This is a mock paper based on the gaps in the Specimen material coverage. It is written in the question language of the SAMS, trying to build familiarity and continuity for students. All seven religions are present, so that the two used by the school can be selected from these. Both sections (Beliefs and Teachings, and, Practices) are on the same page to reduce copying. This can be used as a mock exam (issued in its entirety, or just the relevant sections), can be given as homework, used in class as a peer answer/mark exercise, or as additional familiarisation alongside the SAMS. A companion mark scheme is also available on this site.

Topic by topic (17 files in total), the Specification section for Christianity (Beliefs) is covered through the prism of the types of questions asked in the Sample Materials published by AQA. This means the students can have a set of notes covering the areas they need to know for the exam. These topic sheets also offer some ideas for questions for every topic in all the question types found on the exam (1, 2, 4, 5, 12 mark questions) based on all the formats published by AQA to be able to see each topic in exam terms in both knowledge and evaluation style questions. How to use - Whilst written as revision sheets, and given that they unpack the Specification, the sheets could be used as the basis for teaching each topic, or can be used as homework sheets (as they provide the information and some sample questions). They could also be simplified, or used in comprehension tasks as well as discussion and for exam question practice. They are suitable for Full and Short course GCSE. They were written for Y10, but would be the same for Y11. More to be posted, when the next set is complete.

This is a set of revision sheets for WJEC GCSE Religious Studies for Buddhism - Beliefs. It takes into account the question forms asked in the published SAMS, presenting material to support revision for the angles of questioning they pose. So it covers key terms, key and other teachings, general and specific religious information to do with each topic, and examples of diversity in belief/ practice. The reverse of each two-sided sheet provides guidance on answering each of the question types from the SAMS - so that students can become more familiar and so comfortable with the topics in exam terms. There are a number of sample questions for students to practise with in each format. The sheets can be used as a revision tool at home, as notes for class, to set homework from the questions on there. They also form a good basic level of knowledge for any teacher, and good examples of questions which can be explored with classes.

AQA GCSE RS (9-1) has questions which demand the use of teachings if a student wishes to achieve a good grade. These are sheets to give two relevant and usable teachings per topic area for the Beliefs and Practices sections for Hinduism. Each section is covered in two sides. Can be used as an aide memoire in class, as a revision sheet, to aid question response. Also useful as a homework aid – so that homework can be set with students using their own ‘teachings sheet’ which they have at home. Could be laminated/stuck to the desk as a permanent feature of lessons whilst covering the section in class , so that students can have them available in discussion and written work.

This resource provides a set of templates for students to make notes on for AQA Theme F – Religion, human rights and social justice. The templates cover all the topics within the Theme. It can be used in a revision session as the teacher does Q and A; can be used between students for them to complete from their memory (information retrieval being a more effective form of revision than simple note taking) or from notes; can be set as homework to complete after the Theme has been studied. Once completed, it gives the student a revision resource which they have engaged in and completed, so they are more likely to remember. Central is a provocative statement on the topic (which is stated at the bottom of the page for clarity) to trigger discussion. Each template is split into key words, beliefs/teachings about, influence and diversity – which is where the student makes their notes. There is no religion specified in the templates, so they can be used in any classroom ​

This resource provides a set of templates for students to make notes on for AQA Theme A – Relationships and Families. The templates cover all the topics within the Theme. It can be used in a revision session as the teacher does Q and A; can be used between students for them to complete from their memory (information retrieval being a more effective form of revision than simple note taking) or from notes; can be set as homework to complete after the Theme has been studied. Once completed, it gives the student a revision resource which they have engaged in and completed, so they are more likely to remember. Central is a provocative statement on the topic (which topic is stated at the bottom of the page for clarity) to trigger discussion. Each template is split into key words, beliefs/teachings about, influence and diversity – which is where the student makes their notes. Since this is a template, it does not matter which religion is being covered in class - all fit notes-wise.

