St Columb’s College

Christmas 2016

Revision Pack

Year 12

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/

Subject Biology

Year Group Year 12

Examination length 30 min paper

Areas/

topics

to be

covered

for

revision

Osmosis and Plant Transport you should be able to show that you can: (a)carry out investigations, collect data and draw conclusions to demonstrate the process of osmosis (across selectively permeable membranes) in plant tissue, to include:

the change in size and mass of plant and

be able to identify changes in plant cell structure that occur in plasmolysed and turgid cells due to osmosis at a microscopic level (b) explain osmosis as diffusion of water from a dilute solution to a more concentrated solution, through a selectively permeable membrane; (c) explain how osmosis causes plant cells to become plasmolysed and turgid; (d) understand the role of the cell wall in limiting the entry of water; (e) understand that plants use water for support, transport, transpiration and photosynthesis; (f) use a potometer (bubble potometer and weighing method) to gain an understanding of the process of transpiration in plants; (g) define transpiration as evaporation from leaf cells followed by diffusion through stomata; and (h) investigate the factors affecting the rate of transpiration (wind speed, temperature, surface area and humidity) and be able to analyse data collected to calculate the rate of transpiration.

Circulatory System (a) understand the role of the circulatory system as the transport of materials and protection against disease; (b) understand that the circulatory system transports blood cells (red blood cells carrying oxygen) and materials such as digested food products, carbon dioxide, hormones and urea around the body; (c) through examining a heart:

identify the four chambers of the heart;

understand how its structure relates to the pumping action and sequence of blood flow in a double circulatory system;

identify the four blood vessels associated with the heart – the vena cava and pulmonary artery carrying deoxygenated blood and the pulmonary vein and aorta carrying oxygenated blood; and

identify the coronary blood vessels; (d) understand the role of the different types of blood vessels:

arteries – carry blood under pressure away from the heart (usually oxygenated blood);

veins – carry blood back to the heart and have valves which prevent the backflow of blood (usually deoxygenated blood); and

capillaries – allow the exchange of material with tissues through permeable walls; and (e) identify the blood vessels entering and leaving the heart, lungs, liver and kidney, and their functions. Know their names (f) understand the role of the different types of blood vessels:

arteries – carry blood under pressure away from the heart (usually oxygenated blood);

veins – carry blood back to the heart and have valves which prevent the backflow of blood (usually deoxygenated blood); and

capillaries – allow the exchange of material with tissues through permeable walls; and (g) identify the blood vessels entering and leaving the heart, lungs, liver and kidney, and their functions. (h)understand that:

a blockage of the coronary vessels caused by the build-up of cholesterol deposits restricts blood flow to the heart muscles, causing death of the heart muscle cells;

a blockage in blood vessels to the brain leads to a stroke, causing brain cell death and reduced brain function;

in both cases blockage leads to less oxygen and glucose reaching cells (heart muscle and brain) and less cell respiration; and

certain factors increase or reduce the risk of heart disease and strokes, and interpret secondary data to evaluate these risk factors and (i) investigate the effects of exercise on the pulse rate and know how the circulatory system benefits from regular exercise – strengthened heart muscle and increased volume of blood pumped per beat at rest

Question

type(s)

The exam consists of three separate papers, one for each of the different sciences. You will be allowed 30mins to complete each of these papers. [the exam will therefore be 1hr30mins long] Each paper will consist of a number of compulsory structured questions that provide opportunities for short answers, extended writing and calculations. The interpretation of secondary data and the interpretation or displaying data graphically could be in concluded.

Equipment

requirements for

examination

Black pen, Pencil, ruler, rubber, & calculator.

Revision

tip(s)

Use the textbook/workbook for thorough revision. Practice using previous homework and test questions. The questions at

the end of each chapter will assist you in obtaining a high score. Use the specification as a checklist for your revision.

Subject Business Studies

Year Group Yr12

Examination

length

1 Hour

Areas/topics

to be

covered

for revision

Unit 1 - Business Start-Up

Unit 2 - Production.

