Introduction
# finds listening in discussions difficult and lacks confidence when asked to contribute *self.

# listens well in discussions but rarely contributes *self.

Over the year # has shown interest, but lacks confidence in class discussions. 

Over the year, # has made good contributions to class discussion.

# listens well and responds thoughtfully during class discussions.

During class discussions # often asks interesting questions, demonstrating serious thinking.






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Identity & exp
level 1
^ is able to identify aspects of ~ own experience and feelings, in religious material ^ has studied.

level 2
^ is able to respond sensitively to the experiences and feelings of others, including those with faith.

level 3
^ is able to compare aspects of ~ own experiences and those of others identifying what influences their lives.

level 4
^ is able to ask questions about the significant experiences of key figures from religions studied and suggest answers from ~ own and other's experiences, including believers.

level 5
^ is able to make informed responses to questions of identity and experience in the light of ~ learning.
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meaning & purp
level 1
^ identifies things ^ finds interesting or puzzling,

level 2
^ realises that some questions that cause people to wonder are difficult to answer,

level 3
^ can compare ~ own and other people's ideas about questions that are difficult to answer,

level 4
^ can ask questions about puzzling aspects of life and experiences and suggest answers, making reference to the teaching of religions studied,

level 5
^ can make informed responses to questions of meaning and purpose,
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right & wrong
level 1
and can identify what is of value and concern to *self.
level 2
and can respond sensitively to the values and concerns of others, including those with a faith, in relation to matters of right and wrong.
level 3
and can make links between values and commitments, including religious ones, and ~ own attitudes and behaviour.
level 4
and can ask questions about matters of right and wrong and suggest answers that shows ~ understanding of moral and religious issues.
level 5
and can make informed responses to people's values and commitments (including religious ones) in the light of ~ learning.
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beliefs etc
level 1
# can recount outlines of some religious stories.

level 2
# can retell religious stories and identify some religious beliefs and teachings.

level 3
# can describe some religious beliefs and teachings of religious studied, and explain their importance.

level 4
# can describe the key beliefs and teachings of the religions studied, connecting them accurately with other features of the religions, making some comparisons between religions.

level 5
# can explain how some beliefs and teachings are shared by different religions and how they make a difference to the lives of individuals and communities.
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lifestyles etc
level 1
^ is able to recognise features of religious life and practice,

level 2
^ is able to identify some religious practices, and know that some are characteristic of more than one religion,

level 3
^ is able to describe how some features of religions studied are used or exemplified in festivals and practices,

level 4
^ is able to show understanding of the ways of belonging to religions and what these involve,

level 5
^ is able to explain how selected features of religious life and practice make a difference to the lives of individuals and communities,
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express & lang
level 1
and has an ability to recognise some religious symbols and words.

level 2
and has an ability to suggest meanings in religious symbols, language and stories.

level 3
and has an ability to make links between religious symbols, language and stories and the beliefs or ideas that underlie them.

level 4
and has an ability to show, using technical terminology, how religious beliefs, ideas and feelings can be expressed in a variety of forms, and give meanings for some symbols, stories and language.

level 5
and has an ability to explain how some forms of religious expression are used differently by individuals and communities.
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Overall
# now needs to needs to develop ~ written work and presentation.

# must now try to contribute more to class discussions.

# must now make more effort to respond sensitively and appropriately to the experiences and feelings of others.

# now needs to make references to the religion(s) studied when asking questions and suggesting answers.

# now needs to make connections between key beliefs and teachings of the religion(s) studied, using technical vocabulary accurately.

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