Hi all. I work in developing resources for RE and Sociology based on the NEW AQA Specifications for 9-1. My resources aim to make planning more efficient and support targeting to raise pupil progress. I am proficient in developing a range of resources that will have longevity and a positive impact on learning and progress.
Hi all. I work in developing resources for RE and Sociology based on the NEW AQA Specifications for 9-1. My resources aim to make planning more efficient and support targeting to raise pupil progress. I am proficient in developing a range of resources that will have longevity and a positive impact on learning and progress.
A story board to support the AQA A Islam 9-1 Beliefs and practices. Ideal for lower ability and for use with higher ability pupils who may omit basic beliefs when developing their responses.
A list of beliefs and practices with key bits in bold to support learners who revise best through lists. I have tried to reduce fact so it is in small chunks. Pupils can use the sheet printed on 4 sheets per page and fold for a mini cards revision list. Supports learners of all abilities. As a teaching tool can be used to check misconceptions, affirm previous learning and be used a tick sheet to self reflect on what pupils know.
Made for the AQA SPEC A, Paper 2 Theme E Crime and Punishment. I had found numerous workbooks online for other themes but needed one on Theme E. So i have put one together using the specification and relevant knowledge. Over thirty pages of information, exam style questions and comprehension. This can be literally printed or uploaded for students to work from. AQA have stated that Theme E Crime and Punishment is a popular choice nationally so this can also be used for other Exam specifications like Edexcel and WJEC and OCR. Thank you for looking, I really hope it helps colleagues save time and drive progress.
This is for AQA SPEC A 9-1 GCSE Islam practices. The booklet uses the specification and puts together a full range of key information and relevant GCSE Exam style questions. The booklet gives due consideration to the Shia 10 Obligations and the festivals which were popular in the 2019 Exam series. This will allow colleagues to maybe use for home learning during COVID 19 Lockdown. The booklet is mainly used for GCSE Year 10/11 as revision but also as class work. Pupils enjoyed the booklet and it allowed all abilities in the groups to access the learning.
This booklet covers 4 and 5 markers for Paper 1 and Paper 2 in GCSE Religious Studies AQA A. During challenging times, colleagues are under pressure to continue to prepare pupils for assessments and gather evidence. This booklet should reduce planning and aid colleagues in delivery of the course and provide much needed support for pupils in addition to existing materials. The markschemes make it clear that creditworthy statememts beyond the guidance is accepted too. This booklet supports Christianity, Islam, Theme A Relationships; Theme B Life; Theme D War and Peace; Theme E Crime and Punishment.
There are many ways to answer questions and this booklet has used the AQA Assessment material, mark schemes, Exam model answer booklets for 2018 and Examiners Reports to help put these responses together.
The Booklet can be used to stretch all abilities.
The booklet can be used in a range of ways.
These answers can be used in existing programmes of study, online/remote learning and in any preparation activities for pupils at KS4.
Pupils can use this booklet to practice exam style questions and revise key topics required by the specification.
There are many learning activities that can be generated from the booklet using school’s existing programmes of study.
Specifically supports SPEC B Unit 1 Religion and Multicultural Society focussing on Blasphemy and Freedom of expression/ Church v State and Human rights . Includes exam style questions at the end.
Spread over 4 Lessons but delivered over 6-8 lessons. Lesson plans that cover the Religion and Prejudice Unit of work and cover all requirements of the Syllabus for this topic. Colleagues can change and amend as they see fit. This will be the last year for this SPEC under AQA. Hope it helps.
Part of the AQA RS GCSE UNIT 2 Topic, Religion and Prejudice. Specifically dealing with the key points regarding Religious perspectives on Homosexuality and Role of women. This lesson focusses on covering the Syllabus requirements in a mixed ability setting. This will be the last year for this SPEC under AQA.
Hi colleagues. we are under two months away from the final exam and we want to support pupils with revision for the GCSE AQA SPEC B Unit 2. Please see model answers developed from exemplars, pupil exam papers from AQA and the mark scheme. It can support pupils at all abilities and will also support AQA SPEC A GRADE 9-1 Thematic studies for next year.
Hi colleagues. we are under two months away from the final exam and we want to support pupils with revision for the GCSE AQA SPEC B Unit 2.
Please see model answers developed from exemplars, pupil exam papers from AQA and the mark scheme. It covers every 3 marker from 2011-2015 in the Paper 2
It can support pupils at all abilities and will also support AQA SPEC A GRADE 9-1 Thematic studies for next year.
Model 6 mark answers for all questions on paper 1covering relationships, sport, multicultural society and identity. The answers were made using mark schemes, recalled scripts and teacher marking.
This resource can be printed on A4 and acts as a bridge between beliefs and practices
In the updated SOW for GCSE Islam, there is an emphasis on links.
Pupils can use this in the following way:
Revision tool/knowledge organiser
Highlight key words
Allocate a range of influences to each belief and then rank them in importance or relevance to promote higher levels of understanding
Number each influence and allocate to each belief beginning which ones apply to most of them.
Teachers can use it to:
develop pupil’s written response with small chunks of information on influences and importance.
For example, the crucifixion has obvious influences but also has specific responses.
pupils can be stretched to further develop each influence or practice to show deeper understanding especially for 4, 5 and 12 mark extended writing.
