The New Grade 9-1 Framework for GCSE RS began this term. The Assessment Framework supports grade boundaries and the statement of attainment concerning each grade from 9-1. This is still in its infancy but the move away from levels has caused confusion and resulted in numerous systems. I hope and trust this is helpful. This was mainly developed to bridge the Key Stage 3 move away from levels and make it representative of GCSE 9-1.

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.

AQA Religion and Multicultural Society- This is Topic 4 in Spec B and I have produced a Scheme of Work and accompanying power-point presentation. The Slides meet the Spec B Scheme of Work and Specification for AQA. I hope and trust it is helpful. Please do leave feedback.

This is a project where pupils use the suggested resources to complete beliefs, quotes and teachings for all the Themes in Paper 2. We focus on Theme A,B,D and E. The project will aid all pupils with having a point of reference when answering exam questions and learning about religious views on the topics. Paper 2 does allow non religious views to be included in the 12 markers so I have also added a column for this. We teach the Equality Act, Human rights and other laws to give a third view which allows pupils to write much more and gain more depth on each topic. Once completed colleagues can use the best ones to plan further learning activities - perhaps share more basic versions (fully editable) for the less able. The Table layout makes writing 4, 5 and 12 markers much easier as pupils locate the relevant word and the key teachings to populate their own responses. I am making it free during these COVID times and hopefully save colleagues time as this is the final week of term for many.

I have used quotes shared by user Cillachinchilla’s to create a booklet where pupils can learn to apply and understand them better. This can be used as a homework booklet or a home learning pack during School lockdown. Thanks to Cillachinchilla for initially sharing. I hope it is useful for all colleagues. The quotes mainly focus on applying Christianity to the themes paper but can be used at the end of Year 9 too. Hope all colleagues are safe and well.

A basic scaffold for pupils to practice structuring their essays to support extended writing for 12 markers in paper 1 Beliefs and practices and Paper 2 Thematic studies. Can be used to improve practice Can be used to promote independence Can be used to ensure pupils can write basic responses rather than missing questions out Has worked well with Target grade 3-7 pupils. Higher attainers who need tweeks have also used it to success.

Hi colleagues this is for AQA SPEC B Religion and Citizenship Unit 1 Topic 1 Religion and Relationships The revision notes use all the key words and quotes in short paragraphs that support pupil progress in revision and in lessons. Whilst it is for revision, it can be used in lesson planning and teaching and learning. This Unit is relevant to current Year 11s and next years Year 11 as final exams for this unit will take place in Summer 2017 The revision notes cover the main concepts/key words and applies religious quotes and beliefs suitable for full grade range (low to high). Pupils have used them and it has helped support their written answers. This could support OCR, EDEXCEL and WJEC Specs too, but is focussed on meeting AQA Specification B.

Model answers using the exam markscheme to help pupils revise. This can also be used to model, scaffold and support teaching and learning in the AQA A 9-1 Christianity option. Colleagues can also use the resource as part of curriculum planning where pupils can complete a relevant exam question and compare it to a model response.

AQA SPEC B UNIT 2 is coming to an end this year but much of the content in the NEW GRADE 9-1 GCSE SPEC A is the same especially in the Thematic studies modules. This will support progress for all learning groups. these 50 quick questions can be used in paired or group activities as well as independent learning activities. The aim is to embed knowledge and allow pupils to recall and apply knowledge and understanding. The Quick Question approach was observed in maths lessons so I have tried to adopt it for Religious Studies. Hope it helps all colleagues and pupils!

This resource can be printed on A4 and acts as a bridge between beliefs and practices In the updated SOW for GCSE Christianity, 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.

This resource can ideally be used across two lessons. Pupils can explore each quote and what it means Pupils can be encouraged to develop each quote using the headings below Quotes are paraphrased to allow accessibility for lower and middle attainers Quotes can be used for paired discussion Teacher can give a sheet with religious and non-religious concepts from paper 1 and Paper 2 Themes and pupils can allocate quotes that apply to more than one topic to consolidate. Having used it across the ability range, pupil feedback was positive and they felt more comfortable using them Allows for coverage across both papers At a higher level pupils could learn to manipulate and apply quotes across ALL themes

Two Power point presentations that can be shown on screen covering up to 6 lessons which targets specific knowledge and understanding across Themes A, B, D and E. This is best used in Teacher led sessions. Pupils can answer each slide Pupils can develop each response to support 4,5 and 12 mark reasoned arguments using core beliefs at the bottom of each slide Pupils can apply responses across topics e.g. “Do not murder” or “Stewardship”. Helps pupils include Christianity in their responses Helps pupils identify knowledge which can be easily recalled Helps pupils understand contrast and similar especially for 4 markers Can be developed further with linked exam style questions Can be uploaded onto Teams/Google classroom once used in class

This resource is a blank proforma. It can be printed A4 or A3. It is crucial that any resource can be used in multiple ways especially when colleagues spend time and effort making them and pupils do respond in different ways. It can be used to check what pupils know as part of retrieval practice It can be used to populate and then test learners It can be used for paired/group activities in Paper 2 Themes It can be used as a revision aid based on what the teacher has taught It can be used to support modelling exam responses for pupils It can be used to support scaffolding especially for 4 and 5 Mark responses including the key questions of contrasting beliefs. It is applicable to Themes A, B, D and E. It can be modified to support other themes. Once completed, it can be used as a knowledge organiser. It worked very well with my Year 11 groups. The activity can be repeated throughout the learning cycle to promote retrieval and progress.

Delivering this unit for the second time and have devised a lesson to introduce GCSE pupils to War and Peace. Based on identifying what pupils already know to inform progress for the unit and plan teaching and learning. Suitable for the AQA Legacy and newly introduced Specification.

This will be the last year for this spec but it is very relevant for the new GCSE 9-1 Religious studies GCSE targeted towards Grade 1-6. Each key concept or word has the most relevant quotes so pupils can have a one stop shop as to the most appropriate quotes. These quotes and beliefs are from the AQA Mark scheme for each unit and builds on my topic specific knowledge organisers but is explicitly linked to religious quotes and beliefs.

Hi all. To support the Spec B AQA Religious Studies GCSE - model answers for unit 1 Religion and citizenship, covering identity, relationships, sport and multicultural society, marked and checked by an AQA examiner. Please note you can use these for revision; live marking or sharing with less able pupils to make more progress. There are more to come. I have used the mark scheme from AQA to support these answers.

AQA SPEC B UNIT 2 is coming to an end this year but much of the content in the NEW GRADE 9-1 GCSE SPEC A is the same especially in the Thematic studies modules. This will support progress for all learning groups. these 50 quick questions can be used in paired or group activities as well as independent learning activities. The aim is to embed knowledge and allow pupils to recall and apply knowledge and understanding. The Quick Question approach was observed in maths lessons so I have tried to adopt it for Religious Studies. Hope it helps all colleagues and pupils!

Simple revision sheet for all pupils studying the AQA A 9-1 GCSE Islam unit. Summarises the main parts between articles and pillars in Sunni Islam. The majority of questions in beliefs and practices focus on the 6 articles and 5 pillars. This would be ideal for Grade 3-6 students and it has also been good for grades 7-9 as a form of revision.

A full knowledge organiser based on the AQA A 9-1 GCSE Islam Unit covering key quotes, beliefs, explanations and examples of practice. Organised to support learners across the 9-1 ability range. It worked really well with 5 and 12 Markers. Please do let me know how you get on. This should be especially useful where RE departments do not have enough curriculum time and may need ready to use resources that cover all key beliefs in one space. They can support immediate progress and can be used like Science Knowledge Organisers.

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.