2024HSCExtended response

Q13 (b)

8 marks

Question

Religious practices are the sacred threads that weave together adherents’ beliefs and connect them to the divine.
With reference to this statement, explain how ONE of the following practices expresses the beliefs of Christianity: • Baptism • Marriage ceremony • Saturday/Sunday worship.

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Solution

Criteria	Marks
Provides a detailed and accurate explanation of how ONE significant practice expresses the beliefs of Christianity; Integrates the statement effectively throughout the response; Uses clear and relevant evidence to support response; Integrates relevant and accurate terminology	8
Provides an accurate explanation of how ONE significant practice expresses the beliefs of Christianity; Integrates the statement throughout the response; Uses relevant evidence to support response; Integrates relevant terminology	6–7
Provides some explanation of how ONE significant practice expresses the beliefs of Christianity; Refers to the statement in the response; Uses evidence in response; Uses some terminology	4–5
Outlines how ONE significant practice expresses the beliefs of Christianity; May refer to the statement; May use evidence AND/OR terminology	2–3
Makes general statements about practices in Christianity	1

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Syllabus alignment

Religious Tradition Depth Studies

ChristianityInvestigate significant people and ideas, ethical teachings and significant practices in Christianity.

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