Unit 3 – Marketing

Unit 5 – Managing People

All Units to be completed.

Question

type(s) (e.g.

diagrams,

map work,

sources etc.)

There will be a number of structured questions – possibly 4. A structured

question is one that is broken down into 2a,2b,2c etc. Each question will be

based on a small case study.

Equipment

requirements

for

examination

Pen, pencil, rubber, ruler and calculator.

Revision

tip(s)

Make sure you read and understand the CHECKLIST at the end of each

section (e.g. 1.2 etc.).

Subject DAS/Chemistry

Year Group 12

Examination length 30 minutes

Areas/topics

to be covered

for revision

(and amount

of marks to

be allocated)

Topic- Rates of reaction

Quantitative Chemistry

Metals and the reactivity series

Marks approximately same for all topics

Question

type(s) (e.g.

diagrams,

mapwork,

sources etc.)

Structured type questions. Fill in the answers in the spaces provided

Label diagrams/ draw diagrams of apparatus

Formula recall and application. Writing formula and balancing equations

Extended writing/descriptive. Prediction of reactions.

Chemical calculations.

Graph construction and analysis

Equipment

requirements

for

examination

Pen

Calculator

Ruler, pencil and eraser for graphs

Revision

tip(s)

Learn all equations and practise their application

Practice drawing diagrams of apparatus (accurately)

Practice graph questions from year 12 notes.

Subject Engineering

Year Group 12

Examination length 1 hour 30 minutes

Areas/topics

to be covered

for revision

Unit 1 – Design and Graphical Communication (30% Exam)

Design Process

Analysing a Design Brief/Selecting a solution

Idea Generation

Technical Drawing

Engineering Terms

Analysis of a product and its components

Unit 2 – Product Manufacture (30% Exam)

Materials, their properties, uses and finishes ( metals & plastics)

Tools and Equipment used in workshop / Health and Safety in the workshop

Processes – riveting,

Permanent and semi permanent joining methods

Mechanical components – nuts, bolts , washers, and bearings etc rivets

Smart materials – how they work and typical uses

Quality control & Quality assurance

ICT for communications – email and video conferencing

Modern manufacturing – CIM, CAD/CAM, ASRS, AGVs (advantages/disadvantages)

Analysis of an ‘Ironing board’ – Materials, Components, How it operates (sketch)

Question

type(s) (e.g.

diagrams,

mapwork,

sources etc.)

Unit 1 questions will be mostly short answers (one or two sentences) based on the theory that

you have covered. In the unit 1 however, you will be required also to generate ideas and

produce a 3D sketch of your final outcome.

Unit 2 questions will be mostly short answers (one or two sentences) based on the theory that

you have covered on the above topics. Some questions may require diagrams to help explain

your answers (diagrams should be clearly drawn and labelled)

Sources for information include – Engineering theory booklet & technologystudent.com

Equipment

requirements

Pupils should ensure that they are equipment with a pen, calculator and appropriate drawing

equipment i.e. HB pencil, ruler and eraser

Revision tip(s) Also make sure that you know the elements of the design process you have covered. It would

also be an advantage to practice your 3D sketching skills in advance. Use the theory booklet

and worksheet to produce your own key notes on each topic. Know the meaning all technical

words and terms eg silver halide and toughness.

Subject English Language

Year Group 12

Examination length 1 hour 30 minutes

Areas/topics

to be covered

for revision

Multi Modal Texts – 50%

Presentational Devices

Layout

Use of colour and image

Use of persuasive/emotive language

Awareness of audience & purpose

Personal Writing – 50%

Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation

Appropriate paragraphing

Awareness of audience

Tone appropriate to purpose

Question

type(s) (e.g.

diagrams,

mapwork,

sources etc.)

Personal Writing – Essay title provided on paper.

Multi Modal texts – Two texts to be compared and contrasted, with focus on

presentational devices and use of language.

