1. Spec B Assessment Birmingham, 23 November 2016
Philip Robinson, CES

2. Assessment – ‘AO’s and Strands
Poll here on question types

3. Assessment – Question types and command words
1.1
Multiple Choice 1
1.2
Give two… 2
1.3
Explain two… 4
1.4 5
1.5
Evaluate
12+5

4. Assessment – Question types and command words
1.1
Multiple Choice 1
1.2
Give two… 2
1.3
Explain two… 4
1.4 5
1.5
Evaluate
12+5

5. Assessment – Question types and command words
1.1
Multiple Choice 1
1.2
Give two… 2
1.3
Explain two… 4
1.4 5
1.5
Evaluate
12+5

6. Assessment – Question types and command words
1.1
Multiple Choice 1
1.2
Give two… 2
1.3
Explain two… 4
1.4 5
1.5
Evaluate
12+5

7. Assessment – Question types and command words
1.1
Multiple Choice 1
1.2
Give two… 2
1.3
Explain two… 4
1.4 5
1.5
Evaluate
12+5

8. Assessment – Question types and command words
1.1
Multiple Choice 1
1.2
Give two… 2
1.3
Explain two… 4
1.4 5
1.5
Evaluate
12+5

9. Assessment – Question types and command words
1.1
Multiple Choice 1
1.2
Give two… 2
1.3
Explain two… 4
1.4 5
1.5
Evaluate
12+5

10. Assessment – Question types and command words
1.1
Multiple Choice 1
1.2
Give two… 2
1.3
Explain two… 4
1.4 5
1.5
Evaluate
12+5

11. Assessment – Question types and command words
1.1
Multiple Choice 1
1.2
Give two… 2
1.3
Explain two… 4
1.4 5
1.5
Evaluate
12+5

12. Assessment – Question types and command words
1.1
Multiple Choice 1
1.2
Give two… 2
1.3
Explain two… 4
1.4 5
1.5
Evaluate
12+5

13. Assessment – Question types and command words
1.1
Multiple Choice 1
1.2
Give two… 2
1.3
Explain two… 4
1.4 5
1.5
Evaluate
12+5

14. Assessment – Question types and command words
1.1
Multiple Choice 1
1.2
Give two… 2
1.3
Explain two… 4
1.4 5
1.5
Evaluate
12+5
Catholic belief
Contrast
Accurately stated
Accurate contrast stated
Description developed
1 point
2 points
3 points
4 points

15. Assessment – Question types and command words
1.1
Multiple Choice 1
1.2
Give two… 2
1.3
Explain two… 4
1.4 5
1.5
Evaluate
12+5

16. Assessment – Question types and command words
1.1
Multiple Choice 1
1.2
Give two… 2
1.3
Explain two… 4
1.4 5
1.5
Evaluate
12+5

17. Assessment – Question types and command words
1.1
Multiple Choice 1
1.2
Give two… 2
1.3
Explain two… 4
1.4 5
1.5
Evaluate
12+5

18. Assessment – Question types and command words
1.1
Multiple Choice 1
1.2
Give two… 2
1.3
Explain two… 4
1.4 5
1.5
Evaluate
12+5

19. Assessment – Question types and command words
1.1
Multiple Choice 1
1.2
Give two… 2
1.3
Explain two… 4
1.4 5
1.5
Evaluate
12+5
Catholic source/belief
Impact on belief/practice
Accurately stated
Accurate impact stated
Explanation developed
1 point
2 points
3 points
4 points

20. Assessment – Question types and command words
1.1
Multiple Choice 1
1.2
Give two… 2
1.3
Explain two… 4
1.4 5
1.5
Evaluate
12+5

21. Assessment – Question types and command words
1.1
Multiple Choice 1
1.2
Give two… 2
1.3
Explain two… 4
1.4 5
1.5
Evaluate
12+5

22. Assessment – Question types and command words
1.1
Multiple Choice 1
1.2
Give two… 2
1.3
Explain two… 4
1.4 5
1.5
Evaluate
12+5

23. Assessment – Question types and command words
1.1
Multiple Choice 1
1.2
Give two… 2
1.3
Explain two… 4
1.4 5
1.5
Evaluate
12+5

24. Assessment – Question types and command words
1.1
Multiple Choice 1
1.2
Give two… 2
1.3
Explain two… 4
1.4 5
1.5
Evaluate
12+5

25. Assessment – Question types and command words
1.1
Multiple Choice 1
1.2
Give two… 2
1.3
Explain two… 4
1.4 5
1.5
Evaluate
12+5

26. Assessment – Question types and command words
1.1
Multiple Choice 1
1.2
Give two… 2
1.3
Explain two… 4
1.4 5
1.5
Evaluate
12+5
First way/belief
Second way/belief
Simply stated
Explanation developed
Reference to Christian belief/source
1 point
2 points
3 points
4 points
5 points

27. Assessment – Question types and command words
1.1
Multiple Choice 1
1.2
Give two… 2
1.3
Explain two… 4
1.4 5
1.5
Evaluate
12+5

28. Assessment – Question types and command words
1.1
Multiple Choice 1
1.2
Give two… 2
1.3
Explain two… 4
1.4 5
1.5
Evaluate
12+5

29. Assessment – Question types and command words
1.1
Multiple Choice 1
1.2
Give two… 2
1.3
Explain two… 4
1.4 5
1.5
Evaluate
12+5

