Year 7 Revision Checklists English You have to write a persuasive speech for your exam. Research your chosen topic so you have at least 8 facts about your subject Memorise the AFOREST techniques to help you during the exam o Alliteration o Facts o Opinions o Rhetorical questions o Emotive language o Statistics o Tripling Science Photosynthesis Respiration Specialised cells Effect of alcohol on the body Pregnancy Hazardous labels Reading/interpreting/using data, graphs and tables Reactions of metals Properties of metals Volume Forces Magnets Food chains States of matter Circuits Energy Solar system Conducting an experiment
Ask your teacher on which Stage you are working. Maths Stage 5 Stage 6 Stage 7 Paper 1 Paper 1 Paper 1 Square and cube numbers Change numbers between words and numerals Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers Negative temperatures Negative temperatures Add, subtract, multiply and divide mixed fractions Add and subtract numbers up to 1 million Understand place value Calculate using priority of operations (BIDMAS) Multiply up to 4-digit numbers Multiply & divide up to 4-digit numbers by 2-digit numbers Know square, cube, prime and triangular numbers Divide 4 digit numbers by one digit numbers Multiply numbers that are multiples of 10 (e.g. 30 X 50) Evaluate numbers involving indices, and square/cube roots Solve problems involving the four operations Calculate using priority of operations (BIDMAS) Estimate calculations Put decimal numbers in order Simplify fractions Convert within the metric system Change between fractions, decimals and percentages Change fractions to decimals and percentages Identify the special graphs y = x, y = -x, y = a and x = a Add and subtract fractions where one denominator is a Add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions Simplify expressions by collecting like terms and multiple of the other multiplying over a bracket Find or estimate the area of a shape drawn on a grid Multiply decimals Identify faces, edges and vertices of shapes Paper 2 Change English to algebraic expressions Calculate the three averages and range of a set of numbers Find multiples and factors of numbers Construction accurate drawings of triangles Calculate the mean and range from a frequency table Identify prime and composite numbers Plot and identify points on a coordinate system Change numbers between words and numerals Paper 2 Paper 2 Convert from and to Roman Numerals Find the highest common factor of two numbers Effective use of a calculator Identify regular polygons Find prime numbers less than 100 Use the symbols =,, <, >,, Understand place value Compare fractions and decimals Simplify expressions Convert measurements within the metric system Share quantities into a given ratio Evaluate expressions and formulas Know approximate metric/imperial conversions Solve problems involving proportion Solve equations with unknowns on one side Identify acute, obtuse and reflex angles Calculate fraction and percentages of quantities Write arithmetic sequences Accurately draw angles Round to the nearest place value Calculate percentage change Find missing angles on a straight line Continue sequences Calculate percentage increase and decrease Find missing angles around a point Evaluate formulas by substitution Use standard conventions for identifying sides and angles Calculate the area of a rectangles Find pairs of numbers that satisfy an equation Find areas of parallelograms, triangles and trapeziums Round numbers to the nearest whole number Convert measurements within the metric system Calculate volume of cuboids Round numbers to the nearest one decimal place Know approximate metric/imperial conversions Calculate the surface area of cuboids Know parts of a circle Find missing angles on a straight line, around a point and in triangles and quadrilaterals Find the area of shapes made from rectangles Find the area of parallelograms and triangles Find the volume of cuboids Find the mean of a set of numbers
Rich Task Sociology Assessment Title: Explain who was to blame for the Hillsborough Disaster incident? This assessment is testing your ability to explain things clearly, using the evidence you have prepared. The assessment is testing 3 really important skills in Sociology Using your sociological knowledge (LO6) o TIP: Make sure you link responses to parts of the events - give specific examples. Explaining why this incident related to crime and deviance(lo1) o TIP: Remember the definitions of crime and deviance try to find the connections between definitions and the events of the disaster. Use PEE to support your response. Writing in a clear way (LO6) o TIP: Remember to write in paragraphs, have an introduction which gives the background to the battle, and a conclusion which explains your Identify who is to blame Describe the sequence of events using PEE Explain the link between overall opinion. Use the IDEA structure to help you structure your paragraphs Analyse the impact of the event. History Common Assessment Title: Why did William Win the Battle of Hastings? This assessment is testing your ability to explain responses using point, evidence and explain successfully. The assessment is testing 3 really important skills in History Using your historical knowledge (LO6) o TIP: Make sure you know what happened at the Battle & can give specific examples. Explaining why things happened (LO1) o TIP: Remember that there are many different reasons or causes for William winning the battle try to find the connections between them, or explain why some are more important than others. Writing in a clear way (LO6) o TIP: Remember to write in paragraphs, have an introduction which gives the background to the battle, and a conclusion which explains your overall opinion. Use the IDEA structure to help you structure your paragraphs.