Check knowledge and understanding through quizzing
Pupils can do self test (I do, we do, you do)
In class discussion, teacher can call target pupils with each belief and see how many influences they can recall or link.
In class discussion, pupils can make active links to the beliefs and practices.
I have put together a set of Notes for the GCSE AQA A Christianity Specification using pupil friendly language.
These notes can be used sheet by sheet or as a booklet.
In larger departments, each teacher could have a set of them which they can use across their teaching groups.
The Notes are in two column form
Key words are highlighted for questioning, linking, cold calling and prompting
Each point is numbered and teachers can select content for different abilities
Quotes/teachings are paraphrased in line with the specification
These can be used for other specifications from OCR/EDEXCEL and Eduqas
The Questions are kept as simple as possible to support teacher questioning
Pupils can write additional points and summarise at the end of each set of notes
There are opportunities for evaluative questioning e.g. Is belief in resurrection the most important?
Teachers are free to add further knowledge where appropriate through lesson delivery. They can also be used as knowledge organisers.
Teachers can use the Cornell Notes to promote links and I have included linked beliefs and practices where appropriate.
These notes can be used to support scaffolding for exam style questions
These notes have been organised for easy retrieval and reducing cognitive load per topic.
The headers can be used as ‘Titles’
Pupils can write out their notes in similar form so their exercise books can be used as revision guides.
Use the notes to easily locate knowledge and apply it (I do, we do, you do)
Printer and white board friendly - where copying is an issue, they can be used on the interactive whiteboard to scroll as appropriate.
Where there are errors use them as a learning activity to correct.
I hope it supports colleagues and departments to raise progress as it has been really helpful for our pupils to attain well across the ability range.
I have put together a set of Notes for the GCSE AQA A Islam Specification using pupil friendly language.
These notes can be used sheet by sheet or as a booklet.
In larger departments, each teacher could have a set of them which they can use across their teaching groups.
The Notes are in two column form
Key words are highlighted for questioning, linking, cold calling and prompting
Each point is numbered and teachers can select content for different abilities
Quotes/teachings are paraphrased in line with the specification
These can be used for other specifications from OCR/EDEXCEL and Eduqas
The Questions are kept as simple as possible to support teacher questioning
Pupils can write additional points and summarise at the end of each set of notes
There are opportunities for evaluative questioning e.g. Are Muslims only good because of the existence of hell?
Teachers are free to add further knowledge where appropriate through lesson delivery. They can also be used as knowledge organisers.
Teachers can use the Cornell Notes to promote links and I have included linked beliefs and practices where appropriate.
These notes can be used to support scaffolding for exam style questions
These notes have been organised for easy retrieval and reducing cognitive load per topic.
The headers can be used as ‘Titles’
Pupils can write out their notes in similar form so their exercise books can be used as revision guides.
Use the notes to easily locate knowledge and apply it (I do, we do, you do)
Printer and white board friendly - where copying is an issue, they can be used on the interactive whiteboard to scroll as appropriate.
Where there are errors use them as a learning activity to correct.
I hope it supports colleagues and departments to raise progress as it has been really helpful for our pupils to attain well across the ability range.
Use this booklet / plan to help pupils with 32 Essays that have come up in the AQA GCSE RS specification. (A). Essays from exams 2018-2021.
This essay maker uses all the past 12 mark exam questions that have come up and puts the relevant content into a simplified form.
Pupils simply read, understand and decide if the content is for or against/different.
This can be used in pairs/groups.
You can use this essay maker for ‘I do, you do, we do’ sequences.
They are excellent for scaffolding and modelling a step -small chunk approach to the 12 mark evaluation questions.
They can then write the essay out fully with examples, evaluation and conclusion.
This enables teachers to deliver revision effectively with a simply tick sheet format for the essays that have come up.
Use the same technique for your own 12 mark questions to stretch and challenge
Teacher can select appropriately according to ability. The top sets/ability should attempt it fully.
Teachers can use each essay for their planning when delivering the topics.
Pupils can use it to improve their knowledge and understanding of beliefs, practices and themes.
They worked brilliantly with my groups and peers from two other schools have commended this approach. Saves teachers time and you can get multiple uses out of the format.
Hi all please see lessons 1-6 for Religion War and Peace . This is Topic 5 from AQA SPEC B Unit 2 Religion and Life Issues . Lessons cover the Scheme of work for this unit. Lessons include questions from actual exams taken in this unit. Hope it helps and can support current Year 11s and next years Year 11s too! KNOWLEDGE ORGANISERS FOR ALL TOPICS TO FOLLOW! Best wishes
Part of Topic 4 Religion and Multicultural Society
Covers the idea of faith communities and includes relevant quotes
Pupils are further given the opportunity to discuss and evaluate religious involvement in politics
Hope it helps as this is the last year of the SPEC
Hi all. I have created some support material including a desk help sheet to support pupil progress using pupil speak grades. A PEE activity intervention to support high progress. A Revision Programme for Unit 1 AQA Religion and Citizenship. A Revision Pack for AQA Unit 2 Spec B Religion and Young People. Feedback appreciated.
I have put together a Power Point based Programme for Unit 1Topic 2 AQA Religion and Sport with accompanying SOW. Additionally a generic but focussed PEE Making Rapid Progress Programme to support better quality answers at Key Stage 4. It was used as part of our Interventions for a range of abilities. Please do give some feedback across all my resources so I can see what works and what does not.