GCSE Religious Studies Exam Techniques

Question A:

. 2 Marks

.  Learn all key terms accurately

. Give definitions of key terms

. Use key terms throughout your B,C and D questions 

Question B:

•  4 Marks
• Give 2 developed reasons
• Can you give any evidence or examples to support your opinion? i.e. quotes
• You CAN partly agree and disagree

Question C:

• 8 Marks
• Give 4 developed reasons
• Learn Christian and Muslim teachings.
• Use 'Some...' or 'Most...' believe
• Give reasons and examples of teachings e.g. 'Because...' or 'This means that...'

Question D:

• 6 Marks
• You will be given a statement
• Refer to a religion somewhere in your answer... What would a Christian/Muslim think?
• Give 3 brief reasons for YOUR opinion or...1 or 2 more developed reasons.
• Then do the same for the opposite view to your own