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!

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.

A list of beliefs and practices with key bits in bold to support learners who revise best through lists. I have tried to reduce fact so it is in small chunks. Pupils can use the sheet printed on 4 sheets per page and fold for a mini cards revision list. Supports learners of all abilities. As a teaching tool can be used to check misconceptions, affirm previous learning and be used a tick sheet to self reflect on what pupils know.

Made for the AQA SPEC A, Paper 2 Theme E Crime and Punishment. I had found numerous workbooks online for other themes but needed one on Theme E. So i have put one together using the specification and relevant knowledge. Over thirty pages of information, exam style questions and comprehension. This can be literally printed or uploaded for students to work from. AQA have stated that Theme E Crime and Punishment is a popular choice nationally so this can also be used for other Exam specifications like Edexcel and WJEC and OCR. Thank you for looking, I really hope it helps colleagues save time and drive 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.

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.

This will be the last year for this SPEC but I found it worked really well in the last two weeks before the examination.

Spread over 4 Lessons but delivered over 6-8 lessons. Lesson plans that cover the Religion and Prejudice Unit of work and cover all requirements of the Syllabus for this topic. Colleagues can change and amend as they see fit. This will be the last year for this SPEC under AQA. Hope it helps.

Part of the AQA RS GCSE UNIT 2 Topic, Religion and Prejudice. Specifically dealing with the key points regarding Religious perspectives on Homosexuality and Role of women. This lesson focusses on covering the Syllabus requirements in a mixed ability setting. This will be the last year for this SPEC under AQA.

Hi colleagues. we are under two months away from the final exam and we want to support pupils with revision for the GCSE AQA SPEC B Unit 2. Please see model answers developed from exemplars, pupil exam papers from AQA and the mark scheme. It can support pupils at all abilities and will also support AQA SPEC A GRADE 9-1 Thematic studies for next year.

Hi colleagues. we are under two months away from the final exam and we want to support pupils with revision for the GCSE AQA SPEC B Unit 2. Please see model answers developed from exemplars, pupil exam papers from AQA and the mark scheme. It covers every 3 marker from 2011-2015 in the Paper 2 It can support pupils at all abilities and will also support AQA SPEC A GRADE 9-1 Thematic studies for next year.

Model 6 mark answers for all questions on paper 1covering relationships, sport, multicultural society and identity. The answers were made using mark schemes, recalled scripts and teacher marking.

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

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.

These learning mats/knowledge organisers are designed to offer small chunks of information per topic for GCSE AQA Christianity and Islam. They cover all the beliefs and practices in the specification. Each Mat/Organiser can be used in a variety of ways in the classroom. It is best suited to middle to low ability especially where all pupils in a cohort are doing the GCSE. Higher ability pupils can use to prompt and check learning too. I have included the essential information so pupils can begin to write more ‘religious’ responses as per the specification. 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 test learners It can be used for paired/group activities in Paper 1 Beliefs and practices It can be used as a revision aid based on what the teacher has taught. It can be used to support modelling for pupils for AO1. It can be used to support scaffolding especially where pupils are engaged in I do/we do/you do. It can be printed and handed out every lesson to check previous learning. Pupils can add to it with more advanced information. Itcan be used as a knowledge organiser. It can be uploaded for pupils in Microsoft Teams or Google Classroom for online learning for those who are not attending school. It worked very well with my Year 11 groups. The MATS/knowledge organisers can be repeated throughout the learning cycle to promote retrieval and progress. I will eventually upload as separate as not everyone may do Islam Beliefs and practices at GCSE.

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.

Hi all. I have created some support material including a desk help sheet to support pupil progress using pupil speak grades. A PEE activity intervention to support high progress. A Revision Programme for Unit 1 AQA Religion and Citizenship. A Revision Pack for AQA Unit 2 Spec B Religion and Young People. Feedback appreciated.

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.