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.
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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Lesson details
Key learning points
- This lesson will assist with assessment preparation.
- 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.
Licence
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5 Questions
Q1.
All examination boards use the command word 'discuss.'
True
Q2.
2. All examination boards will award 12 marks for this type of question.
True
Q3.
For 'beliefs and teachings' or a 'practices' discuss/evaluate question, you can refer to different religions.
True
Q4.
You need to include different points of view in these types of question.
False
Q5.
You need a conclusion for these types of question.
False
5 Questions
Q1.
All examination boards use the command word 'discuss.'
True
Q2.
2. All examination boards will award 12 marks for this type of question.
True
Q3.
For 'beliefs and teachings' or a 'practices' discuss/evaluate question, you can refer to different religions.
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
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