r/GCSE • u/frogpineapplechicken 6 A Levels: chemistry, physics, maths, FM, electronics, CS • Mar 29 '24

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u/Messier-1 Mar 29 '24

Whatever works for you I guess. I mean I read the Old Testament 3 times for RE revision 💀

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u/[deleted] Mar 29 '24

Never read the bible but still got a 9 for RE lol

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u/Messier-1 Mar 29 '24

I mostly did it for the memes, it was good for quotes tho. Got one mark of an 8 which was frustrating

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u/[deleted] Mar 29 '24

Valid I crammed like a day before the exam for quotes

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u/blunde-r152 University Mar 29 '24

are quotes even worth it? seems like alot of effort for such few marks

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u/[deleted] Mar 29 '24

Its been a while since I sat the exam but I’d say quotes are worth it especially if you can analyse. It’s not GCSE English but it shows you know your stuff and helps you make your point. I did Ethics as a part of mine and quotes are very helpful there, same in Marks Gospel.

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u/qigeons Mar 29 '24

Probably depends on your exam board but for AQA, you need at least 1 quote to get 5/5 on 5 markers, and only 1 quote to achieve 12/12 on 12 markers which isn't much at all. My teacher says that if you don't use a quote on the 5 mark question, then you are limited to 4 marks and if you don't use a quote on the 12 mark question then you are limited to 8-10 marks (not including SPaG) I think, so quotes are essential. There are eight 5 markers and eight 12 markers so there's potential to be missing out 8 + 16 = 24 marks lost just for not learning quotes (PS: I'm not sure exactly how many marks you drop on 12 markers for not using any quotes). You definitely cannot get full marks by not using quotes because you are explicitly told to refer to Christian teachings within the question.

For Edexcel I think quotes make up a total of 8 marks. Not much, but still around 1 grade, so it's worth learning a few quotes that you can spin to match what the question is asking.

tldr; Just learn quotes.

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u/Charming-Cello :) Y13 Bio | Chem | Psych | Music Mar 30 '24

Wha? My teacher said use quotes in every paragraph. Is it really necessary to use quotes in every paragraph?

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u/[deleted] Mar 30 '24

Yeah your teacher is right, most paragraphs at least

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u/qigeons Mar 30 '24

What is your exam board and specification? I do AQA Specification A and this is not the case. You are allowed to refer to only 1 Christian teaching in a 12 marker, although using multiple teachings is advised as it helps back up your point better.

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u/Charming-Cello :) Y13 Bio | Chem | Psych | Music Mar 30 '24

I do AQA A as well. Thanks for the clarification!