Get help and support GCSE EXAMPLE aqa.org.uk/8062 ...

1 EXAMPLE RESPONSESGCSERELIGIOUS STUDIES A(8062)Marked Responses Paper 1 and Paper 2 See a range of responses and how different levels are achievedand understand how to interpret the mark April 2018 Copyright 2017 AQA and its licensors. All rights retains the copyright on all its publications, including the specifications. However, schools and colleges registered with AQA are permitted to copy material from this specification for their own internal Education (AQA) is a registered charity (number 1073334) and a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (company number 3644723).

2 Our registered address is AQA, Devas Street, Manchester M15 help and supportVisit our website for information, guidance, support and resources at can talk directly to the religious studies subject teamE: 0161 957 3881 1 Whilst every attempt has been made to show a range of student responses, the following responses and examiner comments provide teachers with the best opportunity to understand the application of the mark scheme. They are not intended to be viewed as model answers and the marking has not been subject to the usual standardisation process.

3 2 Two mark questions 0 1 Give two examples of what religious believers might do to help to carry out the duty of stewardship. [2 marks] Specimen Set 1: Paper 2A Theme B Answer A Christians could write letters to their MPs, trying to put pressure on the government to do more to conserve natural resources and encourage an eco-friendly lifestyle. Muslims could do this also. Stewardship is about living in a responsible way by not wasting resources and Christians and Muslims could put this into practice in everyday life by turning off computers rather than leaving them on standby and switching off lights when going out of a room.

4 Answer B Be kind to animals. Recycle. Answer C Christians could look after their pets. Christians could use recycling bins for packaging, bottles etc. All answers are awarded 2 marks The best approach to answering this question is Answer B. As the command here is give there is no explanation required. 3 Four mark questions 0 1 Explain two ways in which practising ahimsa (non-violence) influences Hindus today. [4 marks] Specimen Set 1: Hinduism Answer A Ahimsa influences Hindus because they believe if they harm others, they will build up bad karma.

5 Answer B Many Hindus are vegetarian because they think that the principle of ahimsa applies to animals as well as humans. The atman is in every living being and is a divine spark, so to harm others is wrong. Answer C Gandhi practised ahimsa by supporting only non-violent protests. Hindus today see Gandhi as a role model for their lives. They follow his EXAMPLE to avoid creating bad karma. Answer A: 2 marks awarded for one developed point. Answer B: 4 marks awarded for two developed points. Although the answer is rather brief, the student does give two valid ways ahimsa may influence believers (being vegetarian and not harming).

6 These two points are developed with the reasons why (the principle applies to both humans and animals; the atman is within all beings). Answer C: 2 marks awarded for one developed point. The first sentence about Gandhi isn t directly relevant to the question; but the following two sentences show clearly how ahimsa influences the lives of Hindus. 4 0 2 Explain two contrasting ways in which the Eucharist (Holy Communion) is celebrated in Christianity. [4 marks] Specimen Set 1: Christianity Answer A Most churches use wine as jesus used it at the Last Supper.

7 But most Methodist churches use something non-alcoholic as they think drinking alcohol can cause problems and they don t want to encourage people to drink. Answer B Some Roman Catholic churches have their services in Latin. Most Roman Catholic churches have it in the language used by the country where they are, so that people can understand it all. Answer A: 4 marks awarded for two developed points. Although the first development is brief, the student makes a correct point about the practice (they use wine) and then explains why ( jesus used it at the Last Supper).

8 The contrast identified here is that the Methodist church use non-alcoholic wine, which is then developed with a reason why. Answer B: 3 marks awarded for one simple point plus one developed point. The second point, although brief, is developed with an explanation of why they use the language of the local community. 5 0 3 Explain two contrasting beliefs in contemporary British society about abortion. In your answer you should refer to the main religious tradition of GB and one or more other religious traditions.

9 [4 marks] Specimen Set 1: Paper 2A, Theme B Answer One belief about abortion in British society is that in some situations it may be the most loving thing to do. Some Christians Liberal Protestants may suggest in the case of rape or severe disability, which will reduce the quality of life, abortion may be permitted. In contrast, another belief about abortion is that it is not permitted. Some Buddhists may strictly follow the First Precept do not harm. They may believe that from the moment of conception a foetus is human; therefore abortion would be equal to murder.

10 0 4 Explain two contrasting Muslim understandings of Jihad. [4 marks] Specimen Set 1: Islam Answer One Muslim understanding of Jihad is that everyone s struggles are equal (Greater Jihad). The personal struggle of every individual Muslim, no matter what, is equal in the eyes of Allah. If a Muslim struggles to undertake the Hajj, this is equal to a Muslim who cannot fast. The Greater Jihad is a personal struggle. Another understanding of Jihad is that the Lesser Jihad is someone/some people who are against a family or country that practices Islam.