1. Revision Lesson: Right & Responsibilities
By the end of this session you will:
Be familiar with the structure of the exam paper and understand how to select a question to answer;
Have an understanding of the mark scheme and how to gain maximum marks;
Know what areas of understanding and knowledge you will be tested on in this section.
Practice exam style questions.

2. Exam Structure
For each topic learnt you will be given a choice of 2 questions; you only answer 1 from each topic.
You must read both questions FULLY before you decide which to answer. Look at how much each sub question is worth; you should select the question which has the best 8 (c) and 6 (d) mark question for YOU. This way you have the best chance of scoring maximum marks.

4. Warning
In section 1 you will be awarded an extra 4 marks for accurate spelling, punctuation and grammar.
Double check your work once you’ve answered each sub-question – these are valuable marks you don’t want to miss!
In section 1 u will be awarded an extra 4 marks for accurate speling punctuation and grammer. Double check you’re work once youve answered each sub-question – these are valuable marks you don’t want to miss!

5. The Mark Scheme These questions are based on the Keywords.
Ensure you know the meaning of all key words from this unit. You have been given a keyword sheet – practise writing out each meaning /learn them off by heart and recite them to somebody as art of your revision.
The Mark Scheme
‘a’ questions
These questions are based on the Keywords.
Usually they take one of two forms
Either asking for a definition of the word
OR asking for an example of the word
2 marks are available.
1 mark = a partially correct answer
2 marks = for a fully correct answer

6. These questions ask you for 2 reasons – make sure each is developed to get FULL marks. Although you cannot be judged for being ‘wrong’ you will not get full marks if you do not justify your reasons. Sometimes it might be easier for you to take a religious view point, even if you are not religious!
The Mark Scheme
‘b’ questions
1 mark = a personal response with a brief reason
2 marks =
EITHER a personal response with two brief reasons
OR a personal response with one developed reason
3 marks = a personal response with two reasons one of which is developed
4 marks = a personal response with two developed reasons

7. The Mark Scheme Marks will be awarded singly i.e. 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
In order to reach Level 4 (7 or 8 marks depending on the QWC) you need to either have: 4 brief reasons; 2 expanded reasons; or 3 reasons with 1 explained.
The Mark Scheme
‘c’ questions
Marks will be awarded singly i.e. 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
In this sub-question marks will be awarded for Quality of Written Communication (QWC)
This means you must try to answer the c) questions in clear English; spelling words correctly, using sentences and paragraphs and making use of specialist vocabulary
In ‘c’ questions the level will be awarded according to the Religious Studies content, the mark within the level will then be decided by the QWC
The levels are:
Level 1 – Little understanding of the issue (1/2 marks)
Level 2 - Basic understanding of the issue (3/4 marks)
Level 3 – A more developed understanding of the issue (5/6)
Level 4 – A clear understanding of the issue (7/8)

8. It is worth giving 2 reasons to support your view – aim to explain these in as much detail as you can. In this section you MUST refer to Christianity somewhere in your answer – either as part of your opinion, or as someone who would disagree with you. If you do not mention Christianity in your answer you are restricted to a maximum of 3/6.
The Mark Scheme
‘d’ questions
Each sub-question will be marked completely separately.
Each part (i and ii) will have 3 marks and will be marked:
1 mark = a simple reason
2 marks = a developed reason
OR two simple reasons
3 marks = a fully developed reason
OR two developed reasons
OR three simple reasons

9. What do you need to know? The ‘a’ question
The meanings of the 12 key words from this section. These are found on page 9 of the text book.
The ‘b’ question
You need to know your own responses to the issues that might arise in a ‘c’ question. You need 2 or 3 reasons for each issue.
The ‘c’ question
Make sure you understand:
The different authorities that Christians use when making moral decisions;
The reason why human rights are important & why people should take part in democratic & electoral processes;
What is meant by genetic engineering & cloning & the different attitudes Christians have to this & their reasons.
The ‘d’ question
You must do the same for someone who would argue against you.
You should have 2 different view points that you can call on for this question.
You must know how a Christian would respond.

10. ‘a’ questions: Definitions…
Key word
Definition
Bible
The holy book of Christians
Church
The community of Christians.
With a small ‘c’ it means a Christian place of worship.
Conscience
An inner feeling of rightness or wrongness of a situation.
The Decalogue
The 10 commandments
Democratic Processes
The ways in which all citizens can take part in government (usually through elections).
Electoral Processes
The ways in which voting is organised.
The Golden Rule
The teaching of Jesus that you should treat others how you would like them to treat you.
Human Rights
The rights and freedoms to which everyone is entitled.
Political Party
A group which tries to be elected in to power on the basis of it’s policies (e.g Conservative, Labour, Liberal Democrat).
Pressure Group
A group formed to influence government policy on a particular issue.
Situation Ethics
The idea that Christians should base moral decisions on what is the most loving thing to do.
Social Change
The way in which society has changed and is changing (and also the possibilities for future change).
Select students to give definitions – verbally or written, answers are revealed when clicked N.B. they are revealed in the order listed.

11. ‘b’ questions: your opinion on a controversial issue
Do you think that laws could be abolished if everybody acted according to their conscience?
Do you think it is always best to do exactly what the Church says?
Do you think the Bible is the best source of authorities for Christians?
“Everybody is entitled to human rights in the UK.”
Do you agree?
“One person’s vote doesn’t make any difference”
“General elections are a waste of time”
“Genetic Engineering is far too dangerous for humans to experiment with.”
How would you reply to a Christian who says, “Genetic engineering is the devil’s work”?
Do you think pressure groups should be made illegal?
Students select a question and write a response. They can then swap books and peer assess using the mark scheme/text books.

12. ‘c’ questions: Explanations & QWC
Explain how the Bible is used by Christians in moral decision making.
Explain why human rights matter to Christians.
Explain why some Christians agree with genetic engineering and some do not.
Explain why it is important to vote in elections.
Explain why some Christians use Situation Ethics to make moral decisions and
some do not.
Explain why the parable of the Sheep and the Goats is important to Christians.
Explain why some Christians use a variety of authorities when making a moral decision.
Explain why some Christians think all moral decisions should be based on the most loving thing to do.
Explain why some Christians believe the Bible is all you need when making a moral decision, and others do not.
Students select a question and write a response. They can then swap books and peer assess using the mark scheme/text books.

13. ‘d’ questions: evaluating a statement (You need to give 2 separate answers and refer to Christianity.
“Conscience is the best
guide a Christian has when making a moral decision.”
“No good can come from genetic engineering.”
“The Golden Rule only applies to Christians.”
“If everyone treated others as they would like to be treated, we wouldn’t need laws.”
“Human rights abuses only happen abroad and there is nothing we can do about it.”
“Having a variety of different ways of making moral decisions is just confusing for Christians.”
“The Bible is not relevant today.”
“Christians should support genetic engineering.”
“Using Situation Ethics is the best way to make a moral decision.”
“Your conscience should always be your guide.”
“No Christian should agree with cloning.”
“Christians should always follow the teaching of the Church.”
Students select a question and write a response. They can then swap books and peer assess using the mark scheme/text books.

14. Do you want the A/A* grade?
Set yourself apart from your peers by applying key quotes (including references) to your answers.
Where appropriate identify which branch of Christianity you are referring to:
Protestant
Church of England
Roman Catholic
Methodist
Quaker
etc