Mark+Scheme

Can briefly describe the background and history of the religion. Can provide a limited description of the main beliefs of the religion. Can describe some of the main festivals of the religion and describe the lifestyle of the people that follow the religion. Can describe some of the common values that the religion shares with our own. Can communicate what they have learned about the religion and a basic reflection of their own experiences of the religion.
 * //__Level 4__//**
 * __Background__**
 * __Beliefs__**
 * __Lifestyle and Festivals__**
 * __Common Values__**
 * __Personal Experience__**

Can describe and explain the background and history of the religion. Can provide a reasonably detailed description of the main beliefs of the religion. Can describe and explain some of the main festivals of the religion and describe the lifestyle of the people that follow the religion. Can describe and explain some of the common values that the religion shares with our own. Can give a reasonably well structured explanation of what they have learned about the religion and a reasonable reflection of their own experiences of the religion.
 * //__Level 5__//**
 * __Background__**
 * __Beliefs__**
 * __Lifestyle and Festivals__**
 * __Common Values__**
 * __Personal Experience__**

Can describe and explain the background and history of the religion and selects appropriate information to demonstrate this. Can provide a reasonably detailed description of the main beliefs of the religion and show an understanding of the role of the founder of the religion. Can describe and explain the main festivals of the religion and describe the lifestyle of the people that follow the religion with wider reference to the beliefs of the religion. Can give a detailed description and explanation of some of the common values that the religion shares with our own. Can give a well structured explanation of what they have learned about the religion and reflect upon their own experiences of the religion.
 * //__Level 6__//**
 * __Background__**
 * __Beliefs__**
 * __Lifestyle and Festivals__**
 * __Common Values__**
 * __Personal Experience__**

Can provide a detailed account which describes and explains the background and history of the religion, whilst selecting appropriate information to demonstrate this. An understanding of the impact this had on the beliefs of the religion. Can provide a detailed description of the main beliefs of the religion and show an understanding of the role of the founder of the religion whilst providing information to show this. Can give a detailed description and explanation of the main festivals of the religion and describe the lifestyle of the people that follow the religion. Whilst showing a good understanding of how these reflect the beliefs of the religion. Can give a detailed description and explanation of some of the common values that the religion shares with our own and can show evidence of this. Can give a well structured detailed explanation of both what they have learned about the religion and a reflection upon their own experiences of the religion.
 * //__Level 7__//**
 * __Background__**
 * __Beliefs__**
 * __Lifestyle and Festivals__**
 * __Common Values__**
 * __Personal Experience__**

Can provide a detailed account which describes and explains the background and history of the religion, whilst selecting appropriate information to demonstrate this. An informed understanding of the impact this had on the beliefs of that religion. Can provide a detailed description of the main beliefs of the religion and show an understanding of the role of the founder of the religion whilst providing detailed information to show this. Can give a detailed description and explanation of the main festivals of the religion and describe the lifestyle of the people that follow the religion. Whilst showing an informed understanding of how these reflect the beliefs of the religion. Can give a detailed description and explanation of some of the common values that the religion shares with our own and can provide detailed evidence to show this. Can give an informed and reflective explanation of both what they have learned about the religion and their own experiences of the religion.
 * //__Level 8__//**
 * __Background__**
 * __Beliefs__**
 * __Lifestyle and Festivals__**
 * __Common Values__**
 * __Personal Experience__**