Y9 Exam revision
Exams are not the be all and end all of education but they still seem to remain important to winning the game of school. Like any other challenge that you want to be successful at, you can prepare for this academic challenge by implementing a study programme.
Exam Info:
Exams will be held in the Period 3 and 4 slot (2 hours), 1 exam per day in Week 6 (13th November to 16th November)
Other classes all as per normal timetable
Monday - Mathematics Tuesday - Science Wednesday - English Thursday- Social Studies
Equipment required (all to be brought in a clear plastic bag)
Pens (not red) and pencils
Ruler
Device (Fully charged)
Optional: water bottle, reading material (if you think you will finish early)
Year 9 Science
Exam Format
You will be required to complete a practical investigation within the 2 hours of exam time. In this time you must plan, conduct, and report on a simple practical investigation that involves forces and energy. You will write up this investigation using your device and the Stile website.
Useful Resources
Stile app website with the'Investigating in Science' topic (use your school login to access)
Squiz app (Android or iOS): From the makers of Stile. Flash cards for a range of topics.
General Science information on Science Learning NZ
Year 9 Maths
Exam Format
A paper exam made up of 5 topics in a 2 hour exam. Students can choose to do either the 2/3/4 CL paper or the 3/4/5 CL paper.
The five sections of the exam are:
Number -worth 40%
Algebra - worth 25%
Measurement - worth 20%
Geometry - worth 15%
Useful Resources
Walker Maths Workbook
Education Perfect
Revision Notes Template: Click on the link to make your own copy to complete.
IXL Maths - Year 9: This website allows you to get a basic understanding on most topics covered this year with explained working
Inquiry Maths website: has lessons for each topic and web based versions of the topic tests that are automatically marked
Transum: A number of interactive activities on all maths topics.
Number
For year 's 9 the unit number consists of :-
CL3 - simple multiplication , conversions from fractions to percentages and knowing prime numbers, powers
CL4 - Adding, subtracting, multiplication and division of fractions. Working out fractions of different sums. Decreasing and increasing percentages.
CL5 - Increasing and decreasing numbers using fractions and understanding word problems using numbers.
Measurement
For year 9's the measurement unit consists of :-
CL3- Understanding basic area, time calculations and conversion of different measurement units
CL4 - understanding perimeter, area of different quadrilaterals and triangles , volumes of different cuboids and converting different units.
CL5 - working it time problems, being able to complete more complex perimeter , area and volume tasks include circles
Geometry
For year 9's the geometry unit consists of :-
CL3 - Understanding angles around a point and a straight line, naming shapes, transformation and reflection of different shapes .
CL4 - Angles around a point and its rule , names of 3d shapes, working out angles on straight lines , triangles and quadrilaterals..
CL5 - Geometric reasoning , understanding Pythagoras and its rules. Being able to work out complex angles of quadrilaterals and triangles with Algebra
Algebra
For year 9's the algebra the unit consists of :-
CL3 - Solving basic equations, simplifying expressions and understanding patterns and sequences
CL4 - Working out the area, perimeter and volumes using algebra expressions . Factorizing , expanding and solving basic equations.
CL5 - Solving complex patterns, working the area of a circle and other complex shapes using algebra and understanding graphing equations
Year 9 English
SOCIAL STUDIES
Mapping skills
Students will need to explain direction, distance, scale, grid referencing and location.
Time Line graph construction.
Graphing rules. (equal spacing, dates in the correct order).
Interpret a graph e.g. trends, predictions.
Interpreting Climate Graph Construction.
Understand what climate graphs show, the conventions for constructing and reading one and what inferences can be drawn from them.
Discuss seasons and interpreting the data on the graph e.g. Wettest months/seasons, when would you most likely plan a trip etc.
4. House Icons
Describe the reasons why any of our house icons were selected to represent our school. Traits, Achievements.
Essay - INQUIRY CLASS:
Describe and explain and issue. What are some solutions to this?
Refer to previous Inquiries as possible topics for an essay.
Essay needs: A clear introduction, separate paragraphing with supporting facts and a conclusion.
WHAT CAN YOU DO TO REVISE?
Make sure that any tasks you haven’t completed in class you complete at home. This could be Education Perfect or Google Classroom tasks.
When writing the practice essays, read aloud to family and correct anything you need to.
Look in newspapers or online for Climate Graphs, familiarise yourself with what they look like and how they are labeled.
Maps-Familiarise yourself with grid references and practice reading maps. Have quizzes with your family. Give each other grid references and see if you can find each others landmarks.
Learn the names and positions of the main people who address us about Covid-19 updates.