Christianity/Islam Mastery Pack

AQA GCSE Religious Studies A: Christianity and Islam

I developed this resource pack following 9 years of teaching experience and 2 years working for the exam board. The first group I used these resources with improved from an average grade of 3.9 in November of their year 11 to an average grade 5 in their summer exams.

The pack contains 3 linked resources:

1. Writing mats - covering everything needed to support literacy improvement, structuring answers to exam questions, practising use of religious teachings, timing tips, sentence starters and a key word bank
2. Q & A flashcards - indexed to be used easily alongside the textbook / revision guide and set up in a front/back printed format for use in practising general knowledge
3. Teachings flashcards - dual coded with the same images and colours as the writing mats to support retention

Writing mats can be used during any written activity to practice exam style questions as well as for revision before tests. Flashcards can be used for:

• Quick starter activities
• Extension tasks
• Revision activities in class
• Student led group work

Topics covered include:
Christian Beliefs
Christian Practices
Islamic Beliefs
Islamic Practices

Images and colours are used to assist memorisation.

I have included 2 types of files in the folder. EASY PRINT files can be printed in school, although you might need to check your printer settings when using these ppt files for assistance on how to avoid printing in full A4 size.

A second set of files are included that are set up for PROFESSIONAL PRINTING. The flashcard resources for these files include 8 sets of cards, numbered in the bottom corner to help students not to mix up different sets.