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    The document outlines the aims, assessment objectives, and structure of an Islamic studies syllabus. It provides details on the two exam papers, including their format, duration, required questions and total marks. Paper 1 focuses on topics from the Quran and early Islamic history. Paper 2 covers Hadiths, the Rightly Guided Caliphs, and core Islamic beliefs. Candidates are assessed on their knowledge of facts and ability to demonstrate understanding of significance.

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    The document outlines the aims, assessment objectives, and structure of an Islamic studies syllabus. It provides details on the two exam papers, including their format, duration, required questions and total marks. Paper 1 focuses on topics from the Quran and early Islamic history. Paper 2 covers Hadiths, the Rightly Guided Caliphs, and core Islamic beliefs. Candidates are assessed on their knowledge of facts and ability to demonstrate understanding of significance.

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    The document outlines the aims, assessment objectives, and structure of an Islamic studies syllabus. It provides details on the two exam papers, including their format, duration, required questions and total marks. Paper 1 focuses on topics from the Quran and early Islamic history. Paper 2 covers Hadiths, the Rightly Guided Caliphs, and core Islamic beliefs. Candidates are assessed on their knowledge of facts and ability to demonstrate understanding of significance.

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    Syllabus aims and assessment objectives

    Syllabus aims
    The aims of the syllabus are to enable candidates to:
    • acquire a knowledge of the major sources of Islam, its main
    beliefs and its early history
    • develop an enquiring approach to the study of Islam
    • identify and explore the religious, historical and moral questions
    raised in the material they study.
    Assessment objectives
    Candidates should be able to demonstrate that they have closely
    studied the topics set. They should be able to:
    AO1: Recall, select and present relevant facts from the main
    elements of the faith and history of Islam
    AO2: Demonstrate understanding of their significance in the
    teachings of Islam and in the lives of Muslims.
    Syllabus overview
    All candidates take two written papers and answer in English. Both
    papers must be taken for the candidate to be awarded a grade.
    Candidates are eligible for grades A* to G
    Paper 1 1 ½ hours
    Paper 1 contains five questions of which candidates must answer Question 1, Question 2
    and two others.
    1. Major themes of the Qur’an: Three passages will be set from the list in Appendix 1, of
    which candidates may choose any two. [8 marks]
    2. The history and importance of the Qur’an: This question is usually set in more than one
    part, and requires an essay length answer. [14 marks]
    3. The life and importance of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh): One or two questions are set,
    usually in more than one part, requiring essay length answers. [14 marks]
    4. The first Islamic community: One or two questions are set, usually in more than one part,
    requiring essay length answers. [14 marks]
    Total mark = 50.
    Paper 2 1 ½ hours
    Paper 2 contains five questions of which candidates must answer Question 1, Question 2
    and two others.
    1. Major teachings in the Hadiths of the Prophet: Four passages are set from the list in
    Appendix 2, of which candidates may choose any two. [8 marks ]
    2. The history and importance of the Hadiths: This question is usually set in more than one
    part, and requires an essay length answer. [14 marks]
    3. The period of rule of the Rightly Guided Caliphs and their importance as leaders: One or
    two questions are set, usually in more than one part, requiring essay length answers. [14
    marks]
    4. The Articles of Faith and the Pillars of Islam: One or two questions are set, usually in
    more than one part, requiring essay length answers. [14 marks]
    Total mark = 50.
    Levels of response
    AO1: Knowledge – part (a) questions

    Level Mark Mark Description


    Question 1 Questions 2–5
    • A well-structured, clear and comprehensive
    response
    • Demonstrates extensive and accurate knowledge
    4 4 8 – 10 relevant to the question
    • Points are detailed, well-developed and relevant
    • Likely to quote Qur’an verses and Hadiths to
    support points made or other relevant quotations

    • A well-structured and clear response


    • Demonstrates sound accurate knowledge which is
    relevant to the question
    3 3 5–7
    • Points are elaborated upon and generally accurate
    • May quote Qur’an verses and Hadiths to support
    points made or other relevant quotations

    • An attempt to present a structured response to the


    question
    • Response lacks cohesion or is undeveloped
    • Demonstrates some knowledge of the subject
    2 2 3–4
    covering some of the main points but without
    detail
    • Points made are sometimes relevant and accurate
    but limited
    • Some attempt to answer the question
    • Lacks cohesion and structure
    1 1 1–2 • Demonstrates limited knowledge of the subject
    • Responses made are limited with little connection
    to the question

    0 0 0 No creditable content
    Levels of response
    AO2: Understanding – part (b) questions

    Leve
    Mark Description
    l
    • Responses demonstrate a clear understanding of the question
    2 3–4 • Able to use own opinions to engage with the question and
    present reasoning that demonstrates their understanding
    • Responses demonstrate some understanding of the question
    1 1–2 • There are descriptive and factual references to the question
    with limited discussion of the material
    0 0 No creditable content

    Weighting for assessment objectives

    Assessment objectives Weighting

    AO1 Recall, select and present 68 %

    AO2 Understanding 32 %

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