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2 unit Studies of Religion II
2003 Candidature - 2091
Band 6  (2.24%)
Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the influence of religion, its diversity and commonality, expression in Australian society, Aboriginal beliefs and spirituality, and key religious concepts and issues in two religious traditions noting variants. Demonstrates high level analysis, synthesis and evaluation of religious-based information. Displays depth of interpretation and insight into religion and belief systems with an Australian focus. Applies specific terminology. Evaluates and uses a variety of sources, including sacred writings and stories to substantiate an objective and coherent argument. Shows high level understanding of the diversity of expression within religious traditions. Applies religious beliefs and practices to the dayÇto day experience of believers. Clearly communicates complex information coherently.
Band 5  (28.74%)
Demonstrates thorough knowledge and understanding of the influence of religion, its diversity and commonality, expression in Australian society, Aboriginal beliefs and spirituality, and key religious concepts and issues in two religious traditions noting variants. Competently explains, discusses and analyses religious-based information. Demonstrates detailed interpretation and insight into religion and belief systems with an Australian focus. Understands specific terminology. Uses relevant sources and provides detail to support an objective argument. Acknowledges diversity of expression within religious traditions. Establishes links between religious beliefs, practices and the day to day experience of believers. Communicates complex information effectively.
Band 4  (37.63%)
Demonstrates a sound knowledge and some understanding of the influence of religion and its expression in Australian society, its diversity and commonality, Aboriginal beliefs and spirituality, and key religious concepts and issues in two religious traditions. Provides factual religious-based information. Employs an adequate descriptive approach to religion and belief systems with an Australian focus. Generally uses accurate terminology specific to Studies of Religion. Refers to some relevant sources. Displays some understanding of the link between religious beliefs, practices and the day to day experience of believers. Demonstrates effective communication skills.
Band 3  (19.22%)
Demonstrates basic knowledge of the influence of religion and its expression in Australian society, its diversity and commonality, Aboriginal beliefs and spirituality, and key religious concepts and issues in two religious traditions. Provides general religious-based information. Employs a basic descriptive approach to religion and belief systems with an Australian focus. Makes general reference to terminology specific to Studies of Religion. Demonstrates the ability to undertake basic research. Demonstrates basic communication skills.
Band 2  (9.18%)
Demonstrates a limited knowledge of the influence of religion and its expression in Australian society, its diversity and commonality, Aboriginal beliefs and spirituality, and key religious concepts and issues in two religious traditions. Recalls some facts of religious-based information. Provides a limited description of religion and belief systems with an Australian focus. Makes simple reference to terminology specific to Studies of Religion. Demonstrates some ability to research. Shows limited communication skills.
Band 1  (2.82%)
A mark in this band indicates that the student has achieved below the minimum standard expected.
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