Equipment

requirements

for

examination

Pen

Revision

tip(s)

This is a Mock GCSE in preparation for the Unit 1 Module in January 2017

Dept Revision Booklet- pp. 2 - 30

English Language Text Book:

Multi Modal texts – Unit 1. pp 7 - 22

Personal Writing Unit 1. pp 23 - 50

Subject French

Year Group 12

Examination length 1h30

Areas/topics

to be covered

for revision

Context 1: The Individual – Sections 1A and 4A of Voilà 4 on Relationships,

Section 1B on leisure activities

Revise the vocabulary on pages 7, 11 and 65 of the Workbook.

Context 2: Citizenship – Section 3D on Media and Communications (pages 130 –

131 and 134 – 137)

Revise the vocabulary on page 58 of the Workbook

Health and Lifestyle - Sections 1D, 3A and 3B

Revise the vocabulary on pages 19, 46 and 50 of the Workbook

Environmental issues - Section 4B

Revise the vocabulary on page 68 of the Workbook

Local Area – Section 1C

Revise the vocabulary on page 15 of the Workbook

Travel and Tourism - Sections 2A, 2B, 2C and 2D

Revise the vocabulary on pages 27, 31, 35 and 39 of the Workbook

Marks to be allocated: Writing: 30; Speaking: 30; Reading: 20; Listening: 20%

Question

type(s) (e.g.

diagrams,

mapwork,

sources etc.)

In the Reading examination you will be matching up numbers and letters and writing

answers in French and in English. Be familiar with the French instructions in Voilà

4 and with question words.

Equipment

requirements

for

examination

A pen is needed for the examination.

Answers are to be written in the Answer Booklet, NOT on the Question Paper.

Revision

tip(s)

Revise the vocabulary for the topics above - use the Workbook and the GCSE

vocabulary booklet. Familiarize yourself with the Reading examination by doing

practice questions from the past paper booklet.

Year 12 Further Maths Revision List Christmas 2016

Year Group Year 12 Further Maths classes

(Mrs M Doherty, Mr D Barr, Mr D Marlow.)

Examination length 2 hours

Topic Resource –Add Maths text unless otherwise stated Marks

Algebraic Fractions Ex 1A-1F pages4-7 4

Completing the Square Ex 2e-2f p12 5

Quadratic Equations Ex 2A-2d pages 8-12

Ex 3A-3C pages 12-17

8,11

Trigonometric Equation Ex 4a-4c p17-20 5

Trigonometry in Triangles Ex 5a-5d p20-25 7

Differentiation Ex 6a-6e p26-28, Ex 7a -7g, Ex 8a-Ex8e 4,4,6

Integration Ex 9a-9d

Ex 10a-10b

7

Logs Ex 12a-12g

Ex 13a-13c

3,4

Matrices Ex 11a-11h 5,5

Vectors Ex 14a-14f 4,8

Speed, Distance, Time Ex 15a-15c 8

Equipment requirements

for examination

Pen, pencil, ruler, eraser

Calculator

Revision

tip(s)

Revise the topic using notes

Attempt worked example given in notes

Attempt questions in textbook

Attend any after school classes available

Subject Geography

Year Group 12

Examination length 1hour

Areas/topics

to be covered

for revision

(and amount

of marks to be

allocated)

Population

Factors affecting birth & death rates

World population growth (since 1700) and its causes – MEDCs & LEDCs

Population structure – population pyramids – differences between MEDCs &

LEDCs (compare & contrast)

Dependency – youth & aged dependency; assess the social & economic

implications of each

GIS – its uses, advantages – interpretation of data presented

Migration – push & pull factors;

CASE STUDY – Migration into the UK – numbers migrating, their origins and

destination; impacts on services and the economy – be able to evaluate impact

Settlement

Key words: site, situation

Factors affecting choice of site - Defensive site, wet point site and bridging site

Settlement hierarchy –based on population size, functions (high & low order), range

& threshold (refer to places)

Land use zones – CBD. Inner city, suburban residential, industrial and rural-urban

fringe (refer to places)

Mapskills

Grid references, scale, direction, height on maps.

