Pearson Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A Past Papers & Mark Schemes
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14 filesGCSE Religious Studies A – Examiner report – Paper 3A – November 2020
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GCSE Religious Studies A – Examiner report – Paper 3B – November 2020
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GCSE Religious Studies A – Examiner report – Paper 1C – November 2020
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GCSE Religious Studies A – Examiner report – Short Course Paper 4 – November 2020
GCSE Religious Studies A – Examiner report – Paper 1A – November 2020
GCSE Religious Studies A – Examiner report – Paper 4B – November 2020
GCSE Religious Studies A – Examiner report – Short Course Paper 1 – November 2020
GCSE Religious Studies A – Examiner report – Paper 3C – November 2020
GCSE Religious Studies A – Examiner report – Paper 2G – November 2020
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GCSE Religious Studies A – Examiner report – Paper 2B – November 2020
Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A (1RA0): Religion in Depth Alongside Ethical and Philosophical Themes
Exam Paper Structure
Area of Study 1 — Religion and Ethics
Area of Study 2 — Religion, Peace and Conflict
Area of Study 3 — Religion, Philosophy and Social Justice
Thematic Studies
Key Information
| Exam Board | Pearson Edexcel |
| Specification Code | 1RA0 |
| Qualification | GCSE |
| Grading Scale | 9-1 |
| Assessment Type | 4 papers (religion in depth × 2, thematic studies × 2) |
| Tiers | Single tier |
| Paper Options | Papers 1A/1B/1C, Papers 2A-2G, Papers 3A-3C, Papers 4A/4B |
| Exam Duration | 1 hr 45 min per paper |
| Short Course | Available (Papers 1-4 Short Course) |
| Total Resources | 253 |
Key Topics in Religious Studies A
Topics you need to know
Exam Command Words
| Command word | What the examiner expects |
|---|---|
| Give | State a fact, belief or reason without further development |
| Describe | Give the main features of a belief, practice or teaching |
| Explain | Give reasons or develop a point, using religious knowledge and examples |
| Evaluate | Weigh up different views on a statement, reaching a justified conclusion |
| Discuss | Consider different perspectives on a religious or ethical issue with supported argument |
| Justify | Give reasons to support a viewpoint or conclusion |
Typical Grade Boundaries
| Grade | Approximate mark needed |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 72–84% |
| Grade 8 | 62–71% |
| Grade 7 | 52–61% |
| Grade 6 | 43–51% |
| Grade 5 | 35–42% |
| Grade 4 | 27–34% |
| Grade 3 | 19–26% |
| Grade 2 | 11–18% |
| Grade 1 | ~4–10% |
⚠️ Typical boundaries across four papers (251 total marks). Actual boundaries vary by series — check Pearson's website.
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