Exam Technique

A Part Answers Definitions – 2 Marks You need a full and correct definition (if you are not confident in your definition, give an example to prove you know what the word means) As well as obviously getting 2/2 for part A answers, the keywords are also important to use throughout your other answers wherever you can Revision activity - Take the key words for each topic, write them on small cards On the back, write a full definition Read them back to your self, make sure it would get 2/2, you should not drop any marks here

B Part Answers Opinion so not as much revision needed (although you obviously need to be aware of the issues we have studied and be prepared to have an opinion) It might ask your opinion on a religious matter, just answer for which ever side is easiest, not your real opinion Too many people are getting 3 out of 4 (or less) in B part answers These are easy marks – if you do this throughout that is 8 marks in total lost and could cost you a grade

Each of the following B part answers are not 4 out of 4 In your pairs/groups, decide what mark it should get, where they have picked up marks and where they have dropped marks 3CapEzjR9069mewuAvULc7hk&index=2 3CapEzjR9069mewuAvULc7hk&index=2 Watch this you tube clip at home to help you see this even more

Example W B) Do you think that women should have equal rights in religion? (4 marks) Yes I do think that women should have equal rights in religion as human rights say that we are all equal. I also think women should have equal rights in religion as it says so in the Bible.

Example X B) Do you think that women should have equal rights in religion? (4 marks) Yes I do think that women should have equal rights in religion as Human Rights say that we are all equal and that we should not be discriminated against. This means that women have as much right as men to do any job they want, including being a vicar, otherwise their human rights are being taken away. I also think that women should have equal rights in religion as men and women are equal and women should not be treated differently. I think women should be allowed to do the same things as men including being priests and vicars.

Example Y B) Do you think that women should have equal rights in religion? (4 marks) Yes I do think that women should have equal rights in religion as Human Rights say that we are all equal and that we should not be discriminated against. This means that women have as much right as men to do any job they want and this should include roles within religion. I also think women should have equal rights in religion as this is what it says in the Bible, in Genesis, men and women were made equal and Jesus was nice to men and women.

Example Z B) Do you think that women should have equal rights in religion? (4 marks) Yes I do think that women should have equal rights in religion as Human Rights say that we are all equal and that we should not be discriminated against. This means that women have as much right as men to do any job they want and this should include roles within religion, otherwise their human rights are being taken away. On the other hand I think that religions have old rules based on scripture and we are not really in a position to judge these rules. If a religion feels that men and women should be treated differently in religion because of teachings they believe have come from God, then they should be allowed to do what they think is right without being judged by others who don’t understand.

B) Do you think that women should have equal rights in religion? (4 marks)-How it should look Yes I do think that women should have equal rights in religion as Human Rights say that we are all equal and that we should not be discriminated against. This means that women have as much right as men to do any job they want and this should include roles within religion. I also think women should have equal rights in religion as this is what it says in the Bible, in Genesis, men and women were made equal and Jesus was nice to men and women. This part gets 2 marks. A reason is given and then developed fully by explaining the importance of the reason given. This gets 2 marks. A completely different reason is given for the same point of view and then developed fully by explaining the important of the reason given.

C Part Questions Pairs/groups Look at the C part answer Give it a mark out of 8, give 4 marks each out of 2, showing exactly where they have picked up or lost marks See C part answers as 4 sets of 2 marks For each set of 2 marks, you need to give a: Viewpoint Reason A development linking the reason to the viewpoint/question

C) Explain why Christians should try to promote racial harmony. (8 marks) All Christians should try to promote racial harmony. One reason for this is because in the Parable of the Good Samaritan Jesus taught that Christians should “Love thy neighbour. Christians also agree with racial harmony because in the Bible it says “There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus”. This means that Jesus considered all people as equally important and therefore Christians should too by promoting racial harmony. Christians should try to promote racial harmony as Jesus also did this, for instance by treating a Samaritan woman as his equal and having a black African. Finally, Christians should try to promote racial harmony as the Christian Church has followers from every country.

