2nd Year Summer Exam Definitive Study Guide

Geography Curriculum and Exam Requirements

Mass Movement - Comprehensive study of the movement of surface material (soil, regolith, rock) down-slope under the direct influence of gravity. - Examination of factors influencing the speed and type of movement, such as slope gradient, water content, and vegetation cover.
Fluvial (River) Processes - Erosion Feature: Identification and detailed explanation of one specific feature resulting from river erosion (e.g., Waterfall, V-shaped Valley, Interlocking Spurs). - Deposition Feature: Identification and detailed explanation of one specific feature resulting from river deposition (e.g., Meander, Floodplain, Levee, Delta).
Marine (Sea) Processes - Erosion Feature: Identification and detailed explanation of one specific feature resulting from coastal erosion (e.g., Sea Cliff, Sea Cave, Arch, Stack, or Stump). - Deposition Feature: Identification and detailed explanation of one specific feature resulting from coastal deposition (e.g., Beach, Spit, Tombolo, or Sandbar).
Glacial Processes - Erosion Feature: Identification and detailed explanation of one specific feature resulting from glacial erosion (e.g., Cirque/Corrie, Arête, Pyramidal Peak, U-shaped Valley, or Hanging Valley). - Deposition Feature: Identification and detailed explanation of one specific feature resulting from glacial deposition (e.g., Boulder Clay Plain, Moraine, Drumlin, or Erratic).
Weather Instrumentation - Study of instruments used to measure climatic conditions, including thermometers (temperature), barometers (atmospheric pressure), anemometers (wind speed), wind vanes (wind direction), hygrometers (humidity), and rain gauges (precipitation).
Severe Weather Events - Detailed analysis involving a specific example or case study of a severe weather event (e.g., hurricanes, blizzards, or extreme heatwaves).
Global Climate Zones - Focus on three primary categories: Hot, Temperate, and Cold climates. - For each climate, the following characteristics must be mastered: - Temperature: Average ranges and seasonal variations. - Precipitation: Levels of rainfall/snowfall and distribution through the year. - Vegetation: Types of flora and adaptations to the specific environment.
Soil Science - Analysis of soil composition, horizons (layers), and factors influencing soil fertility and formation.

Spanish Language Study Guide

Unidad (Unit) Materials - Focused revision of Page $\text{117}$ , specifically sections $\text{8}$ , $\text{9}$ , $\text{10}$ , and $\text{11}$ .
Thematic Vocabulary - Weather: Terms and phrases for describing daily conditions and forecasts. - School: Vocabulary related to subjects, classrooms, and daily routines. - Uniform: Descriptions of school attire and clothing items.
Grammátical Tenses - Mastery of Past Tenses (Preterit/Imperfect) to describe completed actions or habitual past states. - Mastery of Future Tenses to describe upcoming plans and intentions.
Assessment Schedule - Oral Test: Occurring during the week beginning the $4\text{th}$ of May. - Aural (Listening) Test: Occurring during the week beginning the $11\text{th}$ of May.

Mathematics - Higher Level (HL)

Algebra Revision - Book 1: Chapters $20$ , $21$ , $32$ , and $33$ . - Book 2: Chapters $10$ , $13$ , $14$ , and $15$ .
Functions and Patterns - Book 1: Chapters $7$ , $21$ , and $33$ . - Book 2: Chapters $2$ , $11$ , and $15$ .
Sets and Probability - Book 1: Chapters $24$ and $27$ . - Book 2: Chapters $5$ and $6$ .
Area and Volume - Book 1: Chapters $15$ , $16$ , $17$ , and $29$ . - Book 2: Chapters $3$ and $16$ .
Financial Mathematics - Book 1: Chapters $13$ and $28$ . - Book 2: Chapters $4$ and $17$ .

English Literature and Literacy

Primary Text Revision - Revise Collections 2 & 3 from the textbook "Fire & Ice 2".
Key Writing and Analysis Domains - Poetry: Analysis of structure, themes, and poetic devices. - Short Story: Narrative structure, character development, and plot. - Blurb Writing: Summarizing content effectively to engage readers. - Newspaper Articles: Journalistic style, headlines, and the inverted pyramid structure. - Blog Writing: Informal yet informative digital communication styles. - Speech Techniques & Writing: Usage of rhetorical devices (alliteration, anecdotes, triplets, etc.) and composing persuasive speeches.

Home Economics

Assessment Breakdown - Written Examination: Constitutes $50\%$ of the total grade. - Cookery Practical: Constitutes $50\%$ of the total grade.
Written Exam Syllabus - Nutrition: Detailed study of Vitamins, Minerals, and Water. - Health and Wellness: Diet-related diseases (e.g., obesity, diabetes) and Special Diets (e.g., gluten-free, vegan, diabetic). - Home Baking: Principles of baking, ingredients, and techniques. - Textiles: Criteria for Textile Choices and methods for Textile Care (labels, laundering). - Consumer Studies: Consumer rights, managing finances in the home, decision-making processes, and food shopping strategies. - Food Preparation: Techniques and safety for Cooking Food.

History of Ireland

Chapters 14-17 Emphasis - GAA: The formation and cultural impact of the Gaelic Athletic Association. - 1916 Rising: Identifying and explaining the specific events that led to the Easter Rising. - Societal Shifts: Analysis of the changing role of women in $20\text{th}$ -century Ireland. - The Decade of Centenaries Focus: Any major political or social event occurring in Ireland from the period of $1913$ to $1923$ .

Gaeilge Higher Level (HL)

Grammar (Gramadach) - Aimsir Láithreach: The Present Tense usage and conjugations. - Aimsir Fháistineach: The Future Tense usage and conjugations.
Comprehension (Léamhthuiscint) - Skills for reading and interpreting Irish language texts.
Literature and Content - Ceist ar SPAS: Specific questions regarding the text or theme of "SPAS".
Written Composition (Píosa Scríofa) - Preparation for essay or paragraph writing on the following topics: - Teicneolaíocht: Technology. - Laethanta Saoire: Holidays. - Siopadóireacht: Shopping.

Wood Technology

Material Science - Study of native and exotic woods. - Examination of Wood Alternatives and manufactured boards. - Biological and physical Structure of timber.