Intro to GCSE – the Course Leave the first PAGE blank (2 sides of paper) Write down today’s title on the 3rd side

Eduqas GCSE Religious Studies: Route B Component 1: Foundational Catholic Theology - 37.5% 90mins A. Origins and Meaning B. Good and Evil Component 2: Applied Catholic Theology 37.5% 90mins Life & Death Sin & Forgiveness Component 3: World Faith (Judaism) m- 25% 60mins Copy the info on this slide. What does “Theology” means? What is “Applied Theology”? **Why do you think you need to study Judaism?

Exam Questions – what are they like? The exam will include two each of 2mk, 5mk and 8mk questions, and one 15mk. What skills do you think you need to be able to show, to pass the GCSE? Exam Questions – what are they like? 2 mks - Define Eg What is the meaning of “imago dei”? 5 mks – Describe/ Explain/ Analyse Eg Describe the teaching of the Catholic Church on evolution Eg describe the work of CAFOD 8 mks – Explain/ Analyse/ Evaluate Eg explain two different religious attitudes about abortion Eg explain two different religious beliefs in humanity as created in the image of God 15 mks – Explai/ Analyse / Evaluate Eg “The world is ours to do with as we like”. Discuss this statement, from two different viewpoints, religious and humanist.

Exam Questions – what are they like? 2 mks - Define Eg What is the meaning of “imago dei”? 5 mks – Describe/ Explain/ Analyse Eg Describe the teaching of the Catholic Church on evolution Eg describe the work of CAFOD 8 mks – Explain/ Analyse/ Evaluate  grade C Eg explain two different views about abortion Eg explain two different views about humanity as created in the image of God 15 mks – Explain/ Analyse/ Evaluate Eg “The world is ours to do with as we like”. Discuss this statement, from two different viewpoints, religious and humanist.

Changes in Grading the New GCSE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FY _mn2skrNE A “good” pass at GCSE will be a Grade 5.

How your answers will be assessed… no relevant info limited info - only simple/ basic answer given. Only one view discussed. generally good accurate answer, showing some knowledge and understanding of two viewpoints. Generally uses specialist terms correctly.  old GRADE E, new level 2/3 good or very good, detailed description/ explanation/ analysis. Shows sound knowledge and understanding. Explains importance. Compares 2 points of view. Well-argued conclusion evaluating viewpoints. Good use of specialist terms.  old GRADE C, new level 4/5 excellent, highly detailed description/ explanation/ analysis/ evaluation. Shows excellent knowledge and understanding. Explains importance/ how belief makes a difference. Well-argued conclusion presents alternative view points.  old GRADE A/ A*, new level 7/8 Explain in your own words what you need to do to be sure of passing this GCSE. **How much harder is this than what you can do at the moment? Having correct information will not be enough to pass. You will need to understand what different points of view are saying and talk about these views yourself.

Presentation You can get extra 5 marks for correct spelling, punctuation, grammar (SPaG) This includes good handwriting. You can achieve a higher level by using RE-specific, specialised vocabulary (eg “Jesus’ incarnation”, instead of “Jesus’ birth”) You will be marked at a higher level if your answers are well-argued, and well- structured. Describe/ explain in detail. Follow essay structure. Describe, explain, evaluate. Write the subheading “presentation” Write down 3 reasons how presentation can help you get a better grade What else can help you get a higher grade? **Which of these do you find harder? IN class: Keep work neat at all times Black ink HW/ CW , date title or homework question you are answering. Underline title.

Sheets to stick in “bands” - assessment criteria –on inside cover Content of the course (Specification) – 1st blank page, 1st side Key words - 2nd side of first page Personal tracker – back inside cover Highlight key skills on your Band Descriptors

Eduqas GCSE Religious Studies: Route B Component 1: Foundational Catholic Theology A. Origins and Meaning B. Good and Evil Component 2: Applied Catholic Theology Life & Death Sin & Forgiveness Component 3: World Faith (Judaism)

Marking “bands” (not same as overall level grade) 2mks q’s achieve marks on correct content 5mk q’s marked up to band 3 8mk q’s marked up to band 4 15mks q’s marked up to band 5 Band 0: no relevant info Band 1: limited info - only simple/ basic answer given. Only one view discussed. Band 2: generally good accurate answer, showing some knowledge and understanding, of two viewpoints. Generally uses specialist terms correctly.  old GRADE E, new grade 2/3 Band 3/4: good or very good, detailed description/ explanation/ analysis. Shows sound knowledge and understanding. Explains importance. Compares 2 points of view. Well-argued conclusion evaluating viewpoints. Good use of specialist terms.  old GRADE C, new grade 4/5 Band 5: excellent, highly detailed description/ explanation/ analysis/ evaluation. Shows excellent knowledge and understanding. Explains importance/ how belief makes a difference. Well-argued conclusion presents alternative view points.  old GRADE A/ A*, new grade 7/8