HSC Studies of Religion Question Thread

[Essej]

Thank you. Mildly freaking out but I just found that site too, and it's fantastic! Our teacher did not tell us how to study for this AT ALL 

Can definitely relate! That doesn't mean you can't do well though 

Like Sarah said, the scope is really small and, realistically, the question (especially since its a trial paper) will be taken from the learn to section.

Keep in mind hat this unit is solely essay based - meaning you don't need to overload yourself with copious amounts of content and examples, just a few for each (teachings, inner and world peace)! What i'm getting at is don't stress! Just know the essential aspects of each component with 3 solid arguments for each - study smart not hard 

Just pray they don't ask for 1 religious tradition, that would be very unfortunate...

Best of luck 

[Lauradf36]

Can definitely relate! That doesn't mean you can't do well though 

Like Sarah said, the scope is really small and, realistically, the question (especially since its a trial paper) will be taken from the learn to section.

Keep in mind hat this unit is solely essay based - meaning you don't need to overload yourself with copious amounts of content and examples, just a few for each (teachings, inner and world peace)! What i'm getting at is don't stress! Just know the essential aspects of each component with 3 solid arguments for each - study smart not hard 

Just pray they don't ask for 1 religious tradition, that would be very unfortunate...

Best of luck 

It's the CSSA trial paper too, so I'm worried it's going to be something really mean, like world peace in one religious tradition!  Just gotta keep swimming like nemo I guess.

[Essej]

It's the CSSA trial paper too, so I'm worried it's going to be something really mean, like world peace in one religious tradition!  Just gotta keep swimming like nemo I guess.

Just make sure you know enough about each tradition to sustain a response on one - 4-6 pages works!

Example with link to question (whether that be rephrasing a stimulus or whatnot)
Explanation (e.g. model life on Jesus)
Scripture it is derived from
Impact on adherent (how can they achieve inner peace by following this
Link to question!
-Rinse and repeat for 2-3 more paragraphs

They can definitely ask you on one, though that would be really mean :/ . It's a tough section no doubt, but you'll smash it shark bait hoo ha ha 

[ssarahj]

They can definitely ask you on one, though that would be really mean :/ . It's a tough section no doubt, but you'll smash it shark bait hoo ha ha 

I agreed with Essej, be prepared for a question on just one religion (take 2014 HSC for example). Good luck!!

[Lauradf36]

Thanks guys! These are some great tips. Hopefully I will be able to cram enough quotes in my memory to make it through tomorrow 

[jamonwindeyer]

Thanks guys! These are some great tips. Hopefully I will be able to cram enough quotes in my memory to make it through tomorrow 

Good luck tomorrow! you should get some rest!! 

[Lauradf36]

Well I made it through! I found I knew more than I had expected and my animal exam instincts kicked in! Although I couldn't remember some of my quotes, I definitely had enough points for an essay, so hopefully all this cramming payed off 

[jamonwindeyer]

Well I made it through! I found I knew more than I had expected and my animal exam instincts kicked in! Although I couldn't remember some of my quotes, I definitely had enough points for an essay, so hopefully all this cramming payed off 

Awesome sauce! Well done, absolutely smashed it

[ssarahj]

Well I made it through! I found I knew more than I had expected and my animal exam instincts kicked in! Although I couldn't remember some of my quotes, I definitely had enough points for an essay, so hopefully all this cramming payed off 

woo go you! so good to hear 

[Lauradf36]

Any tips if you suck at multiple choice?

[Essej]

Any tips if you suck at multiple choice?

Know your syllabus! SOR multiple choice isn't designed to trick you (except that one question in SOR2 CSSA this year about Christian adherence  ) so knowing what each dot point entails will net you easy marks!

I found the best way to study for multiple choice (which is religion post 1945 + religion and non-religion (SOR2)) was to write out palm cards for each major dot point with the title on one side and information to trigger memory on the other.

An example: Evolving recognition of Aboriginal Land Rights
- Mabo (1992) - Abolition of legal fiction Terra Nullius
- Native Title Act 1993 - Criteria for claiming land ie continuous connection to the land
- Wik (1995) - Pastoral leaseholders and native title holders could co-exist
- 1998 Amendment (Ten Point Plan) - Difficult to claim native title, harder to regain kinship and pass on Dreaming

Hope this helps 

[ssarahj]

Any tips if you suck at multiple choice?

I definitely agree with Essej! Knowing the content is the first step to smashing out the multiple choice. Here's some extra things to consider for multiple choice:
- Read the question. Every word. Twice. Seriously. SOR is notorious for having tricky wording with questions just to try and trip people up. Since there's only a limited amount of content they can ask about (and most people know their stuff by the HSC), its usually picking up on the wording of the question that can be the difference between you and the person sitting next to you.

- Eliminate stupid/definitely incorrect/irrelevant answers straight away (some people actually like to put a cross next to them in the question booklet) so that you narrow the question down to usually 2 possible answers which you can then sort through. This saves time if you weren't sure of a question first up and end up going back to it later.

[Lauradf36]

Thanks guys. I have always struggled with multiple choice for some reason! The ones I find hardest are the ones with statistics. No matter how much content you study, there could be some random census statistic they want you to know that you don't :/

[ssarahj]

Thanks guys. I have always struggled with multiple choice for some reason! The ones I find hardest are the ones with statistics. No matter how much content you study, there could be some random census statistic they want you to know that you don't :/

Definitely! However if you know basic statistics (e.g. percentage for each religious tradition + Catholic + Anglican) as well as the general pattern, a lot of times you can use the process of elimination and some common sense to figure it out. Obviously this mostly comes down to getting your hands on as many questions as you can between now and the HSC, they start to get into a pattern after a while 

[elysepopplewell]

Thanks guys. I have always struggled with multiple choice for some reason! The ones I find hardest are the ones with statistics. No matter how much content you study, there could be some random census statistic they want you to know that you don't :/

I really think that doing past papers is the best! They regurgitate questions soooo much in SOR. So, get your hands on as many past Catholic Trial or Independent papers as possible! The SOR coordinator at your school (or HSIE coordinator) might have heaps stacked away. They really use very similar questions often, so absolutely use that as your first point of call!

With the census data, consider putting it in a graph? If you're a visual learner, that might be best