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1 İDV ANKARA ÖZEL BİLKENT LABORATUVAR LİSESİ EXAM INFORMATION BOOKLET HIGH SCHOOL GRADES

2 Grade 9 English Preparing for the BLIS High School Entrance Exams Grade 9 Entrance Exam Study Guideline This 60-minute exam will assess Grade 8 English literacy skills in reading and writing. The exam is based upon a Paper 1 Core IGCSE First Language English (0500) exam, but is modified for the time frame. Candidates are encouraged to look at past papers from the Paper 1 IGCSE First Language English (0500) exam. Past papers can be found on The paper will be marked out of pts for the Transformation of Genre (Question 2) 40 pts for the Reading Comprehension questions. The Transformation of Genre composition, in which students are asked to compose a letter, interview, article or diary entry based on the reading passage. The writing should answer the writing prompt, express meaning clearly, in a style that is readable and precise, with an organized form using paragraphs, and follow correct conventions of spelling and grammar. *meaning is expressed clearly through proper word choice and logical development of your answer *style is readable and precise when your writing expresses your own unique voice, with language suitable to the task *conventions include proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation Students will be asked to define vocabulary words from a passage which tests reading comprehension. Students will also be asked short-answer questions, where they will also show an ability to use complete sentences properly. To prepare for this entrance exam, please continue to read books written in English, pay attention to your teachers and lessons, and practice writing different types (articles, journals, speeches, letters), using an organizational plan, using clear handwriting, and checking your work for errors.

3 Grade 9 Math NUMBER 1. Primes and Composites: determine whether a number is prime or composite. 2. Other classifications: square numbers, perfect cubes. 3. Order of Operations 4. Evaluate expressions using order of operations. 5. Round to a given decimal place, or to a given number of significant figures 6. Perform arithmetic operations on fractions, decimals and integers by hand. 7. Use index notation. 8. Find roots of perfect squares and roots by hand. 9. Express relationships using ratios. 10. Simplify ratios. 11. Solve proportions. Express problems using proportions, then solve. 12. Use number equivalence to convert between fraction, ratio, decimal and percent. 13. Solve time problems (e.g. convert 1h 19 min to seconds or find difference between 4:30 am and 6:55 am) 14. Find the missing term in a number pattern Geometry 15. Know terms for angles e.g. right, obtuse, straight, reflex 16. Know line relationships i.e. parallel, concurrent, transversal etc. 17. Polygons: know definition and classification through eight sides. Regular, concave, convex, equiangular, equilateral. 18. Triangles classification: based on sides or angles 19. Use simple formulas for area and perimeter of common shapes i.e. triangles, rectangles, trapezium, parallelogram, circles 20. Graph a line, find points on a line, determine gradient from a graph. 21. Interpreting Graphs and Tables: Includes bar graphs, line graphs and tables 22. Angle addition postulate and angle sum theorem Algebra 23. Simplify expressions by using the distributive property and combining like terms.

4 24. Solve linear equations with 1 or more steps including terms on both sides and using the distributive property. 25. Solve simultaneous equations by substitution and elimination. 26. Solve simple quadratics by rooting both sides. 27. Factor simple quadratics 28. Know the aspects of the coordinate plane and be able to graph a linear equation on the coordinate plane. Logic 29. Solve simple, but unfamiliar, problems using reasoning skills. Grade 9 Science The science exam questions will be based on science skills, not content. There could be questions based on basic biology, physics and chemistry topics, but the main aim of the exam is to test the science skills rather than subject knowledge. For example, these are examples of the types of questions you might asked: * graph reading analysis * constructing graphs from given data * use of science apparati * Data analysis (table /graph/slope) * Reading comprehension of scientific text/articles * Calculations using given data NOTE: A calculator, ruler, blue/black ink pens, pencils and erasers are required for the exams. Grade 9 Turkish (Only for Turkish Nationals) TURKISH GRADE 9 / 9. SINIF TURKÇE 9.sınıfa geçiş Türkçe sınavında öğrencilerimizin eleştirel okuma ve dil anlatım becerileri değerlendirilmektedir. Bu değerlendirme çerçevesinde yapılacak yazılı sınavda, bir düz yazı, bir şiir olmak üzere iki metin verilecektir ve öğrencilerimizden, bu metinlerden birini seçerek, metni çözümleyen sözcüklük bir deneme yazmaları beklenmektedir. Öğrencilerin denemeleri aşağıdaki başlıklar doğrultusunda değerlendirilecektir: ANLAMA VE YORUMLAMA: ( 25 puan) Bu bölümde metnin anlam ve düşünce yapısının, başka bir değişle içeriğinin ne kadarının anlaşılıp yorumlandığı ve düşüncelerin metne göndermelerle ne düzeyde ele alındığı değerlendirilecektir.

