How to answer an exam question

a) DEFINITION QUESTIONS – 2 marks

• Write a complete sentence or two – give a brief example if needed.

• Do not write any more than this.

Definition

1 mark Partially correct answer

2 marks Correct answer

b) DO YOU THINK? QUESTIONS4 marks

• You must state and explain two different reasons for your point of view

• Up to 2 marks for each point given and explained

b) DO YOU THINK? QUESTIONS4 marks

For a personal response with:

1 mark one brief reason

2 marks two brief reasonsor one developed reason

3 marks two reasons with one developed

4 marks two developed reasons

c) EXPLANATION QUESTIONS8 marks

• Make sure you clearly explain FOUR different points in your answer.

• You will be given roughly 2 marks for each point given and explained.

• Do not include your own opinion.

• Remember your Quality of Written Communication will be assessed in your answer

c) EXPLANATION QUESTIONS8 marks

Understanding shown

1-2 marks Little understanding of the issue shown, typically by:•giving a brief reason•not explaining but only describing the issue

3-4 marks Basic understanding of the issue is shown typically by:•using two brief reasons•or a developed reason

5-6 marks A more developed understanding of the issue is shown typically by:•using three brief reasons•or a fully developed reason•or two reasons with one developed

7-8 marks A clear understanding of the issue is shown typically by:•using four brief reasons•or two developed reasons•or three reasons with one developed•or a comprehensive explanation using one reason only

d) EVALUATION QUESTIONS6 marks

• Decide what you think about the statement.

• Give at least three brief reasons, or two longer reasons, or a paragraph reason, supporting your point of view

• Look at the opposite point of view and give at least three brief reasons, or two longer reasons, or a paragraph reason, for why people have this view.

• One of your points of view should always be a religious one

d) EVALUATION QUESTIONS6 marks

(i) Own opinion

1 mark a simple reason2 marks a developed reason

or two simple reasons

3 marks three simple reasons

or two developed reasons

or a fully developed reason

(ii) Why some people may disagree with their opinion1 mark a simple reason2 marks a developed reason

or two simple reasons

3 marks three simple reasons

or two developed reasons

or a fully developed reason

Candidates who do not refer to a Christian / Muslim view in either (i) or (ii) cannot go beyond 3 marks for the whole of (d)

Strengths and targets

Read instructions carefully

Revise work

a) Explain key words

b) Give two reasons for your view

b) Give two developed reasons for your view

c) Write in detail for 8 marks

c) Developed reasons using examples

c) Show denominational differences

c) Include at least 4 different reasons

c) Include religious teachings to explain reasons

d) Answer both parts i and ii

d) Include 3 brief reasons for each view

d) Include a religious view in either i or ii

Use these feedback

statements to give two strengths and two

targets of the work

you marked

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