Pearson Edexcel Merged Question Paper + Mark Scheme (Results) Summer 2022 Pearson Edexcel GCSE In Religious Studies B Short Course (3RB0) Paper 1: Area of Study 1 – Religion and Ethics Option 1G: Sikhism Centre Number Candidate Number *P71268A0112* Turn

Pearson Edexcel Merged Question Paper + Mark Scheme (Results) Summer 2022 Pearson Edexcel GCSE In Religious Studies B Short Course (3RB0) Paper 1: Area of Study 1 – Religion and Ethics Option 1G: Sikhism Centre Number Candidate Number *P71268A0112* Turn over Total Marks Candidate surname Other names Please check the examination details below before entering your candidate information Paper reference   P71268A ©2022 Pearson Education Ltd. Q:1/1/1 Instructions • Use black ink or ball-point pen. • Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name, centre number and candidate number. • Answer all questions. • Answer the questions in the spaces provided – there may be more space than you need. Information • The total mark for this paper is 51. • The marks for each question are shown in brackets – use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question. • The question labelled with an asterisk (*) is the one where the quality of your written communication will be assessed – you should take particular care on this question with your spelling, punctuation and grammar, as well as the use of specialist terminology. • The marks available for spelling, punctuation and grammar are clearly indicated. Advice • Read each question carefully before you start to answer it. • Try to answer every question. • Check your answers if you have time at the end. Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1) Time 50 minutes 3RB0/1G You do not need any other materials. Religious Studies B (Short Course) PAPER 1: Area of Study 1 – Religion and Ethics Option 1G – Sikhism *P71268A0212* 2  Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided. Question 1: Sikh Beliefs 1 (a) Outline three Sikh teachings about God as Karta Purakh. 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(b) Explain two reasons why uniting with God is important. 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In your response you should: • refer to Sikh teachings • reach a justified conclusion. 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(Total for Question 1 = 27 marks) *P71268A0612* 6  Question 2: Marriage and the Family 2 (a) Outline three Sikh beliefs about contraception. 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(Total for Question 4 = 24 marks) TOTAL FOR PAPER = 51 MARKS *P71268A01012* 10  BLANK PAGE *P71268A01112* 11  BLANK PAGE *P71268A01212* 12  BLANK PAGE Mark Scheme (Results) Summer 2022 Pearson Edexcel GCSE In Religious Studies B Short Course (3RB0) Paper 1: Area of Study 1 – Religion and Ethics Option 1G: Sikhism Edexcel and BTEC Qualifications Edexcel and BTEC qualifications are awarded by Pearson, the UK’s largest awarding body. We provide a wide range of qualifications including academic, vocational, occupational and specific programmes for employers. For further information visit our qualifications websites at or . Alternatively, you can get in touch with us using the details on our contact us page at Pearson: helping people progress, everywhere Pearson aspires to be the world’s leading learning company. Our aim is to help everyone progress in their lives through education. We believe in every kind of learning, for all kinds of people, wherever they are in the world. We’ve been involved in education for over 150 years, and by working across 70 countries, in 100 languages, we have built an international reputation for our commitment to high standards and raising achievement through innovation in education. Find out more about how we can help you and your students at: Summer 2022 Question Paper Log Number P71268A Publications Code 3RB0_1G_2206_MS All the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Ltd 2022 General Marking Guidance • All candidates must receive the same treatment. Examiners must mark the first candidate in exactly the same way as they mark the last. • Mark schemes should be applied positively. Candidates must be rewarded for what they have shown they can do rather than penalised for omissions. • Examiners should mark according to the mark scheme not according to their perception of where the grade boundaries may lie. • There is no ceiling on achievement. All marks on the mark scheme should be used appropriately. • All the marks on the mark scheme are designed to be awarded. Examiners should always award full marks if deserved, i.e. if the answer matches the mark scheme. Examiners should also be prepared to award zero marks if the candidate’s response is not worthy of credit according to the mark scheme. • Where some judgement is required, mark schemes will provide the principles by which marks will be awarded and exemplification may be limited. • When examiners are in doubt regarding the application of the mark scheme to a candidate’s response, the team leader must be consulted. • Crossed out work should be marked UNLESS the candidate has replaced it with an alternative response. Question number Answer Reject Mark Q1 (a) AO1 3 marks Award one mark for each point identified up to a maximum of three. • God created everything (1) • God is the divine maker (1) • God sustains the universe (1) • God wills the universe to exist (1) • God gave order to everything (1). Accept any other valid response. • Lists (maximum of one mark) (3) Question number Answer Reject Mark 1(b) AO1 4 marks Award one mark for providing a reason. Award a second mark for development of the reason. Up to a maximum of four marks. • It is important for Sikhs to unite with God so they can lead a