Resources for AQA GCSE (9-1) Religious Studies Specification A. If there is something you need, but you can't see it - message me, and I will see what I can do to fill that gap.
Resources for AQA GCSE (9-1) Religious Studies Specification A. If there is something you need, but you can't see it - message me, and I will see what I can do to fill that gap.
This is a powerpoint presentation for a lesson which sits at the start of delivering the ethics Themes for GCSE RS. This is from a Judaism perspective. Whilst written for the AQA Themes, it does fit the same Themes for any of the exam boards. The point of the materials is to show students that they already know lots about the Themes, which they can use as they learn in more depth. It is also to show them that a few teachings go a long way. It is true that the exam boards want to see specific teachings for topics, and want students to apply those Themes, rather than using the same few generic quotes every time. However, it is also true that those generic quotes do have a multitude of applications as they are what the religion boils down to in its basic moral guidance. So this powerpoint is based on that latter fact!
Use the powerpoint in its entirety with students who need to speed through the course for whatever reason, or with students who need a simpler chunk of knowledge. This gives a baseline from which to work in studying in depth, and one to fall back on if exam anxiety kicks in. Within the powerpoint there are notes for each slide as guidance, and there are some suggestions for different ways of using the materials.
This is a powerpoint presentation for a lesson which sits at the start of delivering the ethics Themes for GCSE RS. It comes from a Christian perspective. Whilst written for the AQA Themes, it does fit the same Themes for any of the exam boards. The point of the materials is to show students that they already know lots about the Themes, which they can use as they learn in more depth. It is also to show them that a few teachings go a long way. It is true that the exam boards want to see specific teachings for topics, and want students to apply those Themes, rather than using the same few generic quotes every time. However, it is also true that those generic quotes do have a multitude of applications as they are what the religion boils down to in its basic moral guidance. So this powerpoint is based on that latter fact!
Use the powerpoint in its entirety with students who need to speed through the course for whatever reason, or with students who need a simpler chunk of knowledge. This gives a baseline from which to work in studying in depth, and one to fall back on if exam anxiety kicks in. Within the powerpoint there are notes for each slide as guidance, and there are some suggestions for different ways of using the materials.
This is a set of revision sheets for WJEC GCSE Religious Studies for Islam - Beliefs.
It takes into account the question forms asked in the published SAMS, presenting material to support revision for the angles of questioning they pose. So it covers key terms, key and other teachings, general and specific religious information to do with each topic, and examples of diversity in belief/ practice.
The reverse of each two-sided sheet provides guidance on answering each of the question types from the SAMS - so that students can become more familiar and so comfortable with the topics in exam terms. There are a number of sample questions for students to practise with in each format.
The sheets can be used as a revision tool at home, as notes for class, to set homework from the questions on there. They also form a good basic level of knowledge for any teacher, and good examples of questions which can be explored with classes.
This is a set of revision sheets for WJEC GCSE Religious Studies for Theme 1 - Issues of Relationships - studied from the Christian perspective.
It takes into account the question forms asked in the published SAMS, presenting material to support revision for the angles of questioning they pose. So it covers key terms, key and other teachings, general and specific religious information to do with each topic, and examples of diversity in belief/ practice.
The reverse of each two-sided sheet provides guidance on answering each of the question types from the SAMS - so that students can become more familiar and so comfortable with the topics in exam terms. There are a number of sample questions for students to practise with in each format.
The sheets can be used as a revision tool at home, as notes for class, to set homework from the questions on there. They also form a good basic level of knowledge for any teacher, and good examples of questions which can be explored with classes.
These four PPTs cover all the topics within each of the four listed Themes for AQA GCSE RS Spec A. The templates provide a space for students to do note-taking or information retrieval work as a part of their revision programme. Can be used in class or at home; teacher-led or student-focused. Can be used as a final run-through for each Theme before a test/exam. Each template is written following the five areas of questioning as met in the SAMs.
These four PPTs cover all the topics within each of the four listed Themes for AQA GCSE RS Spec A. The templates provide a space for students to do note-taking or information retrieval work as a part of their revision programme. Can be used in class or at home; teacher-led or student-focused. Can be used as a final run-through for each Theme before a test/exam. Each template is written following the five areas of questioning as met in the SAMs.
This is a set of revision sheets for WJEC GCSE Religious Studies for Sikhism - Practices.
It takes into account the question forms asked in the published SAMS, presenting material to support revision for the angles of questioning they pose. So it covers key terms, key and other teachings, general and specific religious information to do with each topic, and examples of diversity in belief/ practice.
The reverse of each two-sided sheet provides guidance on answering each of the question types from the SAMS - so that students can become more familiar and so comfortable with the topics in exam terms. There are a number of sample questions for students to practise with in each format.
The sheets can be used as a revision tool at home, as notes for class, to set homework from the questions on there. They also form a good basic level of knowledge for any teacher, and good examples of questions which can be explored with classes.
This resource maps out all the questions from the SAMS through 2018-2021. It includes all the advanced information published specifically for 2022 exam series. This allows the mapping out of questions to allow students to practice questions on the topics most likely to be on 2022, so creating more targeted revision.
These are a set of double sided sheets to over the Practices section of AQAs RS Spec A for Hinduism. The first side gives information about a topic within the Practices section, so that any question set is catered for. The second side gives some examples of potential questions - based on the Sample Assessment Materials (SAMS) which have been published by AQA. Examples of both are viewable. It is a revision tool as it specifically targets knowledge needed for exam questions.