C) Explain why Christians should try to promote racial harmony. (8 marks) – 5/8 – Grade C All Christians should try to promote racial harmony. One reason for this is because in the Parable of the Good Samaritan Jesus taught that Christians should “Love thy neighbour”. Christians also agree with racial harmony because in the Bible it says “There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus”. This means that Jesus considered all people as equally important and therefore Christians should too by promoting racial harmony. Christians should try to promote racial harmony as Jesus also did this, for instance by treating a Samaritan woman as his equal and having a black African. Finally, Christians should try to promote racial harmony as the Christian Church has followers from every country. This part gets 1 mark. A viewpoint is given with a reason but the reason is not very developed This part gets 2 marks. A viewpoint is given with a reason which is then developed and linked back to the question This part might only get 1 mark. A viewpoint is given with a reason but the reason is not developed This part gets 1 mark. A viewpoint is given with a reason but the reason is not developed

C) Explain why Christians should try to promote racial harmony. (8 marks) – 8/8 – Grade A* All Christians should try to promote racial harmony. One reason for this is because in the Parable of the Good Samaritan Jesus taught that Christians should “Love they neighbour” and that neighbour included people from all races. This means that Christians should follow Jesus’ teaching and promote racial harmony for all groups. Christians also agree with racial harmony because in the Bible it says “There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus”. This means that Jesus considered all people as equally important and therefore Christians should too by promoting racial harmony. Christians should try to promote racial harmony as Jesus also did this, for instance by treating a Samaritan woman as his equal and having a black African helping him to carry his cross. As Jesus treated people of all races as equals, Christians should do the same by promoting racial harmony. Finally, Christians should try to promote racial harmony as the Christian Church has followers from every country in the world. Therefore, Christians should promote racial harmony because they have a duty to their fellow Christians from different races who may suffer from racism. 2 marks

You cannot get more than 3 marks if you don’t include religious reasons. Need to read the question carefully to see which religion(s) you need to include Underneath the question it will say: You must refer to Christianity in your answer (Christianity only) You must refer to one religion other than Christianity in your answer (Judaism only) You must refer to at least one religion in your answer (best answers will discuss Christianity and Judaism) “Capital punishment is a fair punishment” Give arguments for and against capital punishment (including C & J views) “You can’t be a religious and support capital punishment” Give arguments for and against capital punishment (including C & J views) “Men and women should have equal roles in life” Give arguments for and against men and women having equal roles (including C &J views) “You can still be a good Christian and drink alcohol” Give arguments for and against drinking alcohol (including C views)

“Capital punishment is a fair punishment” – You must refer to at least one religion in your answer i)I disagree with this statement as I think we can never really be sure if someone is guilty and once they have been killed, there is nothing that can be done if they are later found to be innocent. Some Christians would agree with me as Jesus wanted to reform sinners and people can’t be reformed once they have been killed. Some Jews would also agree with me as they believe in the Sanctity of Life which means that only God has the right to give and take life and therefore we should not use capital punishment as this is taking over God’s role. ii)Some people will disagree with me as they think that capital punishment is a good form of retribution and would feel like justice for the victim’s family. Some Christians would also disagree with me as they follow the teaching in the Bible “an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth” which is about revenge meaning a murderer should also be killed. Some Jews will also disagree with me as the death penalty is used as a valid punishment in the Torah and as they believe the Torah is the word of God, they will also think it is fair.

Instead – D) “If everyone were religious there would be no racism” – you must refer to at least one religion in your answer i)I disagree with this statement as there are many atheists who fight against racism and it is unfair to imply that religious people care more about racism than non-religious people. Also, there are examples of racism in the history of religion such as the Christian crusades which shows religious people do not always fight against racism. Also, I think the government is more effective than religion in fighting racism as they are the one’s who can pass stricter laws against it. ii)Some people may disagree with me as all Christians are against racism because of the teaching “there is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female for you are all one in Christ Jesus”. Christians are also against racism because there are Christian followers around the world and being racist could mean discriminating against a fellow Christian. All Jews are also against racism as the believe we are all “made in the image of God” meaning God created people of all races equally and so they should not be racist.

Religious teachings and quotes Read the other sheet Use the teachings from Christianity and Judaism as evidence to support the points you are making Try to learn a few which can be used in a number of units, but you must explain them in the correct way for each question or topic