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GCSE Ethics and Philosophy
How we can help!
2012 2013 2014
A*- C 51% 67% 72%
A*-A 20% 25% 34%
2012 2013 2014
A*- C 51% 67% 72%
A*-A 20% 25% 34%
Increasing number of students opting to
take it at A Level
For 50% of students, EP was used as one of their 5
A*-C!
2012 2013 2014
A*- C 51% 67% 72%
A*-A 20% 25% 34%
Increasing number of students opting to
take it at A Level
For 50% of students, EP was used as one of their 5
A*-C!
Increased parental support!
Excellent department!
This is a team effort, we need
you!
What is the link???
AQA Religious Studies B
2 exams 1. Religion and Life Issues – 50%
2. Religion and Morality – 50%
Exam Board
Q: What is the point, EP doesn’t get me anything?
A: EP is now a full GCSE. This can and will count towards one of your 5 A*-C GCSE’s that will help meet the entry requirements for Sixth Form.
Q: It all about religion and I’m not religious. How will this help me in my other subjects?
A: EP no longer focuses just on religion. Although it is still plays a part, majority of exam is based on ethical and moral issues. To achieve well, you must be able to explain and justify your view. This is a higher order skill. These skills compliment the following subjects; English History Geography
Why Study EP?
AQA Religion and Animal Rights Assessment What is factory farming? 1 mark Give two reasons why many religious believers are against the fur and ivory trades. 2 marks “Religious believers should be vegetarians”. What do you think? Explain. 3 marks Explain the attitudes of religious people to experiments on animals. Refer to religious teaching in your answer. 6 marks “Animals are here for humans’ benefit”. Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer, showing that you have thought about more than one point of view. Refer to religious arguments in your answer. 6 marks
We agree!
My child has many exams to revise for, they have to prioritise!
What is the key to achieving well in EP?
Taking part in lesson
Completing homework
Re-capping topics each half term
Topics – Religious attitudes to world poverty
Religious attitudes to crime and punishment
Religious attitudes to poverty in Britain
Religious attitudes to drugs abuse
Religious attitudes towards the elderly and death
Religion and Morality
Topics – Religion and Early Life
Religion and Prejudice
Religion, War and Peace
Religion and Planet Earth
Religion and Animal Rights
Religion and Life Issues
Religion and Life Issues 1h 30m - 13 May
2015
Religion and Morality 1h 30m - 18 May 2015
Exam Dates
Discuss the topics we have shown you
Ask students to justify their opinions
Remind students that an A*-C in EP can help them to get into sixth form
How can parents help?
Websites - Bitesize Religious Education GCSEhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/rs/
Rsrevision – GCSEwww.rsrevision.com
Testing students on their knowledge Getting students to create mini revision packs, that
they can refer to at the end of the year Encouraging students to do past exam questions
How can we help?