It provides a number of teachings for each topic area - as AQAs questions demand the use of teachings for a student to get high marks - which are explained. It can be used with any KS4 groups.
Teachers could use it as the basis for preparing a lesson(s), issue for revision or as homework.
This is an annotated powerpoint used with students to teach them good technique for answering twelve mark questions from the AQA (9-1) GCSE Religious Studies Spec A. It uses examples from each of the six Themes. These can easily be swapped for other examples (using the SAMs), or replaced with your own ideas, or appropriate ones from past papers of the current Spec B.
The powerpoint is quite methodical - example, technique from markscheme, practice. Teacher notes on each slide help deliver it in class.
This is a mark scheme to go with the Themes mock which is also available on this site. Also available as a bundle with a mapping document of the SAMS.
The markscheme tries to give answers based on six religions, so is usable for any combination of religions followed. It gives generic marking guidance, then potential answers for all questions from the posted mock exam.
This is a full mark scheme to be able to mark the mock paper which is also available on this site.
Potential answers to all questions - for all seven sections (Christianity, Catholic Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Sikhism) are included.
Can be used to mark the mock, or to use with students for self and peer marking of single/multiple questions (mock or not).
Set out in two portions - guidance on how to mark, followed by the questions and potential answers.
These are a set of double-sided sheets to cover the Beliefs section of AQAs RS Spec A for Hinduism. The information can also be used for other exam boards. The first side of each sheet gives information about a topic within the Beliefs section. The second side gives some examples of potential questions - based on the Sample Assessment Materials (SAMs) which have been published by AQA. It is a revision tool as it specifically targets knowledge needed for exam questions.
it provides a number of teachings for each topic area - as AQAs questions demand the use of teachings for a student to get high marks - which are explained. Written for Y10, it works for any KS4.
Teachers could use it as the basis for preparing a lesson(s), issue it for revision or as a homework.
This is a mock paper based on the gaps in the Specimen Material coverage. It is written in the question language of the SAMS, trying to build familiarity and continuity for students. It covers all six Themes - even though students only do 4 - so as to give them the task of navigating through for their Themes.
This can be used as a mock exam (issued in part or in entirety), as end of Theme study assessments (individual sections), can be given as homework, used in class as peer answer/mark exercises, or as additional familiarisation alongside the SAMS.
This is an annotated powerpoint used with students to teach them good technique for answering twelve mark questions from the AQA (9-1) GCSE Religious Studies Spec A. It uses examples from Beliefs and Practices (Christianity). The religious Beliefs and Practices examples can easily be swapped for other religions (using the SAMs).
The powerpoint is quite methodical - example, technique from markscheme, practice. Teacher notes on each slide help deliver it in class.
These are materials for revising Theme E from the perspective of Christianity.
From the specification, the Theme is split into a series of topics, each having its own sheet. Using the exam questions as published in Specimen Materials as a start point, the topics are tackled via these questions on the first side of each sheet. On the reverse of the sheet are examples of potential questions, using the language of the Specimen Materials.
These can be used in class, as a revision aid, issued for homework to do some/all the questions. They can form the basis of a lesson. They are useful for non-specialists to support subject knowledge.
These are materials for revising Theme A from the perspective of Islam.
From the specification, the Theme is split into a series of topics, each having its own sheet. Using the exam questions as published in Specimen Materials as a start point, the topics are tackled via these questions on the first side of each sheet. On the reverse of the sheet are examples of potential questions, using the language of the Specimen Materials.
These can be used in class, as a revision aid, issued for homework to do some/all the questions. They can form the basis of a lesson. They are useful for non-specialists to support subject knowledge.
These are materials for revising Theme E from the perspective of Islam.
From the specification, the Theme is split into a series of topics, each having its own sheet. Using the exam questions as published in Specimen Materials as a start point, the topics are tackled via these questions on the first side of each sheet. On the reverse of the sheet are examples of potential questions, using the language of the Specimen Materials.
These can be used in class, as a revision aid, issued for homework to do some/all the questions. They can form the basis of a lesson. They are useful for non-specialists to support subject knowledge.
This is a set of revision sheets for WJEC GCSE Religious Studies for Theme 4 - Issues of Human Rights - studied from the Islamic perspective.
It takes into account the question forms asked in the published SAMS, presenting material to support revision for the angles of questioning they pose. So it covers key terms, key and other teachings, general and specific religious information to do with each topic, and examples of diversity in belief/ practice.
The reverse of each two-sided sheet provides guidance on answering each of the question types from the SAMS - so that students can become more familiar and so comfortable with the topics in exam terms. There are a number of sample questions for students to practise with in each format.
The sheets can be used as a revision tool at home, as notes for class, to set homework from the questions on there. They also form a good basic level of knowledge for any teacher, and good examples of questions which can be explored with classes.
These are materials for revising Theme B from the perspective of Islam.
From the specification, the Theme is split into a series of topics, each having its own sheet. Using the exam questions as published in Specimen Materials as a start point, the topics are tackled via these questions on the first side of each sheet. On the reverse of the sheet are examples of potential questions, using the language of the Specimen Materials.
These can be used in class, as a revision aid, issued for homework to do some/all the questions. They can form the basis of a lesson.