RELIGIOUS STUDIES Details of exam • • •
1 written paper, 1 hour and 45 minutes. Candidates will answer 4 questions. Each with 5 parts. The question structure will be that which you have been taught. But to recap: 1. Definition (multiple choice) 2. Name 3. Contrasting, similar, influence question 4. Explain two and include evidence 5. A statement and discuss style essay
Each question carries 24 marks. SPAG marks for essays Spag. Do not worry about this.
Topics to revise Topic 1: Study of Religion (Paper 1) Christianity: Beliefs Islam Beliefs Topic 2: Themes (Paper 2): Religion and life Relationships and Family
Revision tasks to be completed Phase 1: What you need to know phase 1. Use and rate yourself on the specification sheet (RAG sheet). Phase 2: Assimilation: Learn what you need to know 2. Use the revision guide and note books to create brainstorms / bullet points of the units that you are studying 3. Create a key terms list and test yourself (even better to have someone else test you) 4. Create a quote / key teachings / evidence bank for the area 5. Seneca Learning 6. Read crib sheets and revision notes or complete other resources I have produced for you Return to Phase 1: What you need to know phase 7. Use and rate yourself on the specification sheet If you are happy / confident move to phase 3. If not, return to phase 2. Phase 3: What you need to know phase 8. Answer exam questions with notes (if needed) If they are needed perhaps you should be on Phrase 2 9. Answer exam questions without notes and in timed conditions 10. Email your teacher or have a friend peer assess your work Please email any questions. Emailing your teacher on difficult or interesting topics shows an engagement with the material. We will respond to you!
Other tips Location of past paper questions / model answers You have been given questions and support on this. Remember you can use the revision notes and the textbook (end of chapter) to help you. However, you will find model answers and practice questions in your workbook and revision material. This might help. • http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/religious-studies/gcse/religious-studies-a-8062/assessment-resources • Use the answers we have looked at in class to support you in structuring your answers.
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