Structuring 'discuss/evaluate' questions

Religious education

All examination boards use the command word 'discuss.'

2. All examination boards will award 12 marks for this type of question.

For 'beliefs and teachings' or a 'practices' discuss/evaluate question, you can refer to different religions.

You need to include different points of view in these types of question.

You need a conclusion for these types of question.

1. All examination boards will award 5 marks for this type of question.

It is a good idea to include references to scripture/evidence/sources of wisdom and authority

You shouldn't directly reference the religion you are writing about.

In the examination, marks are usually a minute per mark in terms of timing.

It is best to check with your teacher which examination specification you are with.