Higher Religious_Moral and Philosophical Studies

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parentforumscot For course information, specimen question papers and past paper guidance visit: Higher RMPS: www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/47911.html Curriculum for Excellence Key Terms and Features Factfile Education Scotland: https://education.gov.scot/nationalqualifications Further Information for Parents and Learners Information on assessment, skills, progression, revision resources and summaries of National Qualifications www.parentforumscotland.org HIGHERS IN A NUTSHELL The National Parent Forum of Scotland Higher Summary Content The course has three areas of study: • World religion • Morality and belief • Religious and philosophical questions Skills Learners will be able to: • critically analyse, reflect on and express reasoned views about religious, moral and philosophical questions and their impact • investigate religious, moral and philosophical questions and responses • express detailed, reasoned and well-structured views • gain in-depth factual and abstract knowledge and understanding of beliefs, practices and sources related to world religions • gain in-depth factual and theoretical knowledge and understanding of religious, moral and philosophical questions and responses to them Opportunities for Learners Learners will be able to: • investigate and express detailed, reasoned and well-structured views about religious, moral and philosophical topics or issues • interpret and explain sources related to world religions • enquire into and evaluate contemporary moral questions and responses • critically analyse religious and philosophical questions and responses Assessment • The course will be assessed through two question papers (exams) and an assignment, which will be marked by SQA and graded A to D. • Question paper 1 makes up 55% of the total assessment mark, paper 2 makes up 18% and the assignment 27%. • For the assignment, learners choose a question based on an issue of religious, moral or philosophical significance on which there are a range of viewpoints. They research the issue and gather sources relevant to their question, then produce an extended piece of writing in response to their question. Question Paper 1World religion and morality and belief Section 1: World religion Two questions (30 marks) Section 2: Morality and belief Two questions (30 marks) 2 hours 15 minutes 60 marks Question Paper 2Religious and philosophical questions One question. 45 minutes / 20 marks Specimen Paper www.sqa.org.uk/pastpapers/findpastpaper.htm Assignment Two stages: research and write-up. It is recommended that the research stage takes approximately 8 hours. The write-up must be completed in one sitting of 1 hour 30 minutes. 8 hours + 1 hour 30 minutes 30 marks Progression Higher courses can stand alone or follow on from National 5 qualifications and may lead to Advanced Highers, the Scottish Baccalaureate and a range of qualifications within Further and Higher Education. HIGHER RMPS RELIGIOUS, MORAL AND PHILOSOPHICAL STUDIES OCT 2018