gurmukh life (1) so therefore, they will try to follow the five virtues (1) • It is important for Sikhs to unite with God because it is the aim of their spiritual path (1) they do this by avoiding the five evils (1) • It is important for Sikhs to unite with God so they then achieve mukti (1) and therefore escape from the cycle of samsara (1). Accept any other valid response. • Repeated reason/ development • Development that does not relate both to the reason given and to the question. (4) Question number Answer Reject Mark 1(c) AO1 5 marks Award one mark for each belief. Award further marks for each development of the belief up to a maximum of four marks. Award one further mark for any relevant source of wisdom or authority. • Sikhs believe that the nature of rebirth depends on their behaviour in this life (1) for example, if they do not follow God’s words, they become manmukh (1) ‘The self-willed manmukh will wander forever in reincarnation.’ (Guru Granth Sahib 78) (1) • Sikhs believe in rebirth which will happen after this life (1) which means that when a human being dies their soul is reborn into another body or animal (1) ‘They go through the cycle of 8.4 million reincarnations, and they are reunited through death and birth.’ (Guru Granth Sahib 88) (1) • All lifeforms have the capability of being reborn (1); at death the soul changes its form of life depending on their karma (1) ‘By the karma of past actions the robe of this physical body is obtained.’ (Guru Granth Sahib 2) (1). Accept any other valid response. • Repeated belief/ development • Development that does not relate both to the belief given and to the question • Reference to a source of wisdom that does not relate to the belief given. (5) Question number Indicative content Mark 1(d) AO2 12 marks, SPaG 3 marks Candidates must underpin their analysis and evaluation with knowledge and understanding. Candidates will be required to demonstrate thorough knowledge and understanding as well as accuracy of religion and belief when responding to the question and in meeting AO2 descriptors. AO2 Arguments for the statement: • By performing sewa a Sikh focuses on compassion and patience, which is one of the best ways to become gurmukh. By being aware of the needs of others and helping them, a Sikh shows compassion in a practical way • By helping others Sikhs move away from pride, greed and selfcenteredness. Sikhs will feel closer to God. ‘Through selfless service eternal peace is found’ (Guru Granth Sahib 125) • It is important for a Sikh to become gurmukh and selfless service is an excellent way to show equality and the oneness of humanity. ‘One who performs selfless service, without thought of reward shall attain the Lord and Master.’ (Guru Granth Sahib 286). Arguments against the statement: • There are other ways a Sikh can become gurmukh. Meditating on God’s name is one of the key teachings to help a Sikh focus on the virtues and God • Living an honest life and truthful living are other ways for a Sikh to become gurmukh. They all should work in conjunction with each other through devotion and commitment • All human beings are born into the stage of piety and Sikhs believe that following the five khands of knowledge, piety, effort, grace and truth will enable Sikhs to meet with God. Accept any other valid response. Candidates who do not consider different viewpoints within the religious tradition or non-religious viewpoints (as instructed in the question) cannot achieve marks beyond Level 2. (15) Level Mark Descriptor 0 No rewardable response. Level 1 1–3 • Information/issues are identified and make superficial connections among a limited range of elements in the question, underpinned by isolated elements of understanding of religion and belief. • Judgements are supported by generic arguments to produce a conclusion that is not fully justified. Level 2 4–6 • Superficial connections are made among many, but not all, of the elements in the question, underpinned by a limited understanding of religion and belief. • Judgements of a limited range of elements in the question are made. Judgements are supported by an attempt to appraise evidence, much of which may be superficial, leading to a conclusion that is not fully justified. Level 3 7–9 • Deconstructs religious information/issues, leading to coherent and logical chains of reasoning that consider different viewpoints. These are underpinned by an accurate understanding of religion and belief. Connections are made among many, but not all, of the elements in the question. • Constructs coherent and reasoned judgements of many, but not all, of the elements in the question. Judgements are supported by the appraisal of evidence, some of which may be superficial, leading to a partially justified conclusion. Level 4 10–12 • Critically deconstructs religious information/issues, leading to coherent and logical chains of reasoning that consider different viewpoints. These are underpinned by a sustained, accurate and thorough understanding of religion and belief. Connections are made among the full range of elements in the question. • Constructs coherent and reasoned judgements of the full range of elements in the question. Judgements are fully supported by the comprehensive appraisal of evidence, leading to a fully justified conclusion. SPaG Marks Descriptors 0 marks No marks awarded • The candidate writes nothing. • The candidate’s response does not relate to the question. • The candidate’s achievement in SPaG does not reach the threshold performance level, for example errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar severely hinder meaning. 1 mark Threshold performance • Candidates spell and punctuate with reasonable accuracy. • Candidates use