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HOW TO ANSWER EXAM QUESTIONS

HOW TO ANSWER EXAM QUESTIONS. Understanding how to tackle different styles of questions: a,b,c,d and e. Tackling (a,b, c & d) questions AO1. AO1: Demonstrate knowledge, understanding and analysis[12 marks] Question: Short factual answer: one word/phrase – one-two sentence. [1 mark]

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HOW TO ANSWER EXAM QUESTIONS

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  1. HOW TO ANSWER EXAM QUESTIONS Understanding how to tackle different styles of questions: a,b,c,d and e

  2. Tackling (a,b, c & d) questions AO1 • AO1: Demonstrate knowledge, understanding and analysis[12 marks] Question: • Short factual answer: oneword/phrase – one-two sentence. [1 mark] • Short explanation/outline: two points. Give a reason [2 marks] • Short description of Christian beliefs/practice about an issue: four or five sentences/one paragraph. [3 marks] • Explanation/analysis of an issue of Christian belief/practice: two or three paragraphs – Levels marking. [6 marks] AO1: TOTAL 12 Marks

  3. Tackling (d) questions AO1 • AO1: Describe, analyse and explain Christian beliefs/practices about an issue • Explain the issues involved in the question • As far as is relevant explain: • How are individuals affected? • How is the community/church is affected? (Social implications) • Spiritual implications • Moral dimension

  4. Tackling (d) questions AO1 VS

  5. How to tackle (e) questions AO3 • AO2: Evaluating different responses to religious and moral questions and issues. Exploring different views • Give 2 –3 viewpoints including your own personal viewpoint • Back each viewpoint with evidence • Include relevant evidence from Christianity. • Some Christians would agree with this viewpoint because…. • Other Christians might disagree with this view because…. • My attitude/beliefs about this issue are…. The reasons for my views are….because AO2: 12 Marks TOTAL 24 Marks

  6. My views about the issue/statement Evidence/reasons to support my views/ideas. (Give as many reasons as possible). back your ideas Different Christian beliefs, and arguments about the statement/issue Evidence/reasons to back Christian ideas. (Give as many reasons as you can) (e) Discuss an Issue/Statement:Give reasons, show that you have considered different views and refer to Christianity. Intro: Explain what the question is about: what are the issues CONCLUSION:Summarise your main argument/explain why you agree/disagree with the statement or have no fixed opinion. Explain why you agree/disagree with Christian ideas

  7. Question - Part (d) AO1: Demonstrate Knowledge, Understanding and Analysis [1-6 marks] • Level 1[1-2]:A weak attempt to answer the question. • The inclusion of a small amount of relevant information • List – with little description, explanation or analysis • Little or no use of specialist terms • Ambiguous and/or disorganised • Many errors of grammar, punctuation and spelling (SPG) • Level 2 [3-4]:A satisfactory answer to the question. • Relevant but lacking detail • Some description, explanation and analysis, but not fully developed • Information presented in structured form for the most part. • Some use of specialist terms, but not always accurate/appropriate • Some errors in spelling, grammar and punctuation still present • Level 3 [5-6]:A competent answer. • A fairly complete and full description/explanation/analysis • Comprehensive account with range and depth/Well structured • Good/significant use of specialist terms/Few errors of SPG

  8. Question (e) AO2: Use of Evidence,Evaluation and Argument. [1-12] • Level 1[1-3]:An weak attempt to answer the question. • Simplistic, lacking relevance/Little evidence to support ideas/viewpoints • Ambiguous and/or disorganised • Lack of specialist terms/many errors in SPG • Level 2 [4-6]:A limited answer. • Some relevant information/one-sided views - little argument/discussion • Some organisation. Vague reference to Christianity. Some specialist terms • Level 3 [7-9]:A satisfactory answer. • Relevant material with appropriate development. Evidence of appropriate personal response. • Justified arguments. Different points of view. Structured response. Appropriate reference to Christianity. Specialist terms used accurately. A few errors of SPG • Level 4 [10-12] • Answers reflect significance of issues raise and are supported with examples • A clear and supported personal response is given • Range of supported viewpoints/justified evaluation/ Well organised/structured • Clear reference to Christianity/Appropriate use of specialist terms/Good SPG

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