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.
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.
AQA GCSE RS (9-1) has questions which demand the use of teachings if a student wishes to achieve a good grade.
These are sheets to give two relevant and usable teachings per topic area for the Beliefs and Practices sections for Christianity.
Each section is covered in two sides.
Can be used as an aide memoire in class, as a revision sheet, to aid question response.
Also useful as a homework aid – so that homework can be set with students using their own ‘teachings sheet’ which they have at home.
Could be laminated/stuck to the desk as a permanent feature of lessons whilst covering the section in class , so that students can have them available in discussion and written work.
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.
This is an annotated powerpoint used with students to teach them good technique for answering five mark questions from the AQA (9-1) GCSE Religious Studies Spec A. It uses examples from Beliefs and Practices (Christianity and Islam), and Themes. 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, sample answers for marking, practice.
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 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.
AQA GCSE RS (9-1) Specification A has questions which demand the use of teachings if a student wishes to achieve a good grade.
These are sheets to give two relevant and usable teachings per topic area for Theme C – The Existence of God and Revelation - from Islam.
The Theme covers specific teachings, which relate to each element of the Theme. The teachings are also explained to show their application to the issue.
Can be used as an aide memoire in class, as a revision sheet, to aid question response.
Also useful as a homework aid – so that homework can be set with students using their own ‘teachings sheet’ which they have at home.
Could be laminated/stuck to the desk as a permanent feature of lessons whilst covering the section in class , so that students can have them available in discussion and written work.
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 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 A 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 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 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.
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.
AQA GCSE RS (9-1) has questions which demand the use of teachings if a student wishes to achieve a good grade.
These are sheets to give two relevant and usable teachings per topic area for Theme F – Religion, Human Rights and Social Justice - from Islam.
The Theme covers specific teachings, which relate to each element of the Theme. The teachings are also explained to show their application to the issue.
Can be used as an aide memoire in class, as a revision sheet, to aid question response.
Also useful as a homework aid – so that homework can be set with students using their own ‘teachings sheet’ which they have at home.
Could be laminated/stuck to the desk as a permanent feature of lessons whilst covering the section in class , so that students can have them available in discussion and written work.
This is a set of revision sheets for WJEC GCSE Religious Studies for Theme 3 - Issues of Good and Evil - 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.
This is a double-sided sheet which gives teachings to use with the elements of this Theme - Relationships and Families - from Christianity. Side one is generalised teachings and how they apply to the Theme, ie teachings which can be used with explanation and application to speak to a Theme. Side two contains specific teachings for each element of the Theme, ie teachings which speak directly about the element.
In the exam, students are expected to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding by good use of relevant teachings - this sheet is intended to facilitate that.
Whilst written for AQA, the teachings would be relevant in any board's questions.
Can be used as aide memoire, revision sheet, aid to practicing exam answers etc