Identify the following on OS maps: site characteristics, general functions, hierarchy

and land use zones.

Question

type(s) (e.g.

diagrams,

mapwork,

sources etc.)

Diagrams

Data response questions

Extended questions examining the case studies

Equipment

requirements

for exam.

Blue or black pen

Pencil

Ruler

Revision tip(s) Pupils should – Use mind maps to summarise information.

Make lists of key words and their meanings and learn them – test yourself.

Use websites such as the BBC GCSE Bitesize website to revise

Use Common Assessments to identify and correct problems with examination techniques.

Know and understand and be able to identify command words in questions.

Learn key definitions

Study previous Common Assessments

Learn case study facts

Revise using their booklet Theme A; People and where they live

Remember – statement – consequence – elaboration

Quote figures from graphs etc (use the resource material when answering questions)

Subject German

Year Group 12

Examination length

1 hour 30 minutes

Areas/topics

to be

covered

for revision

The questions will be on a mixture of topics that you have studied over the

past three years: travel/holidays/an accident, home/home town, shopping,

leisure activities/hobbies/media/Christmas markets, school, future

plans/part time work/career/volunteering, family/relationships.

Question

type(s)

There will be some short passages and some longer passages in German

(gap-fill, e-mails, brochures) with multiple choice, matching pictures,

matching names to sentences, True/False/? and/or questions in English.

Equipment

requirements

for

examination

You need a black pen. You will be allowed to write onto the examination

paper.

Revision Tips

You cannot revise specific vocabulary for this, but you might look over

general notes, look through your textbook, or practice on the internet

http://www.klar.co.uk/

http://www.languagesonline.org.uk/

http://www.ukgermanconnection.org/microsites/?location_id=5

http://www.deutsch-lernen.com/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/german/

Subject History

Year Group 12

Examination

length

1hour 15 minutes

Areas/topics

to be

covered

for revision

The Cold War 1945-1956

Communism v Capitalism

Events of 1945 Yalta & Potsdam

Establishing the Buffer Zone

Germany: Berlin Airlift

Vietnam

Question

type(s) (e.g.

diagrams,

mapwork,

sources etc.)

100% exam

One Source section with four questions, 4 mark, 6 mark

One Essay question worth 16 marks + 5 SPaG

Equipment

requirements

Blue/ Black pens

Revision

tip(s)

For each event learn the following things:

Date/ People involved

Causes of event

Details of event

Results of event

Use textbook, hardback notebook and revision materials on shared

documents.

Make notes on topics in spider diagram format

Year 12 GCSE ICT Christmas Exam 2016 Revision List

Examination Length 1 hour

Equipment pen

Style of Question Multiple choice, short descriptive answers,

Resources: Resource booklet, CCEA ICT,www.teach-ict.com

Knowledge of ICT

Components

Input and output

Identify external component parts of a typical home PC from a photograph or diagram;

Compare input and output devices in terms of costs, quality, speed and suitability for specific

applications:

Inputs devices: keyboard, mouse, joystick, tracker pad, touch screen, microphone, scanner,

digital camera and graphics digitiser; and

Output devices: monitors, printers including impact, laser and ink-jet, plotter and speakers;

Storage

Compare the following storage devices in terms of storage, capacity, cost, speed of data

retrieval and suitability for specific purposes:

Hard disk; DVD; CD-RW; CD-ROM/CD-R; Blu-ray; tape streamer; Flash media; and

network storage vs. local storage;

Memory

Describe the purpose of ROM, RAM, cache and the impact of each on computer performance.