This is a set of revision sheets for WJEC GCSE Religious Studies for Buddhism - Practices. It takes into account the question forms asked in the published SAMS, presenting material to support revision for the angles of questioning they pose. So it covers key terms, key and other teachings, general and specific religious information to do with each topic, and examples of diversity in belief/ practice. The reverse of each two-sided sheet provides guidance on answering each of the question types from the SAMS - so that students can become more familiar and so comfortable with the topics in exam terms. There are a number of sample questions for students to practise with in each format. The sheets can be used as a revision tool at home, as notes for class, to set homework from the questions on there. They also form a good basic level of knowledge for any teacher, and good examples of questions which can be explored with classes.

AQA GCSE RS (9-1) has questions which demand the use of teachings if a student wishes to achieve a good grade. Whilst it is easy to just teach students to give the obvious - karma, Dharma, ahimsa, Right Action (etc) - it is more impressive to have more directly applicable teachings, and to show a more detailed knowledge through these. These are sheets to give two relevant and usable teachings per topic area for the Beliefs and Practices sections for Buddhism. Each section is covered in two sides. Can be used as an aide memoire in class, as a revision sheet, to aid question response. Also useful as a homework aid – so that homework can be set with students using their own ‘teachings sheet’ which they have at home. Could be laminated/stuck to the desk as a permanent feature of lessons whilst covering the section in class , so that students can have them available in discussion and written work.

AQA GCSE RS (9-1) Specification A has questions which demand the use of teachings if a student wishes to achieve a good grade. These are sheets to give two relevant and usable teachings per topic area for Theme C – The Existence of God and Revelation - from Islam. The Theme covers specific teachings, which relate to each element of the Theme. The teachings are also explained to show their application to the issue. Can be used as an aide memoire in class, as a revision sheet, to aid question response. Also useful as a homework aid – so that homework can be set with students using their own ‘teachings sheet’ which they have at home. Could be laminated/stuck to the desk as a permanent feature of lessons whilst covering the section in class , so that students can have them available in discussion and written work.

This is an annotated powerpoint used with students to teach them good technique for answering twelve mark questions from the AQA (9-1) GCSE Religious Studies Spec A. It uses examples from Beliefs and Practices (Christianity). The religious Beliefs and Practices examples can easily be swapped for other religions (using the SAMs). The powerpoint is quite methodical - example, technique from markscheme, practice. Teacher notes on each slide help deliver it in class.

These are materials for revising Theme A from the perspective of Islam. From the specification, the Theme is split into a series of topics, each having its own sheet. Using the exam questions as published in Specimen Materials as a start point, the topics are tackled via these questions on the first side of each sheet. On the reverse of the sheet are examples of potential questions, using the language of the Specimen Materials. These can be used in class, as a revision aid, issued for homework to do some/all the questions. They can form the basis of a lesson. They are useful for non-specialists to support subject knowledge.

These are materials for revising Theme A from the perspective of Christianity. From the specification, the Theme is split into a series of topics, each having its own sheet. Using the exam questions as published in Specimen Materials as a start point, the topics are tackled via these questions on the first side of each sheet. On the reverse of the sheet are examples of potential questions, using the language of the Specimen Materials. These can be used in class, as a revision aid, issued for homework to do some/all the questions. They can form the basis of a lesson. They are useful for non-specialists to support subject knowledge.

This is a set of revision sheets for WJEC GCSE Religious Studies for Theme 4 - Issues of Human Rights - studied from the Christian perspective. It takes into account the question forms asked in the published SAMS, presenting material to support revision for the angles of questioning they pose. So it covers key terms, key and other teachings, general and specific religious information to do with each topic, and examples of diversity in belief/ practice. The reverse of each two-sided sheet provides guidance on answering each of the question types from the SAMS - so that students can become more familiar and so comfortable with the topics in exam terms. There are a number of sample questions for students to practise with in each format. The sheets can be used as a revision tool at home, as notes for class, to set homework from the questions on there. They also form a good basic level of knowledge for any teacher, and good examples of questions which can be explored with classes.

