{"id":9140,"date":"2024-12-22T08:00:18","date_gmt":"2024-12-22T08:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/?p=9140"},"modified":"2024-11-24T07:07:57","modified_gmt":"2024-11-24T07:07:57","slug":"how-to-revise-for-rs-gcse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/how-to-revise-for-rs-gcse\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Revise for RS GCSE: Your Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/how-to-revise-for-rs-gcse\/#Create_a_Flexible_Time-Managed_Revision_Plan\" title=\"Create a Flexible, Time-Managed Revision Plan\">Create a Flexible, Time-Managed Revision Plan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/how-to-revise-for-rs-gcse\/#Focus_on_Core_Themes\" title=\"Focus on Core Themes\">Focus on Core Themes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/how-to-revise-for-rs-gcse\/#How_to_Revise_GCSE_RS_Essay_Questions\" title=\"How to Revise GCSE RS Essay Questions?\">How to Revise GCSE RS Essay Questions?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/how-to-revise-for-rs-gcse\/#Use_Exam-Specific_Resources\" title=\"Use Exam-Specific Resources\">Use Exam-Specific Resources<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/how-to-revise-for-rs-gcse\/#Use_Interactive_Study_Tools\" title=\"Use Interactive Study Tools\">Use Interactive Study Tools<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/how-to-revise-for-rs-gcse\/#Get_Expert_Guidance\" title=\"Get Expert Guidance\">Get Expert Guidance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/how-to-revise-for-rs-gcse\/#Beware_the_Common_Mistakes_of_Religious_Studies_GCSE_Exams\" title=\"Beware the Common Mistakes of Religious Studies GCSE Exams\">Beware the Common Mistakes of Religious Studies GCSE Exams<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/how-to-revise-for-rs-gcse\/#Your_RS_GCSE_Exam_Structure\" title=\"Your RS GCSE Exam Structure\">Your RS GCSE Exam Structure<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/how-to-revise-for-rs-gcse\/#RS_GCSE_FAQ\" title=\"RS GCSE FAQ\">RS GCSE FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many students find Religious Studies an easy GCSE. However, without planning and insufficient revision, the subject is not that easy on exam day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Revision is not that easy, either. There&#8217;s<\/span><b> too much to cover<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with not that much time. How to revise for RS GCSE? How to get a 9?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must <\/span><b>build solid knowledge and essay writing skills<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to pass RS GCSE with high grades. What resources should you use? Let&#8217;s take a step-by-step look.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Create_a_Flexible_Time-Managed_Revision_Plan\"><\/span><strong>Create a Flexible, Time-Managed Revision Plan<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RS covers several topics, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Religions<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>People<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Morality<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Culture<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Philosophy<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/gcse-revision-timetable-template\/\"><b>revision timetable<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and allocate more time to what you find challenging. Also, make room to revise what you already know.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the best GCSE religious studies revision techniques is to break study sessions into smaller chunks. For example,<\/span><b> study 30-45 minutes with 10 minutes of rest<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> between sessions. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/pomodoro-focus-timer\/id1265128036\"><b>The Pomodoro app<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>When to start GCSE revision?<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The earlier, the better. For RS revision<\/span><b> 6 months<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> before the exam is good.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Focus_on_Core_Themes\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus on Core Themes<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main topics in the RS GCSE exams are about:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Religious traditions and beliefs.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ethical issues.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Philosophical debates about God&#8217;s existence, the problem of evil, etc.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Study the core themes of different religions covered in your exam specification.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ethical issues topics are important for exam success. Students must understand both religious and secular perspectives of the issues, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sexual relationships before marriage.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Homosexual relationships.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Abortion.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Euthanasia.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Animal experimentation.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Read More: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/judaism-gcse-revision\/\"><b>Judaism GCSE Revision.<\/b><\/a><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Revise_GCSE_RS_Essay_Questions\"><\/span><b>How to Revise GCSE RS Essay Questions?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/how-to-get-good-gcse-grades\/\"><b>How to get good grades in GCSE?<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practise essay writing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RS essay questions generally involve ethics and philosophy. Students need to develop balanced arguments using <\/span><b>critical thinking skills.