Unit 1 CA content

Databases Records - definition

Tables - definition

Primary Key – definition and purpose

Relationships – identify the three relationship types

Validation of data - purpose

Data Types – list the data types

Use of Lookup Tables – advantages and disadvantages

Queries – purpose of query

Use of mail merge – describe the steps to set up a mail merge

Unit 1 CA Content

Spread sheets Formatting and Layout of data

Data Types – list the data types

Use of Formulae in the spread sheet – why do we use formulae?

Relative and Absolute Referencing – what is the difference between them? Give an example

of both.

Conditional Statements – use of ‘IF’ in formulae

Selecting Print Areas

Cell ranges used in charts – be able to identify what cells are used to display a chart.

Games Technology describe current trends in computer gaming including; personal computer, games consoles,

mobile phones and online;

explain the following game genres: role play games (RPG); action; adventure; and

puzzles;

explain the following aspect of game play: rules; scoring; and controls;

Data Checking Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of data

verification and validation techniques;

Data Checking

Identify the most suitable data validation techniques for given situations from type, range,

presence and length;

Explain the purpose of a check digit;

Data Portability

understand the need for data compression and the software needed to compress/decompress

data;

identify common file types, such as jpeg, mpeg, gif, txt, csv, rtf, mp3, mp4, MIDI, pdf, html

and zip;

Subject Irish

Year Group 12

Examination length 1 hr 30 mins

Areas/topics

to be covered

for revision

(and amount

of marks to

be allocated)

This exam is made up from two past paper reading exams, therefore while the

following topics are definitely on it there may be vocabulary associated with other

topics also evident. Thorough revision is required.

Holidays / Gaeltacht visits

My Locality

School Life

Daily routine

Myself and Others

Marks to be allocated: Listening: 20 Speaking: 30 Reading: 20 Writing 30

PLEASE NOTE there will be a 45 min Listening paper followed by a 45min

Reading paper

Question

type(s) (e.g.

diagrams,

mapwork,

sources etc.)

Multiple Choice

Sentence Completion

True or false

Grid Filling

Reordering of sentences

Comprehension with questions in both Irish and English

Equipment

requirements

for

examination

Pen

Revision

tip(s)

Read class notes and highlight important vocabulary.

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 Music

Year Group Twelve (GCSE)

Examination length 2 × 1 hour papers

Areas/topics

to be covered

for revision

(and amount

of marks to

be allocated)

Paper 1

This paper focuses on the area of repeating patterns & the Music Industry

There will be five questions

Q.1 = Beethoven, Symphony No.7 (opening 2 minutes) 12 marks

Q.2 = Unseen question (not studied in class) 15 marks

Q.3 = Mars, the Bringer of War 13 marks

Q.4 = Unseen question (not studied in class) 12 marks

Q.5 = Music Industry

Paper 2

This paper focuses on the area of Music Traditions of Ireland, Incidental Music &

Vocal Music *Mr McGinn’s class will answer questions on Vocal Music & Music

Traditions of Ireland ONLY. (Q. 1 – 3 & 7 – 9) ** Mrs Burns’ class will answer

questions on Vocal Music & Incidental Music ONLY. (Q. 4 – 6 & 7 – 9)

Music Traditions of Ireland section (Mr McGinn’s class only)

Q.1 = De Danann & Ravara Pipe band 15 marks

Q.2 = Drowsey Maggie 12 marks

Q.3 = Unseen based on Music Traditions of Ireland 13 marks

Incidental Music (Mrs Burns’ class only)

Q.4 = Davy Jones Theme & Dr Who Theme 12 marks

Q.5 = A Midsummer Night’s Dream 15 marks

Q.6 = Unseen based on Incidental Music 13 marks

Vocal Music (Both classes)

Q.7 = Snow Patrol & What is this feeling (Wicked) 12 marks

Q.8 = Glory to God (Messiah / Handel) 15 marks

Q.9 = Unseen question on Vocal Music 13 marks

Question

type(s) (e.g.

diagrams,

mapwork,

sources etc.)

Short, structured questions

Equipment

requirements

for

examination

Please have a blue / black pen for writing and a pencil + eraser will be necessary for

drawing in notes on the stave. This test will take place in your normal Music room

class, in the week before the official examinations.

