Hi all. I work in developing resources for RE and Sociology based on the NEW AQA Specifications for 9-1. My resources aim to make planning more efficient and support targeting to raise pupil progress. I am proficient in developing a range of resources that will have longevity and a positive impact on learning and progress.
Hi all. I work in developing resources for RE and Sociology based on the NEW AQA Specifications for 9-1. My resources aim to make planning more efficient and support targeting to raise pupil progress. I am proficient in developing a range of resources that will have longevity and a positive impact on learning and progress.
This is for AQA SPEC A 9-1 GCSE Islam practices. The booklet uses the specification and puts together a full range of key information and relevant GCSE Exam style questions. The booklet gives due consideration to the Shia 10 Obligations and the festivals which were popular in the 2019 Exam series. This will allow colleagues to maybe use for home learning during COVID 19 Lockdown. The booklet is mainly used for GCSE Year 10/11 as revision but also as class work. Pupils enjoyed the booklet and it allowed all abilities in the groups to access the learning.
Crime, Inequality and Media model responses to 5 mark questions for paper 2.
I have answered over 32 questions for 5 marks Using mark schemes, pupil responses and exam report feedback. These questions have come up routinely since 2011 till now. I will continue developing them moving onto 12 mark questions for paper 1 and paper 2. We still have one more year with this spec. hope it helps in the final two weeks. Only 10 questions have been omitted which were similar to questions already answered.
Thanks for having a look at these resources. I have found the new spec and available resources needing more support so I have put together these model responses for Studying Society and Research methods 38 MODEL ANSWERS. We teach Sociology 9-1 to a very mixed ability grouping. These model answers focus on 3 and 4 mark questions which focus on specific knowledge AO1 and AO2. They can support a wide range of target grades, lower ability pupils can use them to practice and learn how to respond to questions. Middle and Higher ability pupils can use them to augment them further. I have used the AQA recommended Textbook by Collins which features many of the practice questions. I have further used the exam spec, mark scheme indicative knowledge and textbook to develop each response. Feedback much appreciated. I anticipate these model responses can be used every year with a broad range of pupils. Appreciate feedback.
30 MODEL ANSWERS to 3 and 4 mark questions in the family topic. Thanks for having a look at these resources. I have found the new spec and available resources needing more support so I have put together these model responses forfPaper 1 family. We teach Sociology 9-1 to a very mixed ability grouping. These model answers focus on 3 and 4 mark questions which focus on specific knowledge AO1 and AO2. They can support a wide range of target grades – lower ability pupils can use them to practice and learn how to respond to questions. Middle and Higher ability pupils can use them to augment them further. I have used the AQA recommended Textbook by Collins which features many of the practice questions. I have further used the exam spec, mark scheme indicative knowledge and textbook to develop each response. Feedback much appreciated. I anticipate these model responses can be used every year with a broad range of pupils.
Over 33 Model answers to Paper 1 Education for GCSE 9-1 Sociology. Thanks for having a look at these resources. I have found the new spec and available resources needing more support so I have put together these model responses for Education. We teach Sociology 9-1 to a very mixed ability grouping. These model answers focus on 3 and 4 mark questions which focus on specific knowledge AO1 and AO2. They can support a wide range of target grades – lower ability pupils can use them to practice and learn how to respond to questions. Middle and Higher ability pupils can use them to augment them further. I have used the AQA recommended Textbook by Collins which features many of the practice questions. I have further used the exam spec, mark scheme indicative knowledge and textbook to develop each response. Feedback much appreciated. I anticipate these model responses can be used every year with a broad range of pupils.
This booklet covers 4 and 5 markers for Paper 1 and Paper 2 in GCSE Religious Studies AQA A. During challenging times, colleagues are under pressure to continue to prepare pupils for assessments and gather evidence. This booklet should reduce planning and aid colleagues in delivery of the course and provide much needed support for pupils in addition to existing materials. The markschemes make it clear that creditworthy statememts beyond the guidance is accepted too. This booklet supports Christianity, Islam, Theme A Relationships; Theme B Life; Theme D War and Peace; Theme E Crime and Punishment.
There are many ways to answer questions and this booklet has used the AQA Assessment material, mark schemes, Exam model answer booklets for 2018 and Examiners Reports to help put these responses together.
The Booklet can be used to stretch all abilities.
The booklet can be used in a range of ways.
These answers can be used in existing programmes of study, online/remote learning and in any preparation activities for pupils at KS4.
