This document provides guidance on answering GCSE RE questions. It explains that each question is divided into 5 parts worth a total of 24 marks. Part (a) is worth 1 mark and requires a simple definition. Part (b) is worth 2 marks and requires two statements about a religion. Part (c) is worth 3 marks and requires more detailed statements or an explained statement. Part (d) is worth 6 marks and requires explaining religious teachings differently for different people. Part (e) is worth 12 marks, the most, and requires responding to a quote by explaining, comparing and contrasting religious views, including one's own views.

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How to answer
GCSE RE Questions

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About the questions
 Each GCSE RE questions should take 30mins whether it is a
Philosophy or an Ethics question.
 Each question is divided into 5 parts and is worth 24 marks in
total.
 (a) [1 Mark]
 (b) [2 Marks]
 (c) [3 Marks]
 (d) [6 Marks]
 (e) [12 Marks]
 Make sure you answer ALL parts of the question – but
especially parts (d) and (e).

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Part (a) Questions
These are very simple questions worth one mark only. You will
need to make one statement, perhaps a definition
Example
(a) What is a miracle? [1 mark]

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Part (b) Questions
In these questions you need to make two statements, a mark for
each. You will need to refer to the required religion. Keep it
simple and quick.
Example
(b) State two things which Christians might believe about God.
[2 marks]

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Part (c) Questions
These questions are more detailed and need three statements or
two statements, one of which has been explained in details. You
need to be specific and clear.
Example
(c) What do Christian believe about Jesus.
[3 marks]

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Part (d) Questions
These are very difficult questions. They normally start with the world
‘Explain’. You have to explain religious teachings, beliefs or actions and
have to show that different people will act/believe differently.
DO NOT include your own view. Use the PEE technique.
Example
(d) Explain Christian beliefs about miracles. [6 marks]

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Part (e) Questions
These questions are worth half of the marks, so save plenty of time.
Again use the PEE technique.
You have to respond to a quote. Explain and exemplify your view and at
least two religious views. Compare and contrast. Weigh-up.
You MUST include your views.
This is an essay style question.
Example
(e) ‘There is a lot of evidence to prove there is a God’ [12 marks]