Importance of Studying CRE
7 Grade 7 Religious Education (CRE) questions on Importance of Studying CRE, with worked marking schemes. 7 questions are available on this topic in full.
Question 1
6 marksExplain three ways in which the values learnt in CRE can help a Grade 7 learner become a responsible citizen.
(6 marks)
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2 marks each (max 6): teaches honesty which helps avoid corruption and cheating; teaches respect for authority and the law; promotes hard work and responsibility; encourages caring for others and the environment; discourages harmful behaviour such as drug abuse and violence. Award 1 mark for the value and 1 mark for the explanation.
Question 2
3 marksState three ways in which the study of CRE helps a Grade 7 learner to grow spiritually.
(3 marks)
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3 marksJuma argues that CRE is not a useful subject because it does not lead to a job.
(a) Give two reasons to convince Juma that studying CRE is important.
(b) Identify one career that a learner of CRE can pursue.
(3 marks)
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1 markDuring a Grade 7 guidance lesson, the teacher asked learners to explain why studying CRE is important. Which one of the following BEST shows a reason for studying CRE?
A. It helps learners understand God and develop good moral values
B. It helps learners earn money quickly after school
C. It teaches learners how to win arguments with non-believers
D. It replaces the need to attend church on Sundays
(1 mark)
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4 marksExplain four ways in which studying CRE promotes peaceful co-existence in the Kenyan society.
(4 marks)
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6 marksDuring a Grade 7 class discussion, some learners argued that studying Christian Religious Education (CRE) is a waste of time because it does not lead to a job. Their teacher disagreed and explained why CRE is valuable. (a) State four reasons why it is important for learners to study CRE. (4 marks) (b) Give two ways in which the lessons learnt in CRE can help a Grade 7 learner relate well with others at school. (2 marks)
(6 marks)
Marking scheme
(a) Four reasons why it is important to study CRE: (i) It helps learners to know and have a personal relationship with God. (ii) It helps learners to acquire good morals/values such as love, honesty, respect and obedience that guide behaviour. (iii) It helps learners to understand the Bible and apply its teachings in daily life. (iv) It promotes national unity and peaceful co-existence by teaching tolerance for people of different faiths and backgrounds. (Other valid points: it provides answers to questions about the meaning and purpose of life; it prepares learners for careers/professions such as teaching, counselling and ministry; it helps learners to make wise decisions.) (b) Two ways CRE helps a learner relate well with others: (i) It teaches love and forgiveness, so the learner is kind and quick to reconcile with classmates after conflicts. (ii) It teaches respect and humility, so the learner honours teachers and treats fellow learners fairly without discrimination. (Award any two well-explained points.)
Question 7
1 markDuring a Life Skills lesson, a Grade 7 learner argued that studying CRE has no value in real life. Which one of the following is the BEST reason the teacher could give to show the importance of studying CRE?
A. It helps learners earn money quickly after school
B. It helps learners develop good morals and right relationships with God and others
C. It guarantees learners will pass all other subjects
D. It teaches learners how to speak foreign languages
(1 mark)
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