a piece of extended writing in German. For this you will have a choice of two questions. For both there will be four bullet points containing prompts for what you need to write about. You will also have a translation task, with five English sentences to translate from English to German.
Useful revision resources and where
to find them
Learn all vocabulary from your “Word a Day” lists
Revise your notes in your exercise book and on Showbie
Practise using Quizlet (www.quizlet.com). The following sets will be particularly useful:
https://quizlet.com/246458499/hgs-german-y8-word-a-day-flash-cards/ https://quizlet.com/17073401/stipetic-y8-german-routine-time-phrases-flash-cards/ https://quizlet.com/20594782/stipetic-8-german-travel-and-weather-flash-cards/ https://quizlet.com/38707303/stipetic-german-places-in-town-flash-cards/
SPANISH
Revision Outline for Year 8
Purpose/focus of
test: Spanish Writing Skills
Units/topics that should be revised:
Personal Identification - Saying your name, age, birthday, interests
Food
Holidays
Family-physical descriptions, personalities, jobs, interests
Town
Clothes Note particularly the skills of:
giving justified opinions
extending sentences with connectives and prepositions
using a broad range of vocabulary including qualifiers, adjectives, opinions and time phrases
using the present tense, future tense and the past tense accurately
How will you be examined? Structure of the exam/form of
exam
You will need to produce a piece of extended writing in Spanish. For this you will have a choice of two questions. For both there will be four bullet points containing prompts for what you need to write about. You will also have a translation task, with five English sentences to translate from English to Spanish.
Useful revision resources and where
to find them
Learn all vocabulary from your “Word a Day” lists
Revise your notes in your exercise book and on Showbie
Practise using Quizlet (www.quizlet.com). The following set will be particularly useful:
https://quizlet.com/295289497/hgs-year-8-spanish-revision-top-200-flash-cards/
DESIGN TECHNOLOGY
Revision Outline for Year 8
Purpose/focus of
test:
The questions relate to the projects you have made in design technology during the year.
Units/topics that should be revised:
Know the design methods, names of the tools, materials and processes that you have used in design technology projects
Identify, explain and use the inspiration of a past designer/ design movement
Sketch initial ideas to show how others inspiration can be added to your designs.
Produce a flowchart to show the manufacture of your design including quality checks.
How will you be examined? Structure of the exam/form of
exam
The exam will be divided into 2 sections. Multiple Choice Analysing products/Sketching
Useful revision resources and where
to find them
Your Books. For the year 8 DT end of year test you will need: A charged iPad, pen, pencil, rubber, pencil sharpener, ruler, range of coloured pencils.
FOOD AND NUTRITION
Revision outline for Year 8
Purpose/focus of test: To establish learning of key principles throughout the course.
Units/topics that should be revised:
Food Safety: Safe working in the food room.
Nutrition: Healthy eating in line with the Eatwell Guide, Complex carbohydrates and the role of energy in the diet.
Food Preparation skills – skills and Ingredients used to make the recipes this academic year.
Food Provenance – where different foods come from.
Food Choice – understanding the special dietary requirements of certain individuals.
Food Science – transfer of heat to food, functions of ingredients, biological and chemical raising agents.
How will you be examined? Structure of the exam/form of
exam
Multiple choice questions
Useful revision resources and where to
find them
Recipes in showbie. Evaluations of food practical lessons (Completed by the students where they have discussed the recipes and the food science.) Food a fact of life website – the official site for the British Nutrition foundation. http://www.foodafactoflife.org.uk/
