HSC Studies of Religion Question Thread

[goodsj]

Heyya for quotations of the Qur'an and other sacred texts, do we have to remember the place we got it?  eg [Q6:165] 

[rodero]

URGENT:
Are we required to know the new census data for tomorrow?

Hey, my teacher was ringing up a bunch of senior markers, other teachers etc. They all seemed to agree that since the paper was already produced before the 2016 census emerged, then the paper wouldn't require us to use the 2016 data. However, it is still acceptable if you choose to use the more recent data in your 5 marker

[rodero]

Heyya for quotations of the Qur'an and other sacred texts, do we have to remember the place we got it?  eg [Q6:165] 

Referencing the passage isn't necessary. Marker's care more about how you apply the teachings to the sacred text, more than they care about if you remember the passage by heart. At most, reference which sacred text the quotation came from. E.g. "The Qu'ran states that..." OR "quote" (Qu'ran)

[Dante1091]

Hey guys,

If there was a multiple choice in relation to Census Data. What would occur if it was right according to 2016 data, but wrong according to 2011?
Since I basically only know my stuff for 2016

[angelahchan]

Heyya for quotations of the Qur'an and other sacred texts, do we have to remember the place we got it?  eg [Q6:165] 

I have a different opinion from rodero's- if you are able to memorise where you got the quote from, try your best to do so just so there's no chance the marker thinks you're making it up (especially if your quote is obscure, but vice versa if your quote is used a lot e.g. love commandment for Christianity markers may also expect you to know it). If you can't, then memorising the content of the quote is much more important than memorising the number

[goodsj]

I have a different opinion from rodero's- if you are able to memorise where you got the quote from, try your best to do so just so there's no chance the marker thinks you're making it up (especially if your quote is obscure, but vice versa if your quote is used a lot e.g. love commandment for Christianity markers may also expect you to know it). If you can't, then memorising the content of the quote is much more important than memorising the number

Referencing the passage isn't necessary. Marker's care more about how you apply the teachings to the sacred text, more than they care about if you remember the passage by heart. At most, reference which sacred text the quotation came from. E.g. "The Qu'ran states that..." OR "quote" (Qu'ran)

Thankyou so much! I will try to remember the quotes first then see if I can remember the reference

[angelahchan]

Hey guys,

If there was a multiple choice in relation to Census Data. What would occur if it was right according to 2016 data, but wrong according to 2011?
Since I basically only know my stuff for 2016

I think (hopefully) they would specify the year, e.g. according to the most recent 2016 data ___

[dancing phalanges]

I think (hopefully) they would specify the year, e.g. according to the most recent 2016 data ___

They really ought to because otherwise, for instance, if they asked hypothetically: According to census data, does Catholicism have a higher rate of adherents than No Religion. In 2011 Yes they do. In 2016 No they don't. So I really hope they make it specific haha! Or else pick easier questions

[winstondarmawan]

What does everyone think essay is going to be on?
People are saying that it's likely significant person...
Also, if they assess a particular section of the depth study for the essay, are they allowed to assess it in the short answers?

[dancing phalanges]

What does everyone think essay is going to be on?
People are saying that it's likely significant person...
Also, if they assess a particular section of the depth study for the essay, are they allowed to assess it in the short answers?

My personal predictions are:
5 marker - Account for the current religious landscape post 1945
Short Answer (in ascending order of marks):
Outline ethical teachings.
Explain the impact of TWO ethical teachings on lives of adherents.
Evaluate impact of marriage on individual/community.
Essay - In our trial, our question was on an integrated belief system, never done before. Essentially this is on how the religion answers the enduring questions of life. So I think there will be a quote about how religion answers the enduring question of life/meaning of life and then a question like: Assess to what extent Christianity, as a living religious tradition, guides adherents towards understanding the enduring questions of life.

Don't stress too much, those are just my thoughts!
I'm going to bed now, good luck for tomorrow everyone!

[winstondarmawan]

My personal predictions are:
5 marker - Account for the current religious landscape post 1945
Short Answer (in ascending order of marks):
Outline ethical teachings.
Explain the impact of TWO ethical teachings on lives of adherents.
Evaluate impact of marriage on individual/community.
Essay - In our trial, our question was on an integrated belief system, never done before. Essentially this is on how the religion answers the enduring questions of life. So I think there will be a quote about how religion answers the enduring question of life/meaning of life and then a question like: Assess to what extent Christianity, as a living religious tradition, guides adherents towards understanding the enduring questions of life.

Don't stress too much, those are just my thoughts!
I'm going to bed now, good luck for tomorrow everyone!

I did the CSSA too, do you think it has been a good prediction of the HSC in the past?

[16Elias]

Im actually so happy about that test, 5 marker was really good.

[Lachlan Morley]

Hi all,

does anyone know what raw mark you would need in SOR2 to get a band 6

[jamonwindeyer]

Hi all,

does anyone know what raw mark you would need in SOR2 to get a band 6

There are a few raw marks in the database, not a whole lot to go off but it looks like it would need to be in the 80%'s though!

[alessio_speranza]

Hey do you have any idea why the speech by Paul Keating in 1992 was controversial?

Thanks