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discussing multiple viewpoints on ethical issues or philosophical debates is a great strategy. You can <\/span><b>quote religious texts <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to support your arguments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The structure matters, too. Write a clear introduction. Explore different arguments in organised paragraphs. Finish with a conclusion that ties everything together.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_Exam-Specific_Resources\"><\/span><b>Use Exam-Specific Resources<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to revise GCSE RE? Use past papers. They are the number one GCSE guides. Also, take time to read the mark schemes. They help you realise what examiners look for.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/bitesize\/examspecs\/zjgx47h\"><b>BBC Bitesize<\/b><\/a><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a comprehensive resource covering all major religious topics and exam techniques.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/senecalearning.com\/en-GB\/blog\/gcse-religious-studies-revision\/\"><b>Seneca Learning<\/b><\/a><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> interactive lessons and quizzes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/MrMcMillanREvis\"><b>Mr McMillan REvis YouTube Channel<\/b><\/a><b>: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">simplified video lessons.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/revisionworld.com\/gcse-revision\/rs-religious-studies\"><b>Revision World<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: past papers and mark schemes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reonline.org.uk\/\"><b>RE Online<\/b><\/a><b>: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">exam-specific guides and resources.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quizlet.com\/gb\/content\/gcse-religious-studies\"><b>Quizlet<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: pre-made flashcards to review key terms and concepts.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_Interactive_Study_Tools\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use Interactive Study Tools<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flashcards and mind maps make studying more fun. Online resources such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ankiweb.net\/shared\/info\/764938521\"><b>Anki <\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><b>Quizlet <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">help you create personalised flashcards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to revise RE GCSE? Use mind maps to link themes and flashcards to learn key terms, for example:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9141 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/flashcard-compressed.jpg\" alt=\"how to revise for RS GCSE flashcard \" width=\"2000\" height=\"1414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/flashcard-compressed.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/flashcard-compressed-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/flashcard-compressed-1024x724.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/flashcard-compressed-768x543.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/flashcard-compressed-1536x1086.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/flashcard-compressed-150x106.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/flashcard-compressed-450x318.jpg 450w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/flashcard-compressed-1200x848.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_Expert_Guidance\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get Expert Guidance<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To revise effectively, you need a <\/span><b>structured study plan covering everything required.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> GCSE RE exams aren&#8217;t just about memorising concepts; you need<\/span><b> superb critical thinking skills<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. That\u2019s where<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/en\/tutor-list\/online\/secondary\/gcse\"><b>GCSE tutors<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> come to help.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ostado expert tutors help you learn exam techniques based on your exam board.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With our <\/span><b>personalised lessons and real-time feedback,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you will gain more subject confidence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For your comfort of mind, we offer<\/span><b> free trial sessions.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This way, you will find the perfect tutor to help you succeed quickly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9142 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Blue-and-Grey-Illustrative-Creative-Mind-Map-2-compressed.jpg\" alt=\"how to revise for GCSE religious studies mind map \" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Blue-and-Grey-Illustrative-Creative-Mind-Map-2-compressed.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Blue-and-Grey-Illustrative-Creative-Mind-Map-2-compressed-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Blue-and-Grey-Illustrative-Creative-Mind-Map-2-compressed-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Blue-and-Grey-Illustrative-Creative-Mind-Map-2-compressed-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Blue-and-Grey-Illustrative-Creative-Mind-Map-2-compressed-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Blue-and-Grey-Illustrative-Creative-Mind-Map-2-compressed-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Blue-and-Grey-Illustrative-Creative-Mind-Map-2-compressed-450x253.jpg 450w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Blue-and-Grey-Illustrative-Creative-Mind-Map-2-compressed-1200x675.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beware_the_Common_Mistakes_of_Religious_Studies_GCSE_Exams\"><\/span><strong>Beware the Common Mistakes of Religious Studies GCSE Exams<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since RS is not among the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/gcse-compulsory-subjects\/#hfaq-post-8214\"><b>compulsory subjects for GCSE<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, careless mistakes are common.