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Wednesday, 21 Oct 2009

Studies of Religion I and II HSC exam details for Thursday 22 October 2009

The Board of Studies joins with the rest of the community in wishing all students the best for their exams. For general information, facts and figures about this year's HSC, please see the newly released 2009 HSC Media Guide. Course: Studies of Religion I Date: Thursday October 22, 2009, 1:55 PM - 3:30 PM Candidature: 9956 (as at 1 September 2009) The paper consists of three sections. Section I (15 marks) consists of 10 multiple-choice questions answered on a separate machine-scored answer sheet and one short answer question. Section II - (15 marks) consists of five three-part questions, each from a different religious tradition. Students choose one question. Section III - (20 marks) consists of five extended response questions, each worth 20 marks. Students choose one question which must be from a different religious tradition from that attempted in Section II. Course: Studies of Religion II Date: Thursday October 22, 2009, 1:55 PM - 5:00 PM Candidature: 3979 (as at 1 September 2009) The paper consists of four sections. Section I - (30 marks) consists of two parts: Part A (15 marks) is comprised of, 10 multiple choice questions answered on a separate machine-scored answer sheet and one short answer question. Part B (15 marks) is comprised of, 10 multiple-choice questions answered on a separate machine-scored answer sheet and one short answer question. All questions in Section I are compulsory. Section II - (30 marks) consists of five three-part questions, each from a different religious tradition. Each question is worth 15 marks. Students complete two questions. Section III - (20 marks) consists of five extended response questions, each worth 20 marks. Students choose one question which must be from a different religious tadition from those attempted in Section II. Section IV - (20 marks) contains one compulsory extended response question. Read the full 2009 HSC examination timetable. Test yourself on Studies of Religion I multiple choice questions Test yourself on Studies of Religion II multiple choice questions Don't miss out! Get your Board news fast and from the source with our easy email news alerts. Just enter your email address in the box on the right, and don't forget to confirm your subscription.