30. Assessment – Question types and command words
1.1
Multiple Choice 1
1.2
Give two… 2
1.3
Explain two… 4
1.4 5
1.5
Evaluate
12+5

31. Assessment – Question types and command words

32. Assessment – Question types and command words
Band 1

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34. Assessment – Question types and command words
Band 2

35. Assessment – Question types and command words

36. Assessment – Question types and command words
Simple argument for each side. TWO points of view. OR
Developed argument for one side. ONE point of view.
Band 2

37. Assessment – Question types and command words

38. Assessment – Question types and command words
Developed argument for both sides. TWO points of view.
Logical chains of reasoning
Band 3

39. Assessment – Question types and command words

40. Assessment – Question types and command words
Developed argument for both sides. TWO points of view.
Logical chains of reasoning
Leading to judgements – arguments must be weighed and evaluated. Conclusion must be supported by the arguments given.
Band 4

41. Assessment – Question types and command words
1.1
Multiple Choice 1
1.2
Give two… 2
1.3
Explain two… 4
1.4 5
1.5
Evaluate
12+5

42. Assessment – Strand specific assessment

43. Assessment – Strand specific assessment
1.1
Multiple Choice 1
1.2
Give two… 2
1.3
Explain two… 4
1.4 5
1.5
Evaluate
12+5

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65. Assessment – Paper Structure
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Assessment – Paper Structure
50% Study of Catholic Christianity
25% Study of Judaism or Islam
25% RPE
25% Mark’s Gospel OR
Component 1
Catholic Christianity:
Component 2
Perspectives on faith:
Section A
Judaism or Islam:
Beliefs
Practices
Section B:
RPE or Mark’s Gospel:
Creation
Incarnation
The Triune God
Redemption
Church and Kingdom
Eschatology
RPE (two from):
A: Relationships and family
B: Peace and Conflict
C: Human rights and Social Justice or
Mark’s Gospel:
D: The Life of Jesus
E: Source of Spiritual Truth
Paper 1: 105 minute paper
4 questions
96+5 marks
Paper 2: 105 minute paper
4 questions
96+5 marks

66. Assessment – Paper Structure
Six Units: Creation, Incarnation, Trinity, Redemption, Church, Eschatology
Four Questions: (four of six units assessed each year)
Paper 1: 105 minute paper
4 questions
96+5 marks
Two Topics (Beliefs, Practices)
Two Questions
Two Themes
Two Questions
Paper 2: 105 minute paper
4 questions
96+5 marks

67. Assessment – Paper Structure
Six Units: Creation, Incarnation, Trinity, Redemption, Church, Eschatology
Four Questions: (four of six units assessed each year)
Paper 1: 105 minute paper
4 questions
96+5 marks
Two Topics (Beliefs, Practices)
Two Questions
Two Themes
Two Questions
Paper 2: 105 minute paper
4 questions
96+5 marks

68. Assessment – Paper Structure
Six Units: Creation, Incarnation, Trinity, Redemption, Church, Eschatology
Four Questions: (four of six units assessed each year)
Paper 1: 105 minute paper
4 questions
96+5 marks
Two Topics (Beliefs, Practices)
Two Questions
Two Themes
Two Questions
Paper 2: 105 minute paper
4 questions
96+5 marks

69. Assessment – Marking practice

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77. Assessment – Marking practice
Explain contrasting views of the Bible as divine wisdom and human words

78. Assessment – Marking practice
Script A
Assessment – Marking practice
2 correct points - 2 marks

79. Assessment – Marking practice
Script A
Assessment – Marking practice
2 correct ‘contrasts’, 1 developed - 3 marks

80. Assessment – Marking practice
Script A
Assessment – Marking practice
1 developed way, plus correct reference to Christian belief- 3 marks

81. Assessment – Marking practice
Script A
Assessment – Marking practice

82. Assessment – Marking practice
Script A
Assessment – Marking practice

83. Assessment – Marking practice
Script A
Assessment – Marking practice
Developed arguments for each side
Accurate K&U of beliefs
Are there logical chains of reasoning?
Is the conclusion supported by the arguments? Have the counter-arguments been defeated?
Band 2 – 6 marks

84. Assessment – Marking practice
Script B
Assessment – Marking practice
2 correct points - 2 marks

85. Assessment – Marking practice
Script B
Assessment – Marking practice
2 developed “contrasts” - 4 marks

86. Assessment – Marking practice
Script B
Assessment – Marking practice
2 developed ways. Is there a reference to Christian teaching?
4 marks

87. Assessment – Marking practice
Script B
Assessment – Marking practice

88. Assessment – Marking practice
Script B
Assessment – Marking practice

89. Assessment – Marking practice
Script B
Assessment – Marking practice
Developed arguments for each side
Accurate K&U of beliefs
Evidence of logical chains of reasoning
Some implicit rejection of counter-arguments leading to judgements, but this is not obvious
Band 4 – 10 marks

90. Assessment Strategy Comparison
AQA
Edexcel
Eduqas
1.1
Multiple Choice 1
1.2
Give two… 2
1.3
Explain two… 4
1.4 5
1.5
Evaluate
12+5 a
Outline three… 3 b
Explain two… 4 c 5 d
Evaluate
12+3 a
What is… 2 b
Describe… 5 c
Explain… 8 d
Discuss…
15+6

92. 9
94% 8
87% 7
80% 6
74% 5
67% 4
60% 3
45% 2
30% 1
15%

94. 1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
Total
Grade A 1 2 3 6 15 5 B 4 10 21 8-