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It details the criteria required to achieve levels 1 to 3, with comprehensive descriptions of the specific actions and knowledge students need to demonstrate at each level.  \nContents:  \n• Level 1 (1-2 Marks)  \n• Level 1 (3-5 Marks)  \n• Level 1 (6-8 Marks)  \nStudent friendly level descriptors : Explore Page 2 of 5  \nPearson Edexcel GCE A level Religious Studies  \nLevel 1 (1-2 marks)  \n\n| Command word | Definition | Assessment Objectives |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Explore | Demonstrate understanding by investigating different reasons, conceptsand ideas. | 8 AO1 |  |\n\n\n| Descriptor | Student friendly descriptor |\n| --- | --- |\n| A narrow range of knowledge, specialist language and terminology are selected but are unlikely to be used appropriately or accurately (AO1) . | The answer has used subject-specific words, but they are not always used correctly or in the right way. |\n| Knowledge and understanding addresses a narrow range of key religious\u003Cbr>ideas and beliefs with some inaccuracies (AO1) . | The answer shows a small number of key religious ideas and beliefs but there maybe some inaccuracies. |\n| Provides a superficial understanding of key religious ideas and beliefs\u003Cbr>(AO1) . | Shows a basic understanding of religious ideas but doesn't explain them in detail. |\n\nStudent friendly level descriptors : Explore Page 3 of 5  \nPearson Edexcel GCE A level Religious Studies  \nLevel 2 (3-5 marks)  \n\n| Command word | Definition | Assessment Objectives |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Explore | Demonstrate understanding by investigating different reasons, conceptsand ideas. | 8 AO1 |  |\n\n\n| Descriptor | Student friendly descriptor |\n| --- | --- |\n| A range of knowledge, specialist language and terminology are selected\u003Cbr>most of which are used appropriately with some inaccuracies (AO1) . | The answer shows a range of knowledge and subject-specific words which are used appropriately for most of the answer but there may be some inaccuracies. |\n| Knowledge and understanding addresses a narrow range of key religious\u003Cbr>ideas and beliefs (AO1) . | The answer shows a small number of key religious ideas and beliefs. |\n| Develops key religious ideas and beliefs to show a depth of understanding\u003Cbr>(AO1) . | Explains key religious ideas with some detail, showing a developing\u003Cbr>understanding. |\n\nStudent friendly level descriptors : Explore Page 4 of 5  \nPearson Edexcel GCE A level Religious Studies  \nLevel 3 (6-8 marks)  \n\n| Command word | Definition | Assessment Objectives |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Explore | Demonstrate understanding by investigating different reasons, conceptsand ideas. | 8 AO1 |  |\n\n\n| Descriptor | Student friendly descriptor |\n| --- | --- |\n| A wide range of knowledge, specialist language and terminology are\u003Cbr>carefully selected and used appropriately, accurately and sustained\u003Cbr>throughout (AO1) . | A wide range of knowledge and subjectspecific words are carefully chosen and used correctly and consistently throughout the answer. |\n| Knowledge and understanding addresses a broad range of key religious\u003Cbr>ideas and beliefs (AO1) . | The answer shows a strong and welldeveloped understanding of a large range of key religious ideas. |\n| Comprehensively develops key religious ideas and beliefs to show a depth of understanding (AO1) . | Develops and explains key religious ideas in detail, showing deep and thoughtful understanding. |\n\nStudent friendly level descriptors : Explore Page 5 of 5","cbCaipStTvdySykr","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaipStTvdySykr","pdf",424320,"English","# About this resource\n# Level 1 (1-2 marks)\n# Level 2 (3-5 marks)\n# Level 3 (6-8 marks)","[{\"question\":\"What does the “Explore” command word require students to do?\",\"answer\":\"Students must demonstrate understanding by investigating different reasons, concepts, and ideas.\"},{\"question\":\"What distinguishes Level 1 (1–2 marks) from higher levels?\",\"answer\":\"Level 1 uses a narrow range of knowledge and terminology with limited accuracy, shows some key ideas with inaccuracies, and provides a superficial explanation without detailed development.\"},{\"question\":\"How do Levels 2 (3–5 marks) and 3 (6–8 marks) differ in depth?\",\"answer\":\"Level 2 provides a broader range with mostly appropriate terminology and some developing understanding. 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