Pupils can use this booklet to practice exam style questions and revise key topics required by the specification.
There are many learning activities that can be generated from the booklet using school’s existing programmes of study.
I have put together a set of Notes for the GCSE AQA A Christianity Specification using pupil friendly language.
These notes can be used sheet by sheet or as a booklet.
In larger departments, each teacher could have a set of them which they can use across their teaching groups.
The Notes are in two column form
Key words are highlighted for questioning, linking, cold calling and prompting
Each point is numbered and teachers can select content for different abilities
Quotes/teachings are paraphrased in line with the specification
These can be used for other specifications from OCR/EDEXCEL and Eduqas
The Questions are kept as simple as possible to support teacher questioning
Pupils can write additional points and summarise at the end of each set of notes
There are opportunities for evaluative questioning e.g. Is belief in resurrection the most important?
Teachers are free to add further knowledge where appropriate through lesson delivery. They can also be used as knowledge organisers.
Teachers can use the Cornell Notes to promote links and I have included linked beliefs and practices where appropriate.
These notes can be used to support scaffolding for exam style questions
These notes have been organised for easy retrieval and reducing cognitive load per topic.
The headers can be used as ‘Titles’
Pupils can write out their notes in similar form so their exercise books can be used as revision guides.
Use the notes to easily locate knowledge and apply it (I do, we do, you do)
Printer and white board friendly - where copying is an issue, they can be used on the interactive whiteboard to scroll as appropriate.
Where there are errors use them as a learning activity to correct.
I hope it supports colleagues and departments to raise progress as it has been really helpful for our pupils to attain well across the ability range.
I have put together a set of Notes for the GCSE AQA A Islam Specification using pupil friendly language.
These notes can be used sheet by sheet or as a booklet.
In larger departments, each teacher could have a set of them which they can use across their teaching groups.
The Notes are in two column form
Key words are highlighted for questioning, linking, cold calling and prompting
Each point is numbered and teachers can select content for different abilities
Quotes/teachings are paraphrased in line with the specification
These can be used for other specifications from OCR/EDEXCEL and Eduqas
The Questions are kept as simple as possible to support teacher questioning
Pupils can write additional points and summarise at the end of each set of notes
There are opportunities for evaluative questioning e.g. Are Muslims only good because of the existence of hell?
Teachers are free to add further knowledge where appropriate through lesson delivery. They can also be used as knowledge organisers.
Teachers can use the Cornell Notes to promote links and I have included linked beliefs and practices where appropriate.
These notes can be used to support scaffolding for exam style questions
These notes have been organised for easy retrieval and reducing cognitive load per topic.
The headers can be used as ‘Titles’
Pupils can write out their notes in similar form so their exercise books can be used as revision guides.
Use the notes to easily locate knowledge and apply it (I do, we do, you do)
Printer and white board friendly - where copying is an issue, they can be used on the interactive whiteboard to scroll as appropriate.
Where there are errors use them as a learning activity to correct.
I hope it supports colleagues and departments to raise progress as it has been really helpful for our pupils to attain well across the ability range.
Use this booklet / plan to help pupils with 32 Essays that have come up in the AQA GCSE RS specification. (A). Essays from exams 2018-2021.
This essay maker uses all the past 12 mark exam questions that have come up and puts the relevant content into a simplified form.
Pupils simply read, understand and decide if the content is for or against/different.
This can be used in pairs/groups.
You can use this essay maker for ‘I do, you do, we do’ sequences.
They are excellent for scaffolding and modelling a step -small chunk approach to the 12 mark evaluation questions.
They can then write the essay out fully with examples, evaluation and conclusion.
This enables teachers to deliver revision effectively with a simply tick sheet format for the essays that have come up.
Use the same technique for your own 12 mark questions to stretch and challenge
Teacher can select appropriately according to ability. The top sets/ability should attempt it fully.
Teachers can use each essay for their planning when delivering the topics.
Pupils can use it to improve their knowledge and understanding of beliefs, practices and themes.
They worked brilliantly with my groups and peers from two other schools have commended this approach. Saves teachers time and you can get multiple uses out of the format.
An entire collection of power points; Revision slides; revision notes; knowledge organisers and key words covering Unit 1 Religion and Citizenship AQA Spec B of the outgoing spec. This will be useful for the new AQA Spec A GCSE Grade 9-1 Religious Studies specification