Moving up a level
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What pupils need to do to move up
1 to 2
  • develop more confidence when exploring and talking about different personal experiences, feelings and idea
  • show greater understanding of the reasons why things have importance
  • use a wider range of vocabulary and more detail when describing aspects of religion
  • ask their own questions about religious material
2 to 3
  • recognise and describe different symbols, ideas and experiences
  • extend their range of factual information about the religions studied
  • begin to ask about the significance and meaning of religious beliefs and practices
  • link together different aspects of religious belief and practice to see how they connect together
  • use more technical language accurately when investigating religions
  • show greater independence in asking questions about religious material
3 to 4
  • explain symbols, ideas and experiences in more detail
  • recognise and explain different viewpoints about a range of ideas
  • develop greater accuracy about the factual information in each religion studied
  • develop the skills of interpreting and speculating about religious material
  • form a more coherent understanding of each religion and of religion in general
  • work more independently when investigating religious material
  • develop their own ideas about the ways of investigating religious material
4 to 5
  • offer thoughtful personal responses to a range of aspects of human experience and symbolism
  • compare and contrast different viewpoints and ideas
  • explain the meaning and significance of different beliefs and practices showing an understanding of how they connect together
  • explain ways in which religious commitment affects daily life in more detail
  • develop their own lines of enquiry into religious material
5 to 6
  • use a wide range of examples to illustrate different concepts, ideas and viewpoints
  • use more evidence to support their ideas and arguments
  • use and evaluate a range of sources when investigating religious material
  • make more links between different areas of work within RE
  • show greater maturity and independence in thinking about religious issues
6 to 7
  • evaluate ideas using evidence to support their views
  • use a wide range of information accurately and selectively
  • show and understanding of different interpretations of ideas and practices
  • offer more independent conclusions about religious issues
  • produce sustained and extended written work across a range of areas
7 to 8
  • consistently demonstrate the ability to evaluate ideas, evidence and arguments across a wide range of different areas of study
 
with thanks to Durham Agreed Syllabus for these definitions