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.

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.

Key words for Beliefs and practices in AQA A 9-1 Religious studies. Focusses on Christianity and Islam. Can be photocopied or used on the board.

20 Model answers to 4 and 5 mark questions for GCSE RS Paper 1 Christianity beliefs and practices - (Salvation, Creation, Church, Worship, CAFOD, Crucifixion) Part of a bundle booklet but some schools teach other religions alongside Christianity. This booklet covers 4 and 5 markers for Paper 1 Christianity . 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.

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.

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 revision presentation covers all the major concepts and key words that have come up in the GCSE Sociology AQA Specification. The slides are mix and match and colleagues can break this down into specific sessions focussed on Studying Society, Families and Education. I have added some revision questions in to support.

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.

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.

20 Model answers to 4 and 5 mark questions for Paper 1 Islam beliefs and practices (5 Pillars, Tawhid, Angels, Holy Books, Quran, Muhammad, Shia beliefs) Part of a bundle booklet with Themes ABDE in paper 2 Thematic studies. This booklet covers 4 and 5 markers for Paper 1 Christianity . 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.

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.

An introduction to crime for AQA GCSE Sociology.

Pupil friendly revision guide for the AQA GCSE Sociology Unit 2 Topic on the mass media. The revision notes have been made with pupils in mind. They can also be used by NQTs to brush up on subject knowledge. More to come.

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.

A presentation to support pupils knowledge of the different families in Britain today. Covers the key requirements of the Specification including the functions of family.

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.

Developed generically to support progress in Teaching and Learning across RE, Citizenship and PSHE in our school. The Grid is shared with pupils, TAs and used by specialists/non specialists to monitor, standardise, self/peer assess and develop Pupil/Teacher dialogue. Feedback and comments on improvement helpful. Thanks for your support