Interpreting thematic 'discuss/evaluate' questions
In this lesson, we will be looking at how to correctly interpret questions in the themes units for the GCSE. This will include thinking about the differences between examination boards and how best to answer one of these questions.
Interpreting thematic 'discuss/evaluate' questions
In this lesson, we will be looking at how to correctly interpret questions in the themes units for the GCSE. This will include thinking about the differences between examination boards and how best to answer one of these questions.
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Key learning points
- This lesson will assist with assessment preparation.
- We will look at how best to interpret questions in the 'themes' units for the Religious Education GCSE.
Equipment
You will need two different coloured pens: black or blue and another coloured pen, such as green or red.
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5 Questions
Q1.
All examination boards use the command word 'discuss.'
True
Q2.
2. All examination boards will award 12 marks for this type of question.
True
Q3.
For 'beliefs and teachings' or a 'practices' discuss/evaluate question, you can refer to different religions.
True
Q4.
Which of the approaches below is the best one for the following question? 'The best way for Christians to reach an understanding of God is by praying.’ Discuss
Include Islam in your answer
Only talk about prayer in your answer
Only talk about reasons why prayer isn't the best way of understanding God
Q5.
Which of the approaches below is the best one for the following question? ‘The most important pillar of Islam is the Shahadah.’ Dicuss
Focus on talking about the Shahadah as this is the most important pillar
Include a humanist view in your answer
List as many quotations as possible
5 Questions
Q1.
What should you do before answering a question?
Look around the room to see if anyone else has started yet.
Pray to your favourite deity that you will get full marks.
Write the answer to a similar question that you have memorised
Q2.
You should regularly use the wording of your question in your answer. True or false?
False
Q3.
You can bring in your own general knowledge of society when answering the themes questions. True or false?
False
Q4.
All examination boards use the command word 'discuss.'
True
Q5.
For 'themes' discuss/evaluate question, you can refer to different religions.
False