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  • Year 11

Interpreting beliefs and teachings 'discuss/evaluate' questions

In this lesson, we will be looking at how to correctly interpret questions in the beliefs and practices units for the GCSE. This will include thinking about the differences between examination boards and how best to answer one of these questions.

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Interpreting beliefs and teachings 'discuss/evaluate' questions

In this lesson, we will be looking at how to correctly interpret questions in the beliefs and practices units for the GCSE. This will include thinking about the differences between examination boards and how best to answer one of these questions.

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Key learning points

  1. This lesson will assist with assessment preparation.
  2. We will look at how to best interpret questions in the 'beliefs' and 'practices' units for the Religious Education GCSE.

Equipment

You will need two different coloured pens: black or blue and another coloured pen, such as green or red.

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5 Questions

Q1.
All examination boards use the command word 'discuss.'

Correct answer: False
True

Q2.
2. All examination boards will award 12 marks for this type of question.

Correct answer: False
True

Q3.
For 'beliefs and teachings' or a 'practices' discuss/evaluate question, you can refer to different religions.

Correct answer: False
True

Q4.
You need to include different points of view in these types of question.

False
Correct answer: True

Q5.
You need a conclusion for these types of question.

False
Correct answer: True

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5 Questions

Q1.
All examination boards use the command word 'discuss.'

Correct answer: False
True

Q2.
2. All examination boards will award 12 marks for this type of question.

Correct answer: False
True

Q3.
For 'beliefs and teachings' or a 'practices' discuss/evaluate question, you can refer to different religions.

Correct answer: False
True

Q4.
Which of the approaches below is the best one for the following question? 'The best way for Christians to reach an understanding of God is by praying.’ Discuss

Correct answer: Explain why prayer is important, with examples. Talk about other ways of understanding God like reading the Bible
Include Islam in your answer
Only talk about prayer in your answer
Only talk about reasons why prayer isn't the best way of understanding God

Q5.
Which of the approaches below is the best one for the following question? ‘The most important pillar of Islam is the Shahadah.’ Dicuss

Focus on talking about the Shahadah as this is the most important pillar
Include a humanist view in your answer
List as many quotations as possible
Correct answer: Talk about the other pillars and why they could be more important than the Shahadah