ACADEMIC YEAR 2023-24

GRADE 9
ACADEMIC REVIEW-2 SYLLABUS

1 Subject Exam Syllabus (add chapter names one below the other in bullet points)

2 English Language ● Reading Comprehension

● Summary Writing
● Writer’s Effect
● Interview Writing
● Letter Writing
● Article Writing
● Speech Writing
● Narrative Writing

3 Hindi Syllabus:
Paper 1: Reading and Writing
● Exercise 1 – Short answer questions
● Exercise 2 – Multiple matching
● Exercise 3 – Note-making
● Exercise 4 – Summary Writing
● Exercise 5 & 6 – Writing exercise ( भाषण लेखन, वाद-विवाद, डायरी लेखन, पत्र लेखन, ईमेल लेखन,
विज्ञापन लेखन, फिल्म समीक्षा, पस्
ु तक समीक्षा और रिपोर्ट लेखन,
लेख लेखन, निबंध लेखन )

Paper 2: Listening
● Exercise 1 – Short answer questions
● Exercise 2 – Gap-fill sentences
● Exercise 3 – Information correction
● Exercise 4 – Multiple-choice questions

4 French Unit 1- I introduce myself

Unit 2 - My family and my friends, at home and abroad
5 International Mathematics
6 Extended Mathematics
7 Core Mathematics
8 Additional Mathematics
9 Physics
From the international Mathematics 2nd Edition Textbook :
Chapter 1,2,3,5,7,8,9,10,13,14,15,16,17,20,23,25,26,27,22,21.
From Extended Math textbook 6th edition David Rayner
Ch 1 Numbers 1,
Ch 2 Algebra 1,
Ch 3 Number 2,
Ch 4 Trigonometry (right angled) with bearings ,
Ch 6 Algebra 2,
Ch 7 Geometry,
Ch 8 Algebra 3,
Ch 9 Graphs (only 9.1, 9.2, 9.3)
Ch 11 Sets and Functions
Portion as per the syllabus guide (pg 12 onwards): Check GC for the guide
● Unit 1: Numbers (C1.1 to C1.16)
● Unit 2: Algebra and graphs (C2.1 to C2.11)
● Unit 3: Coordinate Geometry (C3.1 to C3.6)
● Unit 4: Geometry (C4.1 to C4.7)
● Unit 6: Trigonometry (C6.1 to C6.2)
● Permutations and Combinations, Binomial Expansions
● Series
● Polynomials
● Quadratics
● Simultaneous equations (Linear and nonlinear)
● Functions
● Straight Line Graphs, Transformations to staright line graphs
● Exponentials and Logarithms
● Coordinate geometry of Circles
● 1. Making measurements
● 2. Describing motion
● 3. Forces and motion
● 4. Turning effect
 ● 5. Forces and matter
● 6. Energy stores and transfers
● 7. Energy resources
● 8. Work and power
● 9. The kinetic particle model of matter
● 10. Thermal Properties of Matter
● 11. Thermal Energy Transfers.
● 12. Sound
● 13. Light
● 14. Properties of Waves
● 15. The Electromagnetic Spectrum

10 Chemistry ● States of Matter

● Separating Substances
● Atoms and Elements
● Atoms Combining
● An overview of Periodic Table
● The Speed of Reaction
● Redox
● Electricity and Chemical Change
● In the lab
● Reacting Masses and Chemical Equations
● Using moles

11 Biology ● Characteristics and classification of living organisms

● Cells
● Movement in and out of cells
● Biological molecules
● Enzymes
● Plant nutrition
● Human nutrition
● Transport in plants
● Transport in animals
 ● Diseases and immunity
● Respiration and gas exchange
● Coordination and response
● Excretion and homeostasis

12 Environmental Management ● Rocks and Minerals

● Energy and the environment
● Water and its management
● Oceans and Fisheries
● Managing natural hazards.
● The atmosphere and human activities
● Agriculture and the environment

13 English Literature Poems:

● ‘The Instant of My Death’ by Sarah Jackson
● ‘The Enemies’ by Elizabeth Jennings
● ‘The Capital’ by W H Auden
● ‘An Afternoon Nap’ by Arthur Yap
● ‘Plaits’ by Elizabeth Smither
● ‘Children of Wealth’ by Elizabeth Daryush

