Paper 2: Thematic Studies

• AO2 requires students to analyse and evaluate aspects of religion and belief, including their significance
• The 'Religion, Peace and Conflict' theme examines religious attitudes towards war, violence, and pacifism
• Order the Assessment Objectives based on their focus:

  1️⃣ AO1: Knowledge and understanding of religion

  2️⃣ AO2: Analysis and evaluation of religion

  3️⃣ AO3: Construction of balanced arguments
• When answering multiple-choice questions, it is important to eliminate incorrect answers first.


  True
• The extended response question type in GCSE Religious Studies Paper 2 assesses AO2 and AO3
• Match the type of essay question with its description:

  Extended Response ↔️ Analyzes religious beliefs

  Discursive Essay ↔️ Evaluates multiple viewpoints
• What is the second step in approaching source-based questions in Section C?

  Identify the question focus
• Steps to approach source-based questions in Section C

  1️⃣ Read the source material carefully

  2️⃣ Identify the question focus

  3️⃣ Use your subject knowledge

  4️⃣ Analyze the source content

  5️⃣ Evaluate the significance and implications

  6️⃣ Compare and contrast perspectives

  7️⃣ Structure your response logically
• Structure your response logically, addressing all the required aspects of the question
• Evaluating the significance of beliefs is a key part of addressing source-based questions.


  True
• Match the assessment objective with its description:

  AO1 ↔️ Demonstrate knowledge and understanding

  AO2 ↔️ Analyze and evaluate religion

  AO3 ↔️ Construct balanced arguments
• AO2 focuses on analyzing and evaluating aspects of religion and belief
• The Religion and Life theme examines religious and non-religious views on the origins of human life
• Discursive essays require students to construct well-reasoned arguments
• What should students look for when eliminating incorrect answers in multiple-choice questions?

  Answers that are wrong
• What is the first strategy for short-answer questions?

  Read the question carefully
• What should students avoid in short-answer questions?

  Irrelevant information
• Concise and focused responses are essential when answering short answer questions.


  True
• What type of argument should you aim to present in source-based questions?

  Balanced
• When organizing an essay response, you should structure it with an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion
• The relative weightings of the Assessment Objectives vary between exam boards for GCSE Religious Studies Paper 2.


  True
• The 'Religion, Human Rights and Social Justice' theme investigates social inequality and prejudice.


  True
• Multiple-choice questions in Paper 2 are designed to assess AO1
• Relying on your understanding of the topic is crucial when answering multiple-choice questions, as it helps identify the most appropriate answer.
• What is the first strategy for answering multiple-choice questions in Section A?

  Read the question carefully
• Using relevant examples is essential when responding to source-based questions in Section C.


  True
• What should students compare and contrast when addressing source-based questions?

  Religious or non-religious viewpoints
• What type of argument should students present in their responses to source-based questions?

  A balanced argument
• What are the three main assessment objectives for the GCSE Religious Studies Paper 2?

  AO1, AO2, and AO3
• The GCSE Religious Studies Paper 2 is titled Thematic Studies
• AO3 requires students to construct well-informed and balanced arguments.


  True
• Match the theme with its focus:

  Religion, Peace and Conflict ↔️ Attitudes towards pacifism

  Religion, Crime and Punishment ↔️ The purpose of forgiveness

  Religion, Human Rights and Social Justice ↔️ Views on social inequality
• Multiple-choice questions primarily assess AO1: knowledge and understanding.


  True
• When using subject knowledge, students rely on religious teachings, practices, and ethical principles
• In short-answer questions, responses should be structured in a clear and coherent manner
• What should you read carefully before answering short answer questions in Section B of the GCSE Religious Studies Paper 2?

  The question
• Steps to approach source-based questions in Section C

  1️⃣ Read the source material carefully

  2️⃣ Identify the question focus

  3️⃣ Use your subject knowledge

  4️⃣ Analyze the source content

  5️⃣ Evaluate the significance and implications

  6️⃣ Compare and contrast perspectives

  7️⃣ Structure your response logically
• What type of evidence should you use to support your arguments in an essay?

  Religious examples
• Mind maps help students understand the connections between religious concepts and their real-world applications
• Regularly attempting past paper questions helps students become familiar with the exam structure and question types.


  True