


End of Unit Assessment: Introduction to Religious Studies
Duration: 45 mins -1 hour
Structure: Two parts — Knowledge Check & Extended Evaluation
Part 1: Knowledge Check
10 short-answer questions
Each question is worth 1 mark
Designed to assess students’ recall and understanding of key terms, facts, and concepts covered during the unit
Topics include:
The importance of rites of passage
Birth celebrations
Coming of age rites - Confirmation, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Upanayana Ceremony
Marriage celebrations, Funeral and Mourning Rites
Part 2: Evaluation Question
One extended response
12 marks + 3 marks for SPaG (Spelling, Punctuation, and Grammar)
Students are asked to evaluate a statement linked to key themes from the unit
Example prompts:
“Rites of passage are no longer necessary. Do you agree?”
Requires students to show balanced arguments, use evidence from different religions, and reach a justified conclusion
Assessment Focus:
Recall and understanding of core knowledge
Critical thinking and evaluation
Use of religious vocabulary
Communication and writing skills (SPaG)
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