January 20

Year 10 MOCK EXAM- Mark Scheme

This week and next, we will be going through your Mock Examination paper.

We will be analysing questions, looking at how to improve answers and completing an exam workshop.

Click here –> Mark Scheme 2016- Mock Exam (does not include the mark scheme for the Looking For Meaning Unit.)

Remember this was the paper 2, that last years full course GCSE Students sat.

 

 

June 28

YEAR 9 END OF YEAR EXAM!- CHANGED AGAIN!

THURSDAY THE 30TH OF JUNE

MONDAY THE 4TH OF JULY.  

NOW:

TUESDAY THE 5TH OF JULY 2015

ALL FOUR YEAR 9 UNITS.

p1&2- REVISION IN YOUR RE CLASSES!

P3&4- 10.50-12.50

 

In Assembly hall or Gym or for those with extra time/reader/scribe in J38…

Get revising!!

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June 6

Year 9- Religious Expression- Symbolism in Churches and Mosques!

This weeks lessons we will be looking at how symbolism plays a part in religion. 

We will be exploring the importance of symbols and where they are seen both in Mosques and Churches.

We will be thinking about different types/why/how…

 

Here are the resources and the Power Points we will use!

Symbolism in Churches:

Baptist churches

Catholic Church

Church of England

Free church

Greek Orthodox

Church Quakers

 

Symbolism in churches 
Information on symbolism 

Symbolism in Mosques

Mosque Floorplan

Symbolism in mosques 

Also-

Happy Ramadan! (Remember this is one of the five pillars of Islam.)

 

Homework: Due in next week.

 

Explain from two different religious traditions how members of the faith make their place of worship helpful to prayer. (6 marks)

April 15

YEAR 10- EXAM PREPARATION- LAST YEARS EXAMINER REPORTS:

A questions

These are always based on one of the key concepts specified in the specification. For the majority of candidates they were able to give explanations of each of the concepts, often using an example in support.

B questions

These were generally well answered with candidates recognising they could write from a holistic stand-point regarding religion as well as from one specific tradition. Some candidates were applying extensive religious language to achieve full marks.

C questions

There seemed less confusion regarding the answering of C questions than in previous years. Most candidates recognised that the responses given did not need to be one for and one against.

D questions

The responses require a demonstration of knowledge and understanding regarding (usually) two religious traditions. There is still a weakness shown in an application of knowledge of religions. Often very generic comments are made or a response that shows a comparison between the two religions rather than what each religion believes. For some candidates if one religion believed in a certain concept then their fall-back position would be that the second religion doesn’t.

E questions

There were some excellent answers with developed thought and evidence. It was apparent, however, that the use of some writing frames was restricting candidates. The construction of the levels requires more than candidates writing a point for and against and inserting their own views.

GRADE

MAX.

A*

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

Units

100

90

80

70

60

50

40

30

20

Short Course Qualification

100

90

80

70

60

50

40

30

20

Full Course Qualification

200

180

160

140

120

100

80

60

40

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January 17

Year 10 Mock Exam Feedback- Unit 2- Religion and Authority, Unit 3- Religion and Conflict

This week you will be receiving feedback from your Year 10 Mock Examination paper.

In your feedback you will receive generic information that many of you have been doing/not doing in your exam papers, such as:

  • Avoid using the words- some religions or they… be specific about which religion says what.
  • Use evidence- either from the Quran/Bible- or religious teachings from the Hadith/Saints/Prophets/Jesus/Mohammad/Parables/Stories/Books from the Bible-Genesis etc.
  • Link it within paragraphs- Point/Evidence- and then explanations- this means/so this shows/this evidences/demonstrates…
  • Always link back to the question- show you have an understanding of what is being asked?
  • Are you clear about the differences between Ao1 and Ao2… which questions have which requirement?
  • Do you use your time wisely?
  • Can the examiner read your writing?
  • Have you written enough? Too much? Did you make it clear when you asked for more paper, which question you were answering and where you were continuing/starting from
  • When mentioning Christianity- make sure you mention which denominations- Roman Catholics/Anglicans/Quakers/Church of England.
  • Ensure you know the difference between key specialist language; Use specialist language as often as you can. Show you understand the meanings of these terms/words.
  • Do not use one word answers.
  • Do not write the question in your answer. E.G ‘A religious believer may believe…’
  • Watch your spelling!

Please remember the difference of answers required from Ao1 questions- A, (2marks) B, (4marks) D(6marks) and Ao2 questions- C,(4marks) E, (8marks).

Also, remember that your Year 10 examination has one unit that was taught to you in Year 9- Religious Expression. We are currently studying your final unit- Religion and Medicine.

 

You need to consider how much revision you completed? What the gaps in your knowledge are? Why? How will you make up for it?

I will be arranging individual meetings to go through exam feedback with you over the next two weeks too.

 

I will not be giving you exam grades. I will only be telling you how many marks off the next grades you were…

Total mark is 53 with 5 marks awarded to just one of the part e (8 mark) answers.

(24 marks a unit remember!)

A*= 47

A=42

B=37

C=32

D= 27

E=22

F=17

G=12