5 METNİN BİÇİM ve ÜSLUP AÇISINDAN DEĞERLENDİRLMESİ: ( 25 puan) Bu bölümde öğrenci yazıları, dili, yapısı, tekniği ve üslubu açısından ele alınarak, metnin anlamı ve içeriğiyle bağlantılandırılması yönünden değerlendirilecektir. DÜŞÜNCELERİN ORGANİZASYONU ve SUNUMU: ( 25 puan) Bu bölümde düşüncelerin tutarlı ve planlı bir şekilde ifade edilip edilmediği ve sözcük sınırına uygunluğu değerlendirilecektir. DİL ve ANLATIM: ( 25puan) Bu bölümde öğrenci yazıları, dilin kullanımı, netliği, anlaşılabilirliği, cümlelerin çeşitliliği ve yapısı, kullanılan sözcükler ve yazı diline uygunluk açılarından değerlendirilecektir

6 Grade 10 English Grade 10 Entrance Exam Study Guideline Preparing for the Grade 10 BLIS English Entrance Exam The Grade 10 Entrance Exam in English follows the expectations of IGCSE First Language English and English Literature. This 60-minute exam asks two questions based on a passage which tests students reading comprehension and ability to clearly and accurately express themselves in writing. The first question asks students to write an essay of pages following a prompt based on the reading passage. Students must directly answer the bulleted points, using their own words and ideas that show an understanding and development of the topic described in the passage. This question tests reading and writing skills, including the ability to organize and clearly express a response that is thoughtful and precise. The second question asks about vocabulary from the passage, to determine how well students appreciate how language can be effective. Students must select words or phrases, as directed, from the passage, and define their meaning (literal and deeper) and describe their effect on the reader. To prepare for this exam, students should read widely in English, both fiction and non-fiction sources, and actively engage with the ideas found in the text (for example, in discussions, journals, or written responses). Planning, organizing, and proof-reading are also important skills that are needed in IGCSE English, and should be regularly practiced. Grade 10 Math Numbers and Algebra 1. Scientific Notation 2. Solving simultaneous equations 3. Making subject of the formula 4. Substitution into formula 5. Factorizing and solving quadratic equations 6. Factorizing and expanding algebraic expressions involving variables, surds...etc 7. Simplifying surds in algebraic expressions/algebraic fractions 8. Percentages and word problems (increase, decrease...etc) 9. Ratio and proportion 10.Set notation and operations 11.Mensuration 3D : Volume, surface area Geometry 9. Writing an equation through geometric shape 10. Similar Triangles 11. Pythagoras Theorem 12. Coordinate Geometry (slope, intercept, graphing and equation)

7 13. Mensuration: Area of common 2D shapes such as triangle, rectangle, circle...etc 14. Right triangle Trigonometry Functions 15. Graphing and Reading Quadratic Functions 16. Function notation and composition of functions Grade 10 Science Students will be tested for their readiness for the IGCSE subject exams in biology, chemistry and physics. Applicants should be familiar with the following topics: Biology: Classification of Living Organisms, Organisation of the organism, Movement in and out of cells, Biological molecules, Enzymes, Plant Nutrition, Human Nutrition, Transport in Plants, Transport in Animals Chemistry: The particulate nature of matter, Experimental techniques, Atoms, Elements and Compounds, Stoichiometry, Electrochemistry, Chemical energetics, Chemical Reactions, Acids, Bases and Salts, The Periodic Table, Metals Physics: Measurements, Motion, Forces, Turning effects of forces, Forces and Matter, Energy transformations and energy transfers, Energy Resources, Work and Power, Thermal Physics, Properties of waves, including light and sound, Electromagnetic Spectrum. NOTE: A calculator, ruler, blue/black ink pens, pencils and erasers are required for the exams. Turkish Grade 10 (Only for Turkish Nationals) TURKISH GRADE 10 / 10. SINIF TÜRKÇE 10. sınıf Türkçe sınavında öğrencilerimizin eleştirel okuma ve dil anlatım becerileri değerlendirilmektedir. Bu değerlendirme çerçevesinde yapılacak yazılı sınavda, bir düz yazı, bir şiir olmak üzere iki metin verilecektir ve öğrencilerimizden, bu metinlerden birini seçerek, metni çözümleyen sözcüklük bir deneme yazmaları beklenmektedir. Öğrencilerin denemeleri aşağıdaki başlıklar doğrultusunda değerlendirilecektir: ANLAMA VE YORUMLAMA: ( 25 puan) Bu bölümde metnin anlam ve düşünce yapısının, başka bir değişle içeriğinin ne kadarının anlaşılıp yorumlandığı ve düşüncelerin metne göndermelerle ne düzeyde ele alındığı değerlendirilecektir. METNİN BİÇİM ve ÜSLUP AÇISINDAN DEĞERLENDİRLMESİ:( 25 puan) Bu bölümde öğrenci yazıları, dili, yapısı, tekniği ve üslubu açısından ele alınarak, metnin anlamı ve içeriğiyle bağlantılandırılması yönünden değerlendirilecektir. DÜŞÜNCELERİN ORGANİZASYONU ve SUNUMU: ( 25 puan)

