Performance band descriptions for Studies of Religion I

Band 6

The typical examination performance in this band:

• demonstrates comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the influence of religion and its expression in Australian society, including Aboriginal beliefs and spiritualities
• demonstrates comprehensive knowledge and understanding of religious traditions and their significance for adherents
• demonstrates comprehensive understanding of concepts and issues relevant to religion and beliefs
• demonstrates comprehensive analysis, synthesis and evaluation of relevant sources and research findings
• communicates complex information in oral and written forms, using terminology appropriate to Studies of Religion.

Band 5

The typical examination performance in this band:

• demonstrates thorough knowledge and understanding of the influence of religion and its expression in Australian society, including Aboriginal beliefs and spiritualities
• demonstrates thorough knowledge and understanding of religious traditions and their significance for adherents
• demonstrates thorough understanding of concepts and issues relevant to religion and beliefs
• demonstrates thorough analysis and evaluation of relevant sources and research findings
• communicates information clearly in oral and written forms, using terminology appropriate to Studies of Religion.

Band 4

The typical examination performance in this band:

• demonstrates sound knowledge and understanding of the influence of religion and its expression in Australian society, including Aboriginal beliefs and spiritualities
• demonstrates sound knowledge and understanding of religious traditions and their significance for adherents
• demonstrates sound understanding of concepts and issues relevant to religion and beliefs
• demonstrates sound evaluation of relevant sources and research findings
• communicates information in oral and written forms, using some terminology appropriate to Studies of Religion.

Band 3

The typical examination performance in this band:

• demonstrates basic knowledge of the influence of religion and its expression in Australian society, including Aboriginal beliefs and spiritualities
• demonstrates basic knowledge of religious traditions and their significance for adherents
• demonstrates basic understanding of issues relevant to religion and beliefs
• demonstrates basic use of sources and research findings
• communicates information, using limited terminology appropriate to Studies of Religion.

Band 2

The typical examination performance in this band:

• demonstrates limited knowledge of religion in Australian society, including some Aboriginal beliefs and spiritualities
• demonstrates limited knowledge of religious traditions
• demonstrates limited understanding of issues relevant to religion and beliefs
• communicates limited information using some relevant terminology.

Band 1

Performance reported as Band 1 indicates that the minimum standard expected was not demonstrated.