Topic by topic (21 files in total), the Specification section for Christianity (Practices) is covered through the prism of the types of questions asked in the sample materials published by AQA. This means the students can have a set of notes covering the areas they need to know for the exam. These topic sheets also offer some ideas for questions for every topic in all the questions types found in the exam (1, 2, 4, 5, 12 mark questions) based on all the formats published by AQA to be able to see each topic in exam terms in both knowledge and evaluation style questions. How to use - whilst written as revision sheets, and given that they unpack the Specification, the sheets could be used as the basis for teaching each topic, or could be used as homework sheets (as they provide the information and some sample questions). They could also be simplified or used in comprehension tasks as well as discussion and for exam question practice. They are suitable for full course GCSE. they were written for Y10, but the same would be used with Y11. More to be posted - on other religions - when completed.

This is an annotated powerpoint used with students to teach them good technique for answering five mark questions from the AQA (9-1) GCSE Religious Studies Spec A. It uses examples from Beliefs and Practices (Christianity and Islam), and Themes. The religious Beliefs and Practices examples can easily be swapped for other religions (using the SAMs). The powerpoint is quite methodical - example, technique from markscheme, sample answers for marking, practice.

These are a set of double-sided sheets to cover the Beliefs section of AQAs RS Spec A for Judaism. The information can also be used for other exam boards. The first side of each sheet gives information about a topic within the Beliefs section. The second side gives some examples of potential questions - based on the Sample Assessment Materials (SAMs) which have been published by AQA. It is a revision tool as it specifically targets knowledge needed for exam questions. it provides a number of teachings for each topic area - as AQAs questions demand the use of teachings for a student to get high marks - which are explained. It works for any KS4. Teachers could use it as the basis for preparing a lesson(s), issue it for revision or as a homework.

AQA GCSE RS (9-1) has questions which demand the use of teachings if a student wishes to achieve a good grade. These are sheets to give two relevant and usable teachings per topic area for Theme C – The Existence of God and Revelation - from Christianity. The Theme is covered in two sides – general and specific teachings. Can be used as an aide memoire in class, as a revision sheet, to aid question response. Also useful as a homework aid – so that homework can be set with students using their own ‘teachings sheet’ which they have at home. Could be laminated/stuck to the desk as a permanent feature of lessons whilst covering the section in class , so that students can have them available in discussion and written work.

AQA GCSE RS (9-1) has questions which demand the use of teachings if a student wishes to achieve a good grade. These are sheets to give two relevant and usable teachings per topic area for Theme E – Religion, Crime and Punishment - from Christianity. The Theme is covered in two sides – general and specific teachings. Can be used as an aide memoire in class, as a revision sheet, to aid question response. Also useful as a homework aid – so that homework can be set with students using their own ‘teachings sheet’ which they have at home. Could be laminated/stuck to the desk as a permanent feature of lessons whilst covering the section in class , so that students can have them available in discussion and written work.

This is a set of revision sheets for WJEC GCSE Religious Studies for Theme 3 - Issues of Good and Evil - studied from the Christian perspective. It takes into account the question forms asked in the published SAMS, presenting material to support revision for the angles of questioning they pose. So it covers key terms, key and other teachings, general and specific religious information to do with each topic, and examples of diversity in belief/ practice. The reverse of each two-sided sheet provides guidance on answering each of the question types from the SAMS - so that students can become more familiar and so comfortable with the topics in exam terms. There are a number of sample questions for students to practise with in each format. The sheets can be used as a revision tool at home, as notes for class, to set homework from the questions on there. They also form a good basic level of knowledge for any teacher, and good examples of questions which can be explored with classes.

This is a set of revision sheets for WJEC GCSE Religious Studies for Theme 3 - Issues of Good and Evil - studied from the Christian perspective. It takes into account the question forms asked in the published SAMS, presenting material to support revision for the angles of questioning they pose. So it covers key terms, key and other teachings, general and specific religious information to do with each topic, and examples of diversity in belief/ practice. The reverse of each two-sided sheet provides guidance on answering each of the question types from the SAMS - so that students can become more familiar and so comfortable with the topics in exam terms. There are a number of sample questions for students to practise with in each format. The sheets can be used as a revision tool at home, as notes for class, to set homework from the questions on there. They also form a good basic level of knowledge for any teacher, and good examples of questions which can be explored with classes.