Drama: ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ by Tenesse Williams

14 Global Perspectives Q3 syllabus topics:

● Education for all
● Values and beliefs
Q4 syllabus topics:
● Law and Criminality
● Transport, travel and tourism
● Digital World

15 History ● Was the Treaty of Versailles fair?

● To what extent was the League of Nations a success?
● How far was Hitler’s foreign policy to blame for the outbreak of war in Europe in 1939?
● Who was to blame for the Cold War?
 ● How effectively did the United States contain the spread of communism?
● How secure was the USSR’s control over Eastern Europe, 1948–c.1989?

16 Economics ● Chapter 1 : The nature of economic problem

● Chapter 2: Factors of production
● Chapter 3 : Opportunity cost
● Chapter 4 : Production possibility curve
● Chapter 5: Microeconomics and Macroeconomics
● Chapter 6: The role of market in allocating resources
● Chapter 7: Demand
● Chapter 8: Supply
● Chapter 9: Price determination
● Chapter 10: Price changes
● Chapter 11: Price elasticity of demand
● Chapter 12: Price elasticity of supply
● Chapter 13: Market economic system
● Chapter 14: Market failure
● Chapter 15: Mixed economic system
● Chapter 16: Money and Banking
● Chapter 19 : Trade union
● Chapter 23: Market structure

17 Business Studies ● 1.1 Business activity

● 1.2 Classification of Business
● 1.3 Enterprise, Business growth and size
● 1.4 Types of business organization
● 1.5 Business objectives and stakeholders objectives
● 2.1 Motivating employees
● 2.2 Organization and management
● 2.3 Recruitment, Selection and training of employees
● 2.4 Internal and external communication
● 3.1 Marketing, competition and customer
● 3.2 Market research
● 3.3 The marketing mix: product
 ● 3.4 The marketing Mix : Price

18 Accounting
● 1.1 The purpose of accounting
● 1.2 The accounting equation
● 2.1 The double entry system of book-keeping
● 2.2 Business documents
● 2.3 Books of Prime Entry
● 3.1 The trial balance
● 3.2 Correction of errors
● 3.4 Control accounts
● 4.1 Capital and revenue expenditure and receipts
● 4.3 Other payables and other receivables
● 4.4 Irrecoverable debts and provision for doubtful debts
● 5.1 Preparation of financial statements of Sole traders
● 5.2 Preparation of financial statements of Partnerships
● 5.5 Preparation of financial statements of Manufacturing accounts
● 7.1 Accounting principles and policies

19 Computer Science Paper 1:

● Chapter 1: Data Representation
● Chapter 2: Data Transmission
● Chapter 3: Hardware
Paper 2:
● Chapter 7: Algorithm Design and Problem-Solving
● Chapter 10: Boolean Logic

20 ICT Paper 1(Theory):

● Chapter 1 Types and components of computer systems
● Chapter 2 Input and output devices
● Chapter 3 Storage devices and media
● Chapter 4 Networks and the effects of using them
● Chapter 5 The effects of using IT
 ● Chapter 6 ICT applications
● Chapter 9 Audience
Theory Questions on Practical Topics

Paper2(Practical):
● Chapter 11 File management
● Chapter 12 Images
● Chapter 13 Layout
● Chapter 14 Styles
● Chapter 15 Proofing
● Chapter 16 Graphs and charts
● Chapter 17 Document production
● Chapter 19 Presentations
● Chapter 20 Data analysis

21 Design and Technology Section 1 : Product Design

● 1.1 Getting started
● 1.2 Design ideas and techniques
● 1.3 Making
● 1.4 Evaluation
● 1.5 Health and safety
● 1.6 Use of technology
● 1.7 Design and technology in society
● 1.8 Product design application`
● 1.9 Environment and sustainability

22 Art and Design Component 1 - coursework

( 4 - 5 preparatory pages)
Self study -
● Introduction
● Observation study
● Object study
Media exploration -
● Creative study
● Printmaking (linoleum print)
● Mixed media artwork
Artist study -
● Reproductive art
● Artists technique study
● Artists concepts study
● Interpretative art study