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GCSE religious studies students often make these mistakes on exam day and revising time:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #4b61c2;\">\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><b>RS GCSE Common Mistakes\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #ffbd14;\">\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; text-align: center;\"><b>Mistakes\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; text-align: center;\"><b>How to Avoid\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; text-align: center; background-color: #d6e4fd;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Misunderstanding key concepts\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Double check.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; text-align: center; background-color: #d6e4fd;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Superficial responses\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide evidence-based details.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; text-align: center; background-color: #d6e4fd;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Running out of time.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practice past papers under timed conditions.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; text-align: center; background-color: #d6e4fd;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack of structure in essays<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid rambling or jumping between ideas.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; text-align: center; background-color: #d6e4fd;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ignoring the evaluation component<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider multiple perspectives.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_RS_GCSE_Exam_Structure\"><\/span><strong>Your RS GCSE Exam Structure<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on the exam board,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/edexcel-vs-aqa-vs-ocr\/\"><b> Edexcel vs AQA vs OCR<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, RS GCSE includes two exam papers:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Paper 1, Study of Religions:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> core beliefs about God, prophets, the afterlife, and scriptures. <\/span><b>50%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the RS GCSE.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Paper 2, Thematic Studies: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ethics and philosophy. <\/span><b>50% <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of the RS GCSE.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>The assessment objectives are:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>AO1<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> recalling and explaining religious teachings and ethical concepts. <\/span><b>50%<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>AO2<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> evaluating different views and forming your own judgments backed by religious and ethical reasoning. <\/span><b>50%<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><section id='' class='helpie-faq accordions faq-toggle open-first groupSettings-254__enabled ' data-collection='' data-pagination='0' data-search='0' data-pagination-enabled='0'><h3 class=\"collection-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RS_GCSE_FAQ\"><\/span>RS GCSE FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><article class=\"accordion \"><div class='helpie-faq-row'><div class='helpie-faq-col helpie-faq-col-12' ><ul><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" data-id=\"post-9145\" data-item=\"hfaq-post-9145\" style=\"background:transparent;\" data-tags=\"\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">What happens if you fail RS GCSE?<\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion__body\" style=\"background:transparent;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You have the option of retaking the exam. Always check with the school on their retail policies. Also, check if you need RS GCSE for your further education. If the RS GCSE is not a requirement, you don't need to retake it.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" data-id=\"post-9146\" data-item=\"hfaq-post-9146\" style=\"background:transparent;\" data-tags=\"\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">Where to revise RS?<\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion__body\" style=\"background:transparent;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">BBC bite-size and Revision World are among the best online resources.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" data-id=\"post-9147\" data-item=\"hfaq-post-9147\" style=\"background:transparent;\" data-tags=\"\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">How to get a 9 in Religious Studies?<\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion__body\" style=\"background:transparent;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Learn religious beliefs, ethical issues, and philosophical arguments thoughtfully. Practise past papers under timed conditions. Dedicate time and energy to learning essay writing for RS.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" data-id=\"post-9148\" data-item=\"hfaq-post-9148\" style=\"background:transparent;\" data-tags=\"\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">Is RS GCSE easy?<\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion__body\" style=\"background:transparent;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Many students consider the GCSE easy. However, it depends on your interests. You need a deep understanding of somewhat complex topics, achievable through effective studying.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many students find Religious Studies an easy GCSE. However, without planning and insufficient revision, the subject is not that easy on exam day.\u00a0 Revision is not that easy, either. There&#8217;s too much to cover with not that much time. How to revise for RS GCSE? How to get a 9? 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