Challenge questions – every lesson will have questions are designed to challenge your depth of understanding and knowledge.
Extension tasks will be used in some topics, which cover a broader section of the topic.
Using the GCSE trigger words like analyse, explain and evaluate in your key pieces of homework and assessments to focus on those skills.
Homework often allows you to be independent. We will set tasks that allow you the freedom to complete work in the most creative, reflective & imaginative way possible.
If you enjoy these sorts of questions, consider taking GCSE RE as it focuses on ethical, philosophical and religious aspects of life, the universe and everything!
Key Stage 4
Your teacher will frequently make enrichment suggestions. These are linked to RE in the news or particular TV programmes and films.
Twelve mark questions – these are longer ‘evaluate’ questions at GCSE that involve skill in both RE knowledge and also English writing as you get marked on SPaG too!
Challenge questions – these questions are specifically designed to challenge you to reach grades 8/9. They usually ask you to make links between Christianity and Islam or look at principles that can be linked to several aspects of the course.
Look out for ‘icing on the cake’ points that will make your answer stand out above the rest. Collect them throughout your course.
Explore cross curricular links as this will help you apply your subject knowledge. Furthermore, it’s a good skill to have & will be very useful at A’ level.
Enhance your learning by tackling some A level ideas and incorporate key terminology into your answers and discussions.
If you have a love of wisdom, enjoy studying religious, philosophical and ethical concepts, consider studying RE at A level.
