1. Preparing for the GCSE Religious Studies exam
EXAM DATES
Preparing for the GCSE Religious Studies exam
Religion & Life: Monday 15th May (am)
Religion & Society: Wednesday 17th May (pm)
A reminder of our topics…
Religion & Life :
Believing in God
Matters of Life & Death
Marriage and the family
Community Cohesion
Religion & Society :
Rights and Responsibilities
Environmental and Medical issues
Peace and Conflict
Crime and Punishment .
REMEMBER!
REMEMBER!
REMEMBER!
You will answer a four-part question from each section – pick the set of questions that you think will get you the most marks!
You must answer a, b, c, di and dii from one section – don’t mix and match!
Each exam is an hour and a half – you have 22 and a half minutes for each section – stick to it!

2. Don’t forget to practice exam technique!
Great ways to revise:
Make a mind-map of a whole topic, include the reasons you would give in an answer
Make yourself a set of flashcards for the keywords for each topic
Use the practice tests at end of each section of your revision guide – check the answers yourself or ask Mr Burdon to check them.
Drop in on a Tuesday afternoon to R2
Use the past papers and other resources on Firefly:
Make a list of the keywords specific to Hinduism and Christianity – stick it on your bedroom wall!
Don’t forget to practice exam technique!
Make good use of your revision guide…
Part a:
Write a correct definition
Part b:
Give two developed reasons for your view
Part c:
Give either:
Four brief reasons (best option)
OR two developed reasons
OR three reasons where one is developed
Part d:
For both parts, give either:
Three brief reasons
One brief reason and one developed reason
You MUST refer to a religious view in either di or dii if you are asked to do so.