8 Bu bölümde düşüncelerin tutarlı ve planlı bir şekilde ifade edilip edilmediği ve sözcük sınırına uygunluğu değerlendirilecektir. DİL ve ANLATIM: ( 25puan) Bu bölümde öğrenci yazıları, dilin kullanımı, netliği, anlaşılabilirliği, cümlelerin çeşitliliği ve yapısı, kullanılan sözcükler ve yazı diline uygunluk açılarından değerlendirilecektir.

9 Grade 11 English Grade 11 Entrance Exam Study Guideline The Grade 11 Entrance Exam in English Literature follows the expectations of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program. This 60-minute exam asks students an essay question based on a literary passage which tests students ability to read closely and sensitively, and to clearly and accurately express themselves in writing. This essay prompt asks students to respond in 2 pages following guiding questions based on the reading passage. This essay should reflect good understanding and interpretation of the passage, and show an appreciation of writer s choices, including figurative and descriptive language. The essay is also assessed on organization, and language, including the ability to write correctly and precisely in English. *understanding and interpretation of the passage is demonstrated by reference to what is happening in the excerpt or poem, and what is being said about human nature in general *appreciation of the writer s choices is demonstrated by some analysis of the diction the writer chooses to use, and an explanation of why the word choice is effective in transferring the message of the passage *organization is assessed based on a logical flow of ideas which support your main assertion(s) about the intentions of the passage, in paragraph format targeting each support for your assertion *ability to write in the English language is assessed based on correct spelling, word choice, grammatical conventions, sentence structure and variety, punctuation To prepare for this exam, students should read widely in English, both fiction and nonfiction sources, and actively engage with ideas found in the text (for example, in developing evidence-based critical thinking skills through discussions or written responses). Planning, organizing, and proof-reading are also important skills that are needed in IB English Literature, and should be regularly practiced. Grade 11 Math 1. Surds and radicals 2. Scientific notation 3. Number systems and set notation 4. Algebraic simplification 5. Linear equations and Inequalities 6. Absolute Value 7. Factorization and Expansion 8. Formula Rearrangement

10 9. Adding and Subtracting algebraic fractions 10. Congruence and Similarity 11. Pythagoras 12. Coordinate Geometry 13. Right Angle Trigonometry 14. Probability 15. Function Notation Grade 11 Science Students will be tested for their preparedness for the IB Diploma program in biology, chemistry and physics subjects. The applicants must be familiar with the following topics: Biology: Classification of Living Organisms, Organisation of the organism, Movement in and out of cells, Biological molecules, Enzymes, Plant Nutrition, Human Nutrition, Transport in Plants, Transport in Animals, Diseases and Immunity, Gas Exchange in Humans, Respiration, Excretion in Humans, Coordination and Response, Drugs, Reproduction, Inheritance, Variation and Selection Chemistry: The particulate nature of matter, Experimental techniques, Atoms, Elements and Compounds, Stoichiometry, Electricity and Chemistry, Chemical energetics, Chemical Reactions, Acids, Bases and Salts, The Periodic Table, Metals, Air and Water, Sulfur, Carbonates, Organic Chemistry Physics: Motion, Density, Forces, Energy, Work, Power, Thermal Physics, Properties of waves, including light and sound, electricity and magnetism, Electric circuits, Digital electronics, Electromagnetic effects, Atomic physics including the nuclear Atom and Radioactivity NOTE: A calculator, ruler, blue/black ink pens, pencils and erasers are required for the exams.