Islamic Studies GCSE
Pearson Edexcel 4IS1 Study Guide
Course Sections
The Life, Teachings and Achievements of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)
Life, teachings and achievements of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)
23 marks
Answer ONE of two questions
Key Beliefs, Practices and Features of the Early Muslim Community
Key beliefs, practices and features of the early Muslim community
23 marks
Answer ONE of two questions
Living the Muslim Life Today
Living the Muslim life today
44 marks
Answer BOTH questions (Q5 + Q6)
Study Materials
27
Total Topics
across 3 sections
27
Flashcard Decks
SM-2 spaced repetition
27
Question Sets
4 questions per topic
Getting Started
Understand the exam format before you begin.
1 paper
4IS1/01
2h 30m
written exam
90 marks
100% of grade
Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)
Choose ONE question from two
23 marks
Q1 or Q2
Early Muslim Community
Choose ONE question from two
23 marks
Q3 or Q4
Living the Muslim Life
Answer BOTH questions
44 marks
Q5 and Q6
Each question contains four parts:
(a)
1–2 marks
Identify / Give
AO1
(b)
3 marks
Describe
AO1
(c)
6 marks
Explain
AO1+2
(d)
12 marks
Assess
AO2+3