3. Studies of Religion I
The external examination provides a measure of student achievement
in a range of syllabus outcomes that can be reliably measured in an
examination setting.
The external examination and its marking and reporting relate to
syllabus standards by:
âș providing clear links to syllabus outcomes
âș enabling students to demonstrate the levels of achievement
âș outlined in the course performance scale applying marking guidelines based on
established criteria.
4. The syllabus on p 37 states the aim of
SOR is to 'develop a comprehensive
view of religious traditions and the link
this has on the life of adherents'
Given the changes to the HSC exam in 2009
and the current exam structure changes for
2010, it is (in my opinion) VERY important to
note the above point in relation to exam
question structure. 4
5. Section I: Religion and Belief Systems in
Australia post-1945
15 marks
âșThis section is comprised of ten multiple-choice questions
and one short-answer question.
âșQuestions may be based on stimulus material.
Stimulus Material may be used for more than 1 question. (M/
C and Short Answer)
âșAll questions are compulsory.
6. Added information
âșNOTE:
Numbering system of Multiple Choice for SOR I/II is as
follows;
1-10= M/C
11= Short Answer
12-21=M/C (SOR II ONLY)
22= Short Answer (SOR II ONLY)
âșM/C will be answered on two answer sheets
âșShort answer response sheet is in the exam paper itself
(~3/4 page of writing)
7. Section II: Religious Tradition Depth Study
15 marks
âșThere will be five questions, each from a different religious tradition.
âșEach question is worth 15 marks.
âșEach question will be in three non-dependent parts.
NB: CHANGE IN 2010- No âMaximum Markâ per part
i.e used to be a max. of 6 marks per part- NO LONGER THE
CASE!
CAREFUL USING PAST PAPERS AS A SAMPLE
âșStudents will complete ONE question from Section II. (SOR I students
only)
âș2010-EXPECTED LENGTH OF RESPONSE= 600 words/4 pages
8. Section III: Religious Tradition Depth Study
20 marks
âșThere will be five questions, each consisting of one extended response
question.
âșEach question is worth 20 marks.
âșStudents will complete ONE question from Section III.
âșThe question attempted must be from a DIFFERENT religious tradition
from that attempted in Section II.
âș2010-EXPECTED LENGTH OF RESPONSE= 800 words/6 pages
âșLINK
10. Studies of Religion II
The external examination provides a measure of student achievement
in a range of syllabus outcomes that can be reliably measured in an
examination setting.
The external examination and its marking and reporting relate to
syllabus standards by:
âș providing clear links to syllabus outcomes
âș enabling students to demonstrate the levels of achievement
âș outlined in the course performance scale applying marking guidelines based on
established criteria.
11. The syllabus on p 37 states the aim of
SOR is to 'develop a comprehensive
view of religious traditions and the link
this has on the life of adherents'
Given the changes to the HSC exam in 2009
and the current exam structure changes for
2010, it is (in my opinion) VERY important to
note the above point in relation to exam
question structure. 11
12. Section I
Religion and Belief Systems in Australia post-1945
15 marks
âșThis section is comprised of ten multiple-choice questions
and one short-answer question.
âșQuestions may be based on stimulus material.
Stimulus Material may be used for more than 1 question. (M/
C and Short Answer)
âșAll questions are compulsory.
13. Section I
Religion and Non-Religion
15 marks
âșThis section is comprised of ten multiple-choice questions
and one short-answer question.
âșQuestions may be based on stimulus material. Source
Material may be used for more than 1 question. (M/C and
Short Answer)
âșAll questions are compulsory.
14. Added information
âșNOTE:
Numbering system of Multiple Choice for SOR I/II is as
follows;
1-10= M/C
11= Short Answer
12-21=M/C (SOR II ONLY)
22= Short Answer (SOR II ONLY)
âșM/C will be answered on two answer sheets
âșShort answer response sheet is in the exam paper itself
(~3/4 page of writing)
15. Section II: Religious Tradition Depth Study
30 marks
âșThere will be five questions, each from a different religious
tradition.
âșEach question is worth 15 marks.
âșEach question will be in three non-dependent parts.
NB: CHANGE IN 2010- No âMaximum Markâ per part
i.e used to be a max. of 6 marks per part- NO LONGER THE
CASE!
CAREFUL USING PAST PAPERS AS A SAMPLE
âșStudents will complete TWO questions from Section II.
âș2010-EXPECTED LENGTH OF RESPONSE= 600 words/4 pages
16. Section III: Religious Tradition Depth Study
20 marks
âșThere will be five questions, each consisting of one extended
response question.
âșEach question is worth 20 marks.
âșStudents will complete ONE question from Section III.
âșThe question attempted must be from a DIFFERENT religious
tradition from that attempted in Section II.
âș2010-EXPECTED LENGTH OF RESPONSE= 800 words/6 pages
17. Section IV: Religion and Peace
20 marks
âșThere will be ONE question requiring an extended response.
âș2010-EXPECTED LENGTH OF RESPONSE= 800 words/6 pages
18. Studies of Religion
RUBRIC
In your answer you will be assessed on how well you:
âșincorporate significant aspects of religion to illustrate your
answer
âșuse language and terminology appropriate to the study of
religion
âșpresents ideas clearly in a well-structured answer
19. Considerations
âșChoice of Religious Tradition for Sections II and Section III
âșPreparation for the unexpected
Questions B & C
from same
syllabus area!
20. Other points raised
âș (limited) Range of terms used in syllabus not indicative of
what may be used in HSC
i.e can use other terms as opposed to those used in syllabus
âșStimulus Material- have to reference to - not a âdistracterâ
but actually a resource that can be used in answering your
question/s.
âșSection II- note range of marks (can now exceed 6/
section)
21. âșPeace question (SOR II)= âextended responseâ .: same style
as /20 question
âșSection II and III- there will be an âadministration checkâ
after the papers have been marked to ensure correct religions
have been done (i.e have not done the same one 2/3 times!)
- take the best mark of similar questions as your mark /35
or /50
22. âșRubric= no mention of âreligious traditionsâ but you have to
use them WHERE APPROPRIATE i.e donât force yourself to
mention them if not applicable
âșSignificant Aspects
âșUse of language and terminology
âșPresents ideas clearly and is well structured
23. âșCan double dip in some areas (Sect II and into Sect III)
i.e concept of asking the same thing âtwiceâ (/15 then in /20)
.: have to be prepared for the unexpected
.: knowledge of syllabus is a good thing!
24. â00â Vs â0â
âșMajor difference now between a non-serious attempt and just
getting it âwrongâ
Marking criteria has no zero grade as such
.: MUST ATTEMPT EVERYTHING- donât leave gaps as marks
are there to be given.
25. Expected lengths?
âșNow stated as 600 words/4 exam booklet pages for /15 and
800 words/6 exam booklet pages /20
âșNOTE: 1.8 minutes per mark so this should also be a guide
for lengths etc
26. The 2009 HSC
âșNB- The âtraditional structureâ of the questions changed in the
20 mark section.
âAnd it came to pass, when he had sat down with them to meat, he took
the1 bread and blessed; and breaking it he gave to them. 31And their
eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he vanished out of their
sight. 32And they said one to another, Was not our heart burning within
us, while he spake to us in the way, while he opened to us the
scriptures?â (Luke 24:30-32)
With reference to Lukeâs post-resurrection account in the
quotation, assess Christianity as a living religious tradition in the
life of its adherents.
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27. ThereforeâŠâŠ...
âșYOU MUST KNOW THE SYLLABUS AREAS AND WHAT
THE SYLLABUS ASKS YOU TO DO
-> âSTUDENTS LEARN ABOUTâ AND âSTUDENTS LEARN
TOâ
âșHuge stress on âdevelop(ing) a comprehensive view of
religious traditions and the link this has on the life of
adherentsâ (pg 37 of syllabus)
âșEssay writing practice is also a âmust doâ task (but donât
pre-empt essay questions and then use these for
memorisation (pre-planned essays)
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