Mark Scheme (Results) Summer 2022 Pearson Edexcel GCSE In Religious Studies B Short Course (3RB0) Paper 2: Area of Study 2 – Religion, Peace and Conflict Option 2C: Islam Edexcel and BTEC Qualifications

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Mark Scheme (Results) Summer 2022 Pearson Edexcel GCSE In Religious Studies B Short Course (3RB0) Paper 2: Area of Study 2 – Religion, Peace and Conflict Option 2C: Islam Edexcel and BTEC Qu... alifications Edexcel and BTEC qualifications are awarded by Pearson, the UK’s largest awarding body. We provide a wide range of qualifications including academic, vocational, occupational and specific programmes for employers. For further information visit our qualifications websites at www.edexcel.com or www.btec.co.uk. Alternatively, you can get in touch with us using the details on our contact us page at www.edexcel.com/contactus. Pearson: helping people progress, everywhere Pearson aspires to be the world’s leading learning company. Our aim is to help everyone progress in their lives through education. We believe in every kind of learning, for all kinds of people, wherever they are in the world. We’ve been involved in education for over 150 years, and by working across 70 countries, in 100 languages, we have built an international reputation for our commitment to high standards and raising achievement through innovation in education. Find out more about how we can help you and your students at: www.pearson.com/uk Summer 2022 Question Paper Log Number P71271A Publications Code 3RB0_2C_2206_MS All the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Ltd 2022 General Marking Guidance • All candidates must receive the same treatment. Examiners must mark the first candidate in exactly the same way as they mark the last. • Mark schemes should be applied positively. Candidates must be rewarded for what they have shown they can do rather than penalised for omissions. • Examiners should mark according to the mark scheme not according to their perception of where the grade boundaries may lie. • There is no ceiling on achievement. All marks on the mark scheme should be used appropriately. • All the marks on the mark scheme are designed to be awarded. Examiners should always award full marks if deserved, i.e. if the answer matches the mark scheme. Examiners should also be prepared to award zero marks if the candidate’s response is not worthy of credit according to the mark scheme. • Where some judgement is required, mark schemes will provide the principles by which marks will be awarded and exemplification may be limited. • When examiners are in doubt regarding the application of the mark scheme to a candidate’s response, the team leader must be consulted. • Crossed out work should be marked UNLESS the candidate has replaced it with an alternative response. Question number Answer Reject Mark 1(a) AO1 3 marks Award one mark for each point identified up to a maximum of three. • Belief in al-Qadr makes Muslims responsible for their actions (1) • It makes them patient in difficult situations (1) • It gives them hope of eternal reward (1) • It makes them courageous for Allah (1) • It makes them respect Allah’s will (1). Accept any other valid response. • Lists (maximum of one mark) (3) Question number Answer Reject Mark 1(b) AO1 4 marks Award one mark for providing a reason. Award a second mark for development of the reason. Up to a maximum of four marks. • The omnipotence of Allah is important because he has no partners or equal (1). Allah is absolute, the one and only (1) • Muslims believe Allah has ultimate control of everything (1). This includes every event that happens to an individual or in the wider world (1) • He does not need anyone to fulfil his will (1). Humans can therefore choose to follow Allah or choose to disbelieve (1). Accept any other valid response. • Repeated reason/developme nt • Development that does not relate both to the reason given and to the question. (4) Question number Answer Reject Mark 1(c) AO1 5 marks Award one mark for each lesson. Award further marks for each development of the lesson up to a maximum of four marks. Award one further mark for any relevant source of wisdom or authority. • Muslims may learn that Allah reveals his teaching through the prophets (1). ‘Say [O believers], “We have believed in Allah and what has been revealed to us and what has been revealed to Abraham and Ishmael and Isaac... and what was given to the prophets from their Lord.”’ (Surah 2:136) (1). The words of the prophets reveal the will of Allah (1) • The life of prophet Adam may teach Muslims the importance of obedience and repentance (1). Allah told Adam ‘But do not approach this tree, lest you be among the wrongdoers’ (Surah 2:35) (1). Adam disobeyed and was punished (1) • Muslims may learn the importance of being a good person (1). The Qur’an says of Muhammad ‘And indeed, you are of a great moral character’. (Surah 68:4) (1). This teaches Muslims that they must be honest and trustworthy (1). Accept any other valid response. • Repeated lesson/ development • Development that does not relate both to the lesson given and to the question • Reference to a source of wisdom that does not relate to the lesson given. (5) Question number Indicative content Mark 1(d) AO2 12 marks, SPaG 3 marks Candidates must underpin their analysis and evaluation with knowledge and understanding. Candidates will be required to demonstrate thorough knowledge and understanding as well as accuracy of religion and belief when responding to the question and in meeting AO2 descriptors. AO2 Arguments for the statement: • In order to be a Shi’a Muslim a person must believe the Five Roots of Usul ad-Din, they are what define someone as a Muslim and unite the Shi’a community (Surah 2:177) • The Five Roots emphasise the importance of belief in the oneness of Allah which unites all Muslims. Allah gives everyone the opportunity to know his will. It is the only way to gain paradise by living well on earth following Allah’s rules • If everyone believed in the Five Roots society would benefit. With one set of common beliefs there would be less reason for people to disagree and all could live in harmony. Arguments against the statement: • No-one can be forced to believe in anything, belief has to be based on revelation and reason. The Qur’an acknowledges that some will always doubt and cause discord. Muslims are warned to ‘never be among the doubters’ (Surah 2:147) • Those of other faiths will not readily accept the Five Roots and Allah as the one true god, they have been brought up to follow other gods and changing faith may destroy their families and communities • Believing in the Five Roots may not be enough to unite everyone worldwide. There will still be differences in cultural practice that may result in discord. Accept any other valid response. Candidates who do not consider different viewpoints within the religious tradition or non-religious viewpoints (as instructed in the question) cannot achieve marks beyond Level 2. (15) Level Mark Descriptor 0 No rewardable response. Level 1 1–3 • Information/issues are identified and make superficial connections among a limited range of elements in the question, underpinned by isolated elements of understanding of religion and belief. • Judgements are supported by generic arguments to produce a conclusion that is not fully justified. Level 2 4–6 • Superficial connections are made among many, but not all, of the elements in the question, underpinned by a limited understanding of religion and belief. • Judgements of a limited range of elements in the question are made. Judgements are supported by an attempt to appraise evidence, much of which may be superficial, leading to a conclusion that is not fully justified [Show More]

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