ASSESSMENT NOTIFICATION
PRELIMINARY SOR 2
TASK 2
SEMESTER 1 EXAMINATION
Week 5 2015
Weighting: SOR 1: 25%
Time: 2 hours
Topics:
Australian Aboriginal Beliefs and Spiritualties – Dreaming (Living Religion Pages 1-19)
Judaism (Living Religion Pages 149-170)
Religion in Australia pre 1945
OUTCOMES
P1 describes the characteristics of religion and belief systems
P2 identifies the influence of religion and belief systems on individuals and society
P3 investigates religious traditions and belief systems
P4 examines significant aspects of religious traditions
P5 describes the influence of religious traditions in the life of adherents
P6 selects and uses relevant information about religion from a variety of sources
P7 undertakes effective research about religion, making appropriate use of time and resources
P8 uses appropriate terminology related to religion and belief systems
P9 effectively communicates information, ideas and issues using appropriate written, oral and graphic forms
 Questions in the exam will be taken from the topics covered this year.
 In the topic of Judaism the exam will cover up to and including principle beliefs.
 Ensure you are familiar with all the dot points associated with each of the topics as questions will be
derived from them.
 Prepare by using your, Judaism booklet and the school moodle page.
Question Types
15 multiple choice questions
3 short answer questions
1 sighted, extended response question
1 unsighted extended response question
Total
15 marks
15 marks
20 marks
20 marks
70 marks
The extended response questions will be:
“Judaism is based on the history of the covenants made with the Patriarchs, Moses, the Exodus and
Torah covenants”
Outline the origins of Judaism, including the contribution of Abraham and Moses, and describe the
covenants which are the foundation of Judaism.