Source-Based & Evaluation Technique

The 12-mark "Evaluate this statement" question is the single most valuable question type in AQA GCSE Religious Studies A. It appears in every section of both papers — that means you will face this question type six times across your two exams (twice on Paper 1, four times on Paper 2). Mastering this question type is the single most impactful thing you can do to improve your grade.

This lesson teaches you exactly how to structure a 12-mark evaluation answer, how to hit both AO1 and AO2 in every paragraph, how to use religious teachings and quotations effectively, how to present contrasting viewpoints, and how to adapt the PEEL framework specifically for Religious Studies.

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The 12-Mark Evaluation Question: What AQA Expects

Every 12-mark question follows the same format. You are given a statement and asked to evaluate it. The question always includes a bullet-point instruction that looks like this: