GCSE Philosophy & Ethics Exam Board: OCR Religious Studies J625 Exams: Two both two hours long Skills: O1 knowledge and understanding O2 analysis and evaluation
Topic ssessment Proportion of Grade 9-1 Paper One Beliefs and Teachings & Practices of Christianity and Islam Paper Two Religion, Philosophy and Ethics from a Christian view 126 marks (inc 6 SPG) 2 hour exam Monday 13 th May 2019 pm 126 marks (inc 6 SPG) 2 hour exam Monday 20 th May 2019 am 50% 50%
Question ssessment Focus Command Words dvice, B, C (3 marks each) recall & understanding Name State Give escribe Outline Bullet point three responses where possible; don t waste time! Only the first three responses will be considered for marks Read the question carefully You may need to give 2 examples, and explain them in detail You may be able to give one very detailed example instead (6 marks) & understanding; O2 - nalysis & evaluation Explain Compare Read the question carefully im for three paragraphs, each focusing on a different aspect Use sources of wisdom/authority E (15 marks + 3 SPaG for first E question of each religion) & understanding; O2 - nalysis & Evaluation [Stimulus]. iscuss Read the question carefully; ensure you know what it asks Give at least 3 views or arguments Include both sides of the argument PEEL in each paragraph Use sources of wisdom/authority Refer to significance for followers Include a judgement Pay attention to SPaG marks!
Question ssessment Focus Command Words dvice (3 marks) recall Name State Give Bullet point three responses where possible; don t waste time! Only the first three responses will be considered for marks B (6 marks) & understanding escribe Outline How Read the question carefully You may need to give 2 examples, and explain them in detail You may be able to give one very detailed example instead Refer to Christian nature of Britain for the Interfaith part B question C (6 marks) & understanding; O2 - nalysis & evaluation Explain Compare How Read the question carefully im for three paragraphs, each focusing on a different aspect Use sources of wisdom/authority (15 marks + 3 SPaG for first E question of each religion) & understanding; O2 - nalysis & Evaluation [Stimulus]. iscuss Read the question carefully; ensure you know what it asks Give at least 3 views or arguments Include both sides of the argument PEEL in each paragraph Use sources of wisdom/authority Refer to significance for followers Include a judgement Pay attention to SPaG marks!
Learning key terms is key. There are many which may appear on the exam paper. Students won t be able to answer the question if they don t understand the words in the question. Term efinition Look/ cover/ write/ check/ practice Use it in a sentence
Help them to learn sources of wisdom and authority Key quotes need to be learnt so they can be used in exam questions. - Revision cards - Mnemonics - ingbats Islam The Shahadah There is no god but llah, Muhammad is the messenger of llah. Tiny insects never go below a mountain in the morning or afternoon
Help them practice extended writing for the 15 Mark Question Structure What do I need to include? efine the key term in the statement. gree from a Christian point of view. Include a Bible reference. isagree from a Christian point of view. Include a Bible reference. lternative point of view (atheist/agnostic) How could I write this? The word (key term) means... (key term) is all about.... (key term) can be defined as.... Some Christians might believe.. They believe this because... Evidence to support this might be... In the Bible it states... The impact of this belief on Christians might be.. This is important because.... This belief might influence the Christian community because. Other Christians might believe.. They believe this because... Evidence to support this might be... In the Bible it states... The impact of this belief on Christians might be.. This is important because.... This belief might influence the Christian community because. gnostics/theists might respond/feel/believe... They believe this because... Evidence to support this might be... This is important because.... C Conclusion In conclusion it would appear... Clearly... In summary... Finally... On balance... C What higher level connectives should I try and use? Firstly Secondly In addition to Furthermore Moreover For instance To illustrate To highlight However Equally Similarly In contrast On the other hand In spite of this Therefore s a result of this Consequently Hence Ultimately
No one can prove the existence of God. iscuss this statement. In your answer, you should: draw on your learning from across your course of study, including reference to beliefs, teachings and practices within Christianity explain and evaluate the importance of points of view from the perspective of Christianity. (15 marks) Religious Teachings t once he [Saul] began to preach in the synagogues that Jesus is the Son of God cts 9:20 For we live by faith not by sight 2 Corinthians 9:7 (on t need proof of God to believe) He covers the sky with clouds; he supplies the Earth with rain and makes grass grow on the hills Psalm 147:8 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 C Key Concepts St quinas Cosmological rgument. Everything must have a cause that started it off, that cause is God. William Paley Teleological rgument. The world has been perfectly designed and the designer is God. Miracles/visions/conversio ns Lourdes/Walsingham Visions of the Virgin Mary, now both pilgrimage sites. God revealed through Jesus/The Bible theist/gnostic lack of scientific evidence, lack of perfect design in the world? Why do miracles only happen to some people?