Top exam tips:

1. Choosing the exam question For each top you will have a choice of two questions:

e.g. 1. a, b, c ,d or 2 a, b, c, d Choose the question based on the B and C question – these are worth

the most marks. Don’t just look at A – it is only worth 2 marks.

2. A style questions Worth 2 marks Only brief answer needed. Normally just defining a key word or basic idea

3. B style question Usually you will outline or describe an idea Use key words Write 4 or 5 detailed points Don’t waffle or make up stuff

4. C Style question You are showing how one idea links to another To do this use the word BECAUSE

e.g. Some Christians are pacifists because Jesus taught non-violence/ some are not pacifists because Christians have a right to defend themselves etc

Write 5 or 6 detailed points Don’t waffle/ make stuff up

5. D. Style Question 2 arguments for 2 arguments against Your own view – with good reasons Include RELIGIOUS reasons

6. The ‘extended writing’ question of Religion and science (Cosmology) The last question is on Religion and Science - it is an extended writing

question Spend at least 30 minutes on this question Part A is like a normal B question – see above Part B is like a normal C question – see above Part C is like a normal D question – see above Write in proper sentences and paragraphs/ Take care with spelling