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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.  \nReferences 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.)  \nAll information in this document is correct at time of publication.  \nISBN: 978 1 4469 3435 7  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright  \n© Pearson Education Limited 2025  \nSummary of Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Religious Studies (4RS1) sample assessment materials Issue 4 changes  \n\n| Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue | Page numbers |\n| --- | --- |\n| 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 |\n| 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 |\n| 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 |\n| In Paper 1, levels descriptors in the mark schemes for part question (c) and\u003Cbr>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 |\n\nEarlier issues show previous changes.  \nIf 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).  \nAre you using the most up-to-date version of the specification/sample assessment materials? 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