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Understanding Standards Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies (Advanced Higher)

Understanding Standards Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies (Advanced Higher). An overview of course assessment. What this presentation c overs. a n overview of the course structure changes from 2019/2020 overview of course components general guidance. Structure of the course.

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Understanding Standards Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies (Advanced Higher)

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  1. Understanding Standards Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies (Advanced Higher) An overview of course assessment

  2. What this presentation covers • an overview of the course structure • changes from 2019/2020 • overview of course components • general guidance

  3. Structure of the course Overview • unit assessments are no longer required for course award • increased mark allocation for question paper and project-dissertation • increased time for question paper • addition of source-based questions in the question paper

  4. Changes Documentation • course specification • course assessment course specification specification • course support notes • specimen question revised specimen paper question paper

  5. Changes Purpose and aims – simplified and clarified Candidates: • develop in-depth knowledge and understanding of arguments and responses to a range of religious, moral and philosophical issues arising from the philosophy of religion, medical ethics and religious experience • analyse and evaluate perspectives, arguments and evidence • carry out self-directed independent research into a religious, moral or philosophical question or issue • develop accuracy and attention to detail when carrying out independent research

  6. Changes Skills, knowledge and understanding – simplified and clarified The following provides a broad overview of the subject skills, knowledge and understanding developed in the course: • demonstrating an in-depth knowledge and understanding of issues arising from philosophy of religion, medical ethics and religious experience • analysing and evaluating arguments and evidence • justifying appropriate research issues • using a wide range of sources to research a question or issue • organising, presenting and referencing findings using an appropriate referencing system.

  7. Course detail Philosophy of Religion – mandatory • no changes Medical Ethics – optional • removed ‘personhood’ from Beginning of Life • changed order of bullet points – all parts begin with sanctity of life Religious Experience – optional • Tillich removed from Understandings of Religious Experience

  8. Question paper Structure • one question paper and project-dissertation • question paper: • 3 hours, worth 90 marks • section 1: candidates answer one essay question from a choice of two (30 marks), and three questions in response to a source — no optionality — (15 marks) • section 2: candidates answer one essay question from a choice of two (30 marks) and three questions in response to a source — no optionality — (15 marks) from either Part A: Medical Ethics or Part B: Religious Experience

  9. Project-dissertation • now worth 50 marks out of a total of 140 marks for the course assessment (36% of overall marks) • no changes to the requirements of dissertation • marking instructions have been revised to reflect the additional 10 marks

  10. Project-dissertation Knowledge and understanding (20 marks) Marks for knowledge and understanding are awarded for the candidate’s ability to select, use and reference a wide range of relevant sources and present consistently relevant, accurate and in-depth knowledge and understanding in order to achieve the aims of the dissertation. Analysis (15 marks) Marks for analysis are awarded for the candidate’s ability to give in-depth and accurate explanations and interpretations of sources and knowledge points, in order to answer their question. Evaluation (15 marks) Marks for evaluation are awarded for the candidate’s ability to present and make judgements on arguments and/or counter-arguments, and to present clear, developed and supported conclusions throughout the dissertation.

  11. Developing course skills Source-based questions • As well as answering one essay question in each area of study, candidates will now be expected to answer three questions based on a source provided. • Sources are not prescribed, but will be closely related to course content. • Candidates are expected to read the source, and answer three questions, with a focus on demonstrating the skills of knowledge and understanding, analysis and evaluation.

  12. SQA contacts for further information • Elaine McFadyen (Qualifications Manager) elaine.mcfadyen@sqa.org.uk • Lynne McCallum (Qualifications Officer) lynne.mccallum@sqa.org.uk • Leigh Anderson (SIM) leigh.anderson@sqa-ext.sqa.uk • Sara Dhesi (SIM) sara.dhesi@sqa.org.uk

  13. WWW.sqa.org.uk│0303 333 0330

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