Studies of Religion I & II – Performance Band descriptions

The typical examination performance in this band:

Band 6

demonstrates comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the influence of religion and its expression in Australian society, including Aboriginal beliefs and spiritualities
demonstrates comprehensive knowledge and understanding of religious traditions and their significance for adherents
demonstrates comprehensive understanding of concepts and issues relevant to religion and beliefs
demonstrates comprehensive analysis, synthesis and evaluation of relevant sources and research findings
communicates complex information in oral and written forms, using terminology appropriate to Studies of Religion

demonstrates thorough knowledge and understanding of the influence of religion and its expression in Australian society, including Aboriginal beliefs and spiritualities
demonstrates thorough knowledge and understanding of religious traditions and their significance for adherents
demonstrates thorough understanding of concepts and issues relevant to religion and beliefs
demonstrates thorough analysis and evaluation of relevant sources and research findings
communicates information clearly in oral and written forms, using terminology appropriate to Studies of Religion

demonstrates sound knowledge and understanding of the influence of religion and its expression in Australian society, including Aboriginal beliefs and spiritualities
demonstrates sound knowledge and understanding of religious traditions and their significance for adherents
demonstrates sound understanding of concepts and issues relevant to religion and beliefs
demonstrates sound evaluation of relevant sources and research findings
communicates information in oral and written forms, using some terminology appropriate to Studies of Religion

demonstrates basic knowledge of the influence of religion and its expression in Australian society, including Aboriginal beliefs and spiritualities
demonstrates basic knowledge of religious traditions and their significance for adherents
demonstrates basic understanding of issues relevant to religion and beliefs
demonstrates basic use of sources and research findings
communicates information, using limited terminology appropriate to Studies of Religion

demonstrates limited knowledge of religion in Australian society, including some Aboriginal beliefs and spiritualities
demonstrates limited knowledge of religious traditions
demonstrates limited understanding of issues relevant to religion and beliefs
communicates limited information using some relevant terminology