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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.
Details of exam
Writing (1 hour, 15 minutes): Higher paper with translation on topics covered.
You will be doing the Reading and Listening comprehension in class.
You will be completing a Speaking exam for CAT 5.
Topics to revise
• Life at School • Future Plans and studies • Travel and tourism • Marriage and partnership • Technology in everyday life • Healthy and unhealthy lifestyles
Revision tasks to be completed
• Vocabulary: Quizlet, mind-maps per topic, flashcards • Writing: 90 words, 150 words and translation. Go over the 150 words Topic section on Sparkjar and your vocabulary organisers on the topics covered. Practise the 150 words, planning the complex language to be used • Use Quizlet / This is Language daily on the topics covered: 5 to 10 mins/day: test your spelling • Make good use of Topics in Sparkjar
Other tips
For grammar and vocabulary practices: Quizlet and This is Language
For all skills practice – speaking, listening, reading and writing Kerboodle – GCSE Spanish 9-1 textbook - Higher