Subject GCSE PE

Year Group 12

Examination length 1 hour 30 minutes

Areas/topics

to be covered

for revision

1. Participant as an Individual

Age, disability, gender , physique, environment, lifestyle and training factors.

2. Physical/mental demands of performance

Fatigue and stress; injury and first aid. The respiratory , circulatory and

cardiovascular systems. Aerobic and anaerobic respiration.

3. Leisure and recreation

Leisure and recreation -definitions and examples.

4. Diet

Maintaining a balanced diet; specific dietary requirements.

5. Health, fitness and active lifestyle

General health. Structure and role of the skeletal and muscular systems.

Components of fitness. Skill-related factors of fitness. Skill acquisition.

6. Training

Principles of specificity and progression. Principles of overload and reversibility.

Circuit and weight training and physiological adaptations.

7. School/ Physical Education

National Curriculum Requirements. Youth Sport Trust, Dame Kelly Holmes. Health

Schools and Extra-curricular programmes.

8. Cultural and Social Factors

Role of social aspects and social groups in sports participation.

9. Opportunities for further involvement.

PE roles. Vocational opportunities and further education in PE.

10. International factors.

International sports events/ competitions. The Olympic Games.

11. Social Factors

The role of the media, sponsors, health and safety and equipment in sport.

Question type(s) (e.g.

diagrams, mapwork,

sources etc.)

Standard written paper format

20 marks multiple-choice questions

20 marks short-answer questions

20 marks scenario questions

Equipment requirements

for examination

None

Revision tip(s) - revise chapters 1-11 of text book

- use www.mypeexam.com and www.exampro.co.uk website as revision source

- re- read class notes and feedback from homeworks/and class tests

- practise scenario based questions

Subject DAS/Physics

Year Group 12

Examination length 30 minutes

Areas/topics

to be covered

for revision

(and amount

of marks to

be allocated)

Topic- Waves, sound and light p74-p107

Types of waves, labelling waves, wave equation, describing different wave

movement, analysis of amplitude and wave length, uses of ultrasound, echo

questions, reflection and refraction of light descriptions, definitions and diagrams,

dispersion, electromagnetic waves uses and dangers.

Topic – Electricity p108-112

Electrostatics, uses, dangers and how charges interact with each other.

Graph Skills

Plot a graph and calculate the gradient and/or intercept

Question

type(s) (e.g.

diagrams,

mapwork,

sources etc.)

Definitions

Label diagrams

Formula recall and application

Extended writing/descriptive

Graph construction and analysis

Equipment

requirements

for

examination

Pen

Calculator

Ruler, pencil and eraser for graphs

Revision

tip(s)

Learn all equations and practise their application

Practice drawing ray diagrams (accurately)

Practice graph questions from y11 module

Subject Religious Education

Year Group 12

Examination length 1 hour

Areas/topics

to be covered

for revision

(and amount

of marks to

be allocated)

War and Peace • the debate about pacifism, taking account of different

religious and ethical viewpoints

• the Just War tradition

Personal and Family Issues

• Christian views on the meaning and purpose of sexual

relationships, taking account of the diversity of ethical

positions within Christianity

• Christian teachings about the benefits and challenges of

marriage and divorce, taking account of the diversity of

ethical positions within Christianity

Matters of Life and Death

• the debate about abortion, taking account of social,

political, biblical, Church and other ethical viewpoints

• the views of pro-life and pro-choice groups

• the debate about euthanasia, taking account of social,

political, biblical, Church and other ethical viewpoints

• the debate about capital punishment, taking account of

social, political, biblical, Church and other ethical

viewpoints

Question

type(s) (e.g.,

sources etc.)

Short knowledge questions

Extended knowledge and understanding questions

Extended evaluation questions

Equipment

requirements for

examination

Black biro

Revision

tip(s)

Spend time learning class notes.

