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 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.

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 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 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. All seven religions are present, so that the two used by the school can be selected from these. Both sections (Beliefs and Teachings, and, Practices) are on the same page to reduce copying. This can be used as a mock exam (issued in its entirety, or just the relevant sections), can be given as homework, used in class as a peer answer/mark exercise, or as additional familiarisation alongside the SAMS. A companion mark scheme is also available on this site.

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.

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 B – Religion and Life - 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.

AQA GCSE (9-1) RS 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 E – Religion, Crime and Punishment - 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.

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.

These are a set of double sided sheets to over the Practices section of AQAs RS Spec A for Buddhism. 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 works with any KS4. Whilst it is aimed at AQA, the common subject content for Religions enforced by DfE/Ofqual make the information side useable for any board. 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 Theme A – Relationships and Families - 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.

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 Christianity. The Theme is covered in two sides – general and specific teachings. 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.

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 E – Religion, Crime and Punishment - from Christianity. The Theme is covered in two sides – general and specific teachings. 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.

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 C – The Existence of God and Revelation - from Christianity. The Theme is covered in two sides – general and specific teachings. 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.

AQA GCSE RS (9-1) has questions which demand the use of teachings if a student wishes to achieve a good grade. Given the DfE demand for rigour, which includes religious teachings, these can be adapted to any of the boards other than AQA as well. These are sheets to give two relevant and usable teachings per topic area for Theme D – Religion, War and Peace - from Christianity. The Theme is covered in two sides – general and specific teachings. 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 double-sided sheet which gives teachings to use with the elements of this Theme - Religion and Life - 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

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

These are a set of double sided sheets to over the Beliefs section of AQAs RS Spec A for Buddhism. The first side gives information about a topic within the Beliefs 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 works with any KS4. Whilst it is aimed at AQA, the common subject content for Religions enforced by DfE/Ofqual make the information side useable for any board. Teachers could use it as the basis for preparing a lesson(s), issue for revision or as homework.

These are a set of double sided sheets to over the Practices section of AQAs RS Spec A for Judaism. This complements the published Judaism Beliefs resource. 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 works with any KS4. Whilst it is aimed at AQA, the common subject content for Religions enforced by DfE/Ofqual make the information side useable for any board. 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. Whilst it is easy to just teach students to give the obvious - karma, Dharma, ahimsa, Right Action (etc) - it is more impressive to have more directly applicable teachings, and to show a more detailed knowledge through these. These are sheets to give two relevant and usable teachings per topic area for the Beliefs and Practices sections for Buddhism. 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.