This resource contains 2 mock/practise exams with corresponding model answers/answered mocks for the Study of Christianity unit for the Eduqas specification of GCSE Religious Studies. As an examiner for this spec, I have used my knowledge of the mark scheme to create these resources.
Good for revision, MAD/DIRT time, and general exam preparation.
Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!
This resource contains 2 mock/practise exams with corresponding model answers/answered mocks for the Study of Judaism unit for the Eduqas specification of GCSE Religious Studies. As an examiner for this spec, I have used my knowledge of the mark scheme to create these resources.
Good for revision, MAD/DIRT time, and general exam preparation.
Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!
Creative and visually engaging learning mat / revision sheet for Christianity: Who Was Jesus?
Can be used for revision, cover work, homework or class work - incredibly versatile resource!
Task mat includes:
Knowledge
Knowledge Check
Choice of Tasks
Challenge question (Analysis question for extended writing) with exam
Download as an A3 word document and as an A4 PDF, for compatibility.
Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!
Help your students to understand the command words and what is required for each question. Examples and model answers are given for each set of command words before students have the opportunity to answer the different levels of question themselves. Students then go on to writing and answering the different questions based on the topic(s) provided.
Questions are from a Christian perspective, though the resource is adaptable to include any of the six religions assessed as part of this GCSE.
Created with the AQA RS GCSE in mind. Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!
The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant learning mat / information sheet. Download as an A3 word document or as an A4 PDF (for compatibility). Q&A document included to support your learners.
Resource includes:
- The Bible passage
- A Summary with Key Ideas
- Key Ideas and Quotes
- Historical Context and Importance
Please give feedback. I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils' religious education in general - which is what we're all here for.
The Parable of the Talents / Parable of the Three Servants learning mat / information sheet. Download as an A3 word document or as an A4 PDF (for compatibility). Q&A document included to support your learners.
Resource includes:
- The Bible passage
- A Summary with Key Ideas
- Key Ideas and Quotes
- Historical Context and Importance
Please give feedback. I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils' religious education in general - which is what we're all here for.
The Parable of the Rich Young Man learning mat / information sheet. Download as an A3 word document or as an A4 PDF (for compatibility). Q&A document included to support your learners.
Resource includes:
- The Bible passage
- A Summary with Key Ideas
- Key Ideas and Quotes
- Historical Context and Importance
Please give feedback. I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils' religious education in general - which is what we're all here for.
Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders / Two Builders learning mat / information sheet. Download as an A3 word document or as an A4 PDF (for compatibility). Q&A document included to support your learners.
Resource includes:
- The Bible passage
- A Summary with Key Ideas
- Key Ideas and Quotes
- Historical Context and Importance
Please give feedback. I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils' religious education in general - which is what we're all here for.
Parable of the Lost Sheep learning mat / information sheet. Download as an A3 word document or as an A4 PDF (for compatibility). Q&A document included to support your learners.
Resource includes:
- The Bible passage
- A Summary with Key Ideas
- Key Ideas and Quotes
- Historical Context and Importance
Please give feedback. I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils' religious education in general - which is what we're all here for.
Parable of the Prodigal Son learning mat / information sheet. Download as an A3 word document or as an A4 PDF (for compatibility). Q&A document included to support your learners.
Resource includes:
- The Bible passage
- A Summary with Key Ideas
- Key Ideas and Quotes
- Historical Context and Importance
Please give feedback. I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils' religious education in general - which is what we're all here for.
This resource includes two essays answering two different A-Level exam question on the topic of Christian Moral Principles and Practices. Both essays have been marked stringently and comments are written throughout. Overall comments and banding is awarded, with justification, and an overall grade.
The resource also includes the essays without comments, for students to mark on their own, before going over comments/grades. The essays can also be used as revision resources for students practising their own exam-style essays.
Grade A+ and B essays
Mark scheme for both AS and A Level included for marking.
Download as both Word and PDF documents.
These essays are indented for the OCR AS/A Level specification, although it can be applied across specifications using alternative marking schemes.
Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!
This resource includes two essays answering two different A-Level exam question on the topic of Bonhoeffer. Both essays have been marked stringently and comments are written throughout. Overall comments and banding is awarded, with justification, and an overall grade.
The resource also includes the essays without comments, for students to mark on their own, before going over comments/grades. The essays can also be used as revision resources for students practising their own exam-style essays.
Grade A and B essays
Mark scheme for both AS and A Level included for marking.
Download as both Word and PDF documents.
These essays are indented for the OCR AS/A Level specification, although it can be applied across specifications using alternative marking schemes.
Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!
