Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Religious Studies (4RS1) - Issue 4 - Sample Assessment Materials - February 2025

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Sample Assessment Materials for the Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Religious Studies (4RS1), Issue 4, designed to support the qualification and act as the benchmark for the assessments learners will take. Includes a summary of key changes from the previous issue, updated paper structures and amended question rubrics and indicative content. Provides contents covering introduction, general marking guidance, and assessment materials for Paper 1 and Paper 2 across specified religions, with mark schemes and question papers referenced by section and page range.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

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Pages178

Reading Time7 h 29 min

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Introduction

General marking guidance

Paper 1 assessment: Beliefs and values

Question paper

Mark scheme

Paper 2 assessment: The religious community, Option 1A – Buddhism

Question paper

Mark scheme

Paper 2 assessment: The religious community, Option 1B – Christianity

Question paper

Mark scheme

Paper 2 assessment: The religious community, Option 1C – Hinduism

Question paper

Mark scheme

Paper 2 assessment: The religious community, Option 1D – Islam

Question paper

Mark scheme

Paper 2 assessment: The religious community, Option 1E – Judaism

Question paper

Mark scheme

Paper 2 assessment: The religious community, Option 1F – Sikhism

Question paper

Mark scheme

International GCSE Religious Studies (9–1) Sample Assessment Materials Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Religious Studies (4RS1) First teaching September 2017 First examination June 2019 Issue 4 About Pearson We are the world’s leading learning company operating in countries all around the world. We provide content, assessment and digital services to learners, educational institutions, employers, governments and other partners globally. We are committed to helping equip learners with the skills they need to enhance their employability prospects and to succeed in the changing world of work. We believe that wherever learning flourishes so do people. References to third party material made in these sample assessment materials are made in good faith. Pearson does not endorse, approve or accept responsibility for the content of materials, which may be subject to change, or any opinions expressed therein. (Material may include textbooks, journals, magazines and other publications and websites.) All information in this document is correct at time of publication. ISBN: 978 1 4469 3435 7 All the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2025 Summary of Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Religious Studies (4RS1) sample assessment materials Issue 4 changes | Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue | Page numbers | | --- | --- | | In Paper 1, question rubric for part question (d) in the question paper and indicative content as well as levels descriptors in the corresponding mark schemes have been amended to communicate assessment expectations and marking criteria more clearly. | 9-69 | | Paper 2 has now been separated into six papers – one for each of the six religions offered to facilitate the delivery of assessments. | 71-170 | | In Paper 2, question rubric for part question (c) in the question paper and indicative content as well as levels descriptors in the corresponding mark schemes have been amended to communicate assessment expectations and marking criteria more clearly. | 73-170 | | In Paper 1, levels descriptors in the mark schemes for part question (c) and
In Paper 2, levels descriptors in the mark schemes for part question (b) have been amended to communicate assessment expectations and marking criteria more clearly. | 43-168 | Earlier issues show previous changes. If you need further information on these changes or what they mean, contact us via our website at: [qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/contact-us.html](qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/contact-us.html). Are you using the most up-to-date version of the specification/sample assessment materials? Check at: [https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-international-gcses/international](https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-international-gcses/international)gcse-religious-studies-2017.html Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Religious Studies (4RS1)– Sample Assessment Materials Issue 4 – February 2025 © Pearson Education Limited 2025 iii iv Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Religious Studies (4RS1)– Sample Assessment Materials Issue 4 – February 2025 © Pearson Education Limited 2025 Contents Introduction 1 General marking guidance 3 Paper 1 assessment: Beliefs and values Question paper 5 Mark scheme 43 Paper 2 assessment: The religious community, Option 1A – Buddhism Question paper 71 Mark scheme 79 Paper 2 assessment: The religious community, Option 1B – Christianity Question paper 89 Mark scheme 97 Paper 2 assessment: The religious community, Option 1C – Hinduism Question paper 105 Mark scheme 113 Paper 2 assessment: The religious community, Option 1D – Islam Question paper 121 Mark scheme 129 Paper 2 assessment: The religious community, Option 1E – Judaism Question paper 137 Mark scheme 145 Paper 2 assessment: The religious community, Option 1F – Sikhism Question pape

FAQs

What is the purpose of these sample assessment materials for 4RS1?

They are developed to support the Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Religious Studies (4RS1) and are used as the benchmark to develop the assessments students will take.

What changes are highlighted in Issue 4 compared with the previous issue?

The document summarizes amendments to question rubrics and indicative content and updates to level descriptors in corresponding mark schemes, plus Paper 2 being separated into six papers for each offered religion.

How is Paper 2 structured for different religions in the sample assessment materials?

Paper 2 is split into six papers, one for each of the six religions offered, including Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and Sikhism, each with its own question paper and mark scheme.

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