Go to the GCSE Bitesize website for RE and chose Christianity/Ethics and revise.

Make sure you can write developed answers for 10 mark questions.

Year 12 Single Award Science (12G) Christmas Revision List

Chapter 7 of Text Book

Hazard symbols

Names of common acids, bases and alkalis

What indicators are and how they are used

The pH scale and Universal Indicator

Neutralisation reactions and how a pH meter is used to monitor them

Common reactions between acids, bases and alkalis

The use of bases in agriculture

Write word equations for neutralisation reactions

Write balanced symbol equations for neutralisation reactions.

Subject Spanish

Year Group 12

Examination length 90 minutes Reading and

Listening

Areas/topics

to be covered

for revision

(and amount

of marks to

be allocated)

-Relationships: families and friends.

- Local Environment: Advantages and Disadvantages (my city, my house, my

bedroom).

-Activities: Daily Routine and leisure activities (sports, television, cinema, books,

music, shopping and other hobbies)

-Health and Lifestyle: diet, exercise and illness.

- School Life (describing your school day and your school; facilities, clubs,…)

-Travel and Tourism: Destinations and choices. (Holidays)

- Environment.

Festivals/ Fiestas.

* Grammar: Present Tense; Reflexive Verbs; Preterite Tense; Imperfect Tense;

Immediate Future; Future Tense; Conditional Tense; expressions to express an

opinion, prepositions of place; adjectival agreement; uses of verb Ser versus Estar;

verbs plus an infinitive; demonstrative adjectives and pronouns; direct and indirect

object pronouns; comparative and superlative adjectives. (Check your grammar

notes for more details.)

Question

type(s) (e.g.

diagrams,

mapwork,

sources etc.)

Fill in blanks with the missing word; True/False; write down the right letter; write

down the right number; fill in the blank with words that mean the same; answer

questions in Spanish and in English.

The Controlled Assessment 3 in Writing will be used as the Writing component for

the Christmas Examination result.

Equipment

requirements

for

examination

Pen

Revision

tip(s)

Recognition of general vocabulary is required for Listening and Reading.

Production of vocabulary is required for Speaking and Writing – this component will

be done in class time.

Subject Technology and Design

Year Group 12

Examination length = 1

hour

Examination Weighting = 60%

Areas/topics

to be covered

for revision

Total marks = 40%

Unit 3 – Product Design

Definitions of key design terminology – Market demand & technology push, Quality

Aesthetics, Ergonomics, Anthropometrics, Intellectual property etc.

Factors that improve Aesthetics / Factors that improve ergonomics of a product/system

Communicating methods. Prototyping and modelling what are they and why use them

Explain properties of materials (eg hardness and malleability etc.)

Wood and manufactured boards – main groups, characteristics and uses

Metals –main groups, characteristics and uses

Plastics – Main groups, characteristics and uses

Smart materials – Thermo-chromic materials and SMA

Scales of production one-off, batch and mass production

Workshop processes, tools and equipment for manufacturing with (a) acrylic & (b) MDF

Design question – Modern/Contemporary CD holder (10 CDs – more info to follow)

Question type(s)

(e.g. diagrams,

examples, )

Question responses will include definitions, advantages/advantages, justifications and

examples. Some questions will relate to workshop tools and processes to manufacture a

simple product. Diagrams will also be necessary. Theory booklet has sample questions

Equipment

required

Ruler, pencil, pen and colouring pencils

Revision tip(s) Study a topic for five minutes – close your book and write down everything you can

remember in a few minutes. Make corrections in colour – repeat as necessary. Move on to the

next topic when you feel confident.

Pay attention to your technical vocabulary and diagrams.

Read over notes, handouts and questions to produce fact sheets on the new topics you have

covered this year

Recap on your workshop experience to revise tools, machines and safety

Revise practice exam questions in theory booklet. Study all pages 111 - 136

See past papers.(shared documents – Technology & Design – Yr12 past paper)