END OF SEMESTER EXAM GUIDE FOR STUDENTS
YEAR: 8
DATE: Wed 31st May
SUBJECT: Science
Length of Paper: 70 min
Marks: 60
Content to be revised for the Test:
Biology
 Aerobic respiration
 Breathing and gas exchange
 Blood
 Balanced diets and food groups
 Muscles and joints
Chemistry
 Particle Theory
 Diffusion
 Mixtures and purity
 Concentration
 Solubility
 Chromatography
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Atoms
Reactivity of metals
Inert substances
Acids and Alkalis
Physics
 Pressure (Gases/Liquids)
 Speed
 Light
 Reflection
 Refraction
 Dispersion
 Colour
Types of questions:
 Short answer
 Multiple choice questions
Tips for learners in preparation for the Test:
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Review the notes in your textbook, class notebook, and blue exercise book.
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Correct any mistakes (ask friends or the teacher for help).
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Use Quizlet/Grade Gorilla/Seneca/Century AI to understand concepts
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Ask yourself questions to check your understanding or get a friend or parent to ask
you questions
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Draw a mind map linking the key ideas
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Create flashcards to summarise and practice concepts