Geography common assessment Title: Is climate change real and will it affect me? This assessment is testing your ability to explain things using geographical knowledge to support responses. The assessment is testing 3 really important skills in Geography: Using your geographical knowledge (LO6) o TIP: Make sure you know what climate change is and give some evidence to prove it happens. Describe and explain why things happened (LO1) o TIP: Describe how humans have needed more energy, how they get it and the effects it has had on planet Earth. Writing in a clear way (LO6) o TIP: Remember to write in paragraphs and have an introduction on what climate change is. Try to use evidence and examples in each paragraph. Include a conclusion which explains your overall opinion to the question. Word Bank Climate change Global warming Temperature World population Energy Greenhouse gases Prevent Escape Carbon dioxide Fossil fuels Increase Atmosphere Sea level rise Sentence starters World population is going up.. As a result when This essay will explain Global climate change is.. One reason for an increase in demand for energy is - For examples humans need Burning fossil fuels causes.. Increase carbon dioxide in the atmosphere leads to. Effects of global warming in the UK will be Worldwide..Economic..Environmental
Grammar Reading Comprehension Assessment This assessment is testing your ability to correctly apply the below content domains: The assessment is testing 5 important reading comprehension skills: 2d make inferences from the text / explain and justify inferences with evidence from the text. 2f identify / explain how information / narrative content is related and contributes to meaning as a whole. 2a give / explain the meaning of words in context. 2e predict what might happen from details stated and implied 2c summarise main ideas from more than one paragraph o TIP: The content domain sets out the relevant elements from the national curriculum programme of study. The tests willsample from each area of the content domain. The tests will focus on the comprehension elements of the national curriculum. Languages It is a written test so you must focus on accuracy. Spellings are important. Less is more though. For example, adjectives spelt correctly is much much better than 8 different adjectives spelt poorly. You must answer all bullet points. You are marked on content. You need to be able to write in French/Spanish about the following: Try to include a variety of opinions, reasons and tenses. Team Activities: We will set up a game situation to allow the following to be assessed: Perform a variety of skills with fluency and control in practice, copying them effectively to allow them to be used with some pressure applied (conditioned game situation) PE Be able to take these skills into a game based situation Be aware of the best time to select and use the correct skills or identify when they should have used a particular skill Begin to show an understanding of strategies and tactics which they can use to overcome opponents to make them successful in their performance Understand the need for team work and be able to utilise their team mates in games to allow for the best performance by the team
Geography Scales and Symbols Sketch maps vs Atlas maps Grid references Compass points Megacities Urban Opportunities: Lagos Squatter settlements Urban Planning What is a desert? Characteristics of deserts Desert Animals Desert Plants Introduction to Coasts Stacks Headlands and Bays Spits and Bars Layers of the earth Continental drift Types of plate boundaries Volcanos Case study: Iceland volcano History What were Medieval towns and villages like and what was life like for a peasant? What was the Black Death and what consequences did it have? How does Interpretation A differ to Interpretation B about the Causes of the Black Death? [4] Why might the author of Interpretation A differ to Interpretation B about the causes of the Black Death? [4] Which interpretation do you find more convincing about the causes of the Black Death. Explain your answer? [8] How significant was the Murder in the Cathedral? How significant was the Peasants Revolt What was the War of the Roses and who were the Tudors? What was the English Reformation? Checkpoint answering: Write an account of the War of the Roses and how it established the Tudor dynasty [8] 'Henry wanting a divorce was the main reason for the English Reformation' How far do you agree with this statement. Explain your answer [16] Who were the other Tudors (Edward Vi and Mary I) What were Elizabeth's problems and how did she solve them? James I Gunpowder plot Checkpoint answering: Source A supports the Royalists during the Cvil War. How do you know? [4] Study source B and C How useful are these sources to a historian studying the publics perception of Charles I's execution? Use the sources and your contextual knowledge to answer the question [12] The causes of the English Civil War Why did Parliament win Source D opposes the Royalists. How do you know? How did Britain establish control in North America? What were the long term and short term causes of the American war of independence? Write an account of how the Boston tea party caused tension between America and Britain? What were the main events of the American War of independence? Why did the Americans win? Write an account of how the attack on Georgetown affected the outcome of the War of Independence?
Week of 18 th June Week of 25 th June (Exams in Sports Hall this week) Week of 2 nd July Week of 9 th July GL Progress Tests in Mathematics during Maths lessons Mon 25 June Tues 26 June Weds 27 June Thurs 28 June Fri 29 June Lesson 4 Lesson 4 Lesson 1 Maths Paper 1 Science Maths Paper 2 GL Progress Tests in English during English lessons GL Progress Tests in Science during Science lessons Other exams in lessons this week: Individual teachers will publish the exact lesson Make Your Own Notes Here