Paper 1: The Study of Religions: Beliefs and Teachings

• What is the focus of Paper 1 in the GCSE Religious Studies assessment?

  Beliefs and teachings
• What type of understanding does Paper 1 primarily assess?

  Core beliefs and teachings
• What are the key objectives of Paper 1?

  Central tenets and practices
• Paper 1 in the GCSE Religious Studies assessment focuses on the core beliefs and teachings of two religions
• Match the theme with its description:

  Beliefs ↔️ Core beliefs, nature of God

  Sacred Texts ↔️ Key scriptures, interpretation

  Key Figures ↔️ Founders, prophets, leaders

  Practices ↔️ Worship, rituals, festivals
• What do explanation questions in Paper 1 assess?

  Understanding of religious ideas
• To support your points in an essay, you must use evidence from the religions' beliefs, teachings, sacred texts, or practices
• Steps for answering source-based questions in Paper 1:

  1️⃣ Understand the source

  2️⃣ Identify relevant information

  3️⃣ Analyze and interpret

  4️⃣ Apply to the question

  5️⃣ Structure your response
• What is the primary focus of Paper 1 in the GCSE Religious Studies assessment?

  Core beliefs and teachings
• Paper 1 covers topics such as the nature of God and the concept of creation
• Who are considered key figures in Paper 1 for Religion 1?

  Founders, prophets, leaders
• What type of question requires concise responses demonstrating understanding of religious concepts?

  Short answer
• What does a comparison question ask students to do in Paper 1?

  Contrast beliefs between religions
• What type of evidence should students use to support their arguments in an essay for Paper 1?

  Beliefs, teachings, texts
• Steps for answering source-based questions in Paper 1

  1️⃣ Understand the source

  2️⃣ Identify relevant information

  3️⃣ Analyze and interpret

  4️⃣ Relate to core tenets
• Analyzing a source involves relating it to the religion's core tenets.


  True
• Reviewing the mark scheme helps you understand how answers will be assessed
• Practicing recalling information without notes reinforces your memory
• The Non-Examination Assessment (NEA) requires students to investigate a religious, philosophical, or ethical topic
• Paper 1 contrasts with Paper 2, which covers broader religious, philosophical, and ethical themes
• Sacred texts in Paper 1 include key scriptures and their interpretation.


  True
• What are the four key themes and topics covered in Paper 1?

  Beliefs, Sacred Texts, Key Figures, Practices
• Multiple choice questions in Paper 1 test basic factual knowledge about beliefs, sacred texts, key figures, and practices
• What is the first step in planning an essay response?

  Understand the question
• What is the first step in answering source-based questions?

  Understand the source
• The key objectives of Paper 1 include demonstrating knowledge of central tenets, sacred texts, key figures, and important practices.


  True
• Paper 1 requires students to demonstrate knowledge of sacred texts and key figures.

  True
• What is the significance of sacred texts in Paper 1 for Religion 2?

  Interpretation
• Paper 1 uses multiple choice questions to test basic factual knowledge
• An essay in Paper 1 should follow a clear structure with an introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion
• Informal language should be avoided in Paper 1 essays.


  True
• Steps for answering source-based questions

  1️⃣ Understand the source

  2️⃣ Identify relevant information

  3️⃣ Analyze and interpret

  4️⃣ Apply to the question
• Timing yourself during practice simulates exam conditions.


  True
• Organizing information into categories makes it easier to remember.

  True
• Paper 2 of the GCSE Religious Studies assessment covers four religious, philosophical, and ethical themes.


  True
• Paper 1 focuses on the core beliefs and teachings of two religions.


  True
• Match the theme/topic with the relevant aspect in Paper 1:

  1️⃣ Beliefs

  2️⃣ Sacred Texts

  3️⃣ Key Figures

  4️⃣ Practices
• What is the primary purpose of Paper 1 in the GCSE Religious Studies assessment?

  Core beliefs and teachings
• What is the primary focus of Paper 1?

  Core beliefs and teachings
• Comparison questions in Paper 1 require students to compare beliefs, practices, or teachings between two religions.


  True