This resource includes two essays answering two different A-Level exam question on the topic of Gender. Both essays have been marked stringently and comments are written throughout. Overall comments and banding is awarded, with justification, and an overall grade.
The resource also includes the essays without comments, for students to mark on their own, before going over comments/grades. The essays can also be used as revision resources for students practising their own exam-style essays.
Grade A+ and B essays
Mark scheme for both AS and A Level included for marking.
Download as both Word and PDF documents.
These essays are indented for the OCR AS/A Level specification, although it can be applied across specifications using alternative marking schemes.
Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!
This resource includes two essays answering two different A-Level exam question on the topic of Jesus Christ (Jesus as liberator and as teacher of morality). Both essays have been marked stringently and comments are written throughout. Overall comments and banding is awarded, with justification, and an overall grade.
The resource also includes the essays without comments, for students to mark on their own, before going over comments/grades. The essays can also be used as revision resources for students practising their own exam-style essays.
Grade A+ and A essays
Mark scheme for both AS and A Level included for marking.
Download as both Word and PDF documents.
These essays are indented for the OCR AS/A Level specification, although it can be applied across specifications using alternative marking schemes.
Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!
Creative and visually engaging learning mat / task sheet for Christianity: the Life of Jesus - from birth to ascension. It covers the four main events in Jesus’ life that are examined at GCSE.
Can be used for revision, cover work, homework or class work - incredibly versatile resource!
Task mat includes:
Knowledge
Choice of Tasks
Challenge question (Analysis question for extended writing)
Download as an A3 word document and as an A4 PDF, for compatibility.
Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!
This resource includes two essays answering two different A-Level exam question on the topic of Death and the Afterlife. Both essays have been marked stringently and comments are written throughout. Overall comments and banding is awarded, with justification, and an overall grade.
The resource also includes the essays without comments, for students to mark on their own, before going over comments/grades. The essays can also be used as revision resources for students practising their own exam-style essays.
Grade A+ and C essays
Mark scheme for both AS and A Level included for marking.
Download as both Word and PDF documents.
These essays are indented for the OCR AS/A Level specification, although it can be applied across specifications using alternative marking schemes.
Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!
This resource includes two essays answering two different A-Level exam question on the topic of Augustine (Possibility of living a moral life). Both essays have been marked stringently and comments are written throughout. Overall comments and banding is awarded, with justification, and an overall grade.
The resource also includes the essays without comments, for students to mark on their own, before going over comments/grades. The essays can also be used as revision resources for students practising their own exam-style essays.
Grade A+ and C essays
Mark scheme for both AS and A Level included for marking.
Download as both Word and PDF documents.
These essays are indented for the OCR AS/A Level specification, although it can be applied across specifications using alternative marking schemes.
Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!
This resource includes two essays answering two different A-Level exam question on the topic of Conscience (Comparing Aquinas and Freud; Conscience as infallible voice of God). Both essays have been marked stringently and comments are written throughout. Overall comments and banding is awarded, with justification, and an overall grade.
The resource also includes the essays without comments, for students to mark on their own, before going over comments/grades. The essays can also be used as revision resources for students practising their own exam-style essays.
Grade C and D essays
Mark scheme for both AS and A Level included for marking.
Download as both Word and PDF documents.
“To improve” exercises to help A Level practice
These essays are indented for the OCR AS/A Level specification, although it can be applied across specifications using alternative marking schemes.
Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!
This resource includes two essays answering an A-Level exam question on the topic of Natural Law. Both essays have been marked stringently and comments are written throughout. Overall comments and banding is awarded, with justification, and an overall grade.
The resource also includes the essays without comments, for students to mark on their own, before going over comments/grades. The essays can also be used as revision resources for students practising their own exam-style essays.
Grade A and D essays
Mark scheme for both AS and A Level included for marking.
Download as both Word and PDF documents.
These essays are indented for the OCR AS/A Level specification, although it can be applied across specifications using alternative marking schemes.
Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!
This resource is a series of three instructional videos (and their accompanying PowerPoints) to cover exam technique in GCSE Religious Studies - AQA specification.
The videos are ideal for home/remote learning - or just as a reminder before sitting formal exams and assessments. In addition, the PowerPoints are also included for classroom practice and for individual teachers to create their own exam technique videos.
There are three videos:
Q1 and Q2 (1-mark and 2-mark questions) - lasting <5 mins
Q3 and Q4 (4-mark and 5-mark questions) - lasting > 10 mins
Q5 (12-mark questions) - lasting >10 mins
Each video explores:
What to expect from each question
Wording of the question
Marks available
How to achieve the marks
Sample questions
Sample answers
Exam practise
Scaffolding is included in the videos/Powerpoint.
Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!