This detailed and practical guide is designed to help students understand and master the all-important AO2 skills of Critical Analysis & Evaluation, which are vital for performing well in the essay writing/long evaluation answers in the AQA GCSE exam. - Written for the AQA GCSE RS Spec A covering Component 1: Religious Beliefs, Practices & Traditions (comparing two religions) and Component 2: Thematic Studies. - Covers all specification content across Components 1 & 2 for Christianity and Islam by topic. - Highly visual 'Knowledge Organiser' format summarises all the key AO1 info that students should know by the time they tackle an exam. - Toolkit approach breaks down AO2 into easily understandable study skills that students can then learn to deploy when writing long answers in the exam. - Introduction to Evaluation section gives advice and support on how to identify different types of exam questions, how to start and structure an answer, how to build an essay and argument, how to use evidence and how to evaluate successfully. - Two Sample Answers per topic show the different evaluation skills with examiner commentary, and suggested content areas for student to bring into their trial answers. - Can be used to support classroom learning, end of topic review or final exam revision as needed.

This book combines clear and comprehensive coverage of the Eduqas specification with features to help students develop essential exam skills. It is packed with up-to-date exam guidance and exemplars showing students how to structure and improve their answers, and offers a succinct, targeted approach to preparing students for their exams.

Oxford Revise Christianity and Islam covers everything that you need to revise for AQA GCSE Religious Studies A. Knowledge Organisers cover beliefs and practices, from sin and salvation in Christianity to The Five Pillars of Islam. Thematic studies help you look at themes through the eyes of both religions. By working through the Knowledge - Retrieval - Practice sections, you will be using proven ways torevise, check and recall so that what you revise sticks in your memory.Knowledge Organisers present you with the beliefs and practices for both Christianity and Islam, as well as the thematicstudies which look at themes through the lens of both religions. Key quotes from each religion are given, while charts and tables help memory retention. An online glossary helps you to learn the definitions to key terms. Regular Retrieval questions give you an opportunity to check that you remember what you have learned. Retrieval questions from previous chapters help you to re-remember what you have learned. Finally, exam-stylePractice questions give you loads of experience of the type of question you will face in your exam. This will strengthen your ability to recall and apply knowledge in your exams. All the answers to the practice questionsas well as a helpful mark scheme are provided online.

This student book combines clear and comprehensive coverage of the Eduqas specification and features designed to help students develop essential exam skills. Authored by experienced teacher, examiner and CPD presenter, Clare Lloyd, the book provides focused coverage of the study of Christianity and Islam, and themes through the perspective of those religions. Essential content is covered in an accessible and easy to follow format, with commentaries to help explain and give context to sources of wisdom. 'Knowledge recall' and 'Evaluation practice' activities offer regular opportunities for students to retrieve and apply their knowledge. Dedicated skills practice pages packed with exam guidance, questions and exemplars show students how to structure and improve their answers. These include helpful hints and annotated responses to the (d) questions, to help students master key evaluation skills. With an introduction that talks students through what they can expect in their Eduqas exam paper, and supported by an ebook and digital resources on Kerboodle, this course offers a succinct, targeted and complete approach to confidently prepare students for their exams.

This new textbook provides a clear, informative and rigorous guide for students taking Religious Studies GCSE with all the major exam boards. It covers the philosophy and ethics content of the key GCSE specifications and examines these themes from the perspectives of Christianity, Roman Catholicism and Islam. Throughout the book, emphasis is placed on the scriptural basis of each religious view and on other sources of authority in each religious tradition. The development of core ethical and doctrinal questions is explored, and key thinkers and theologians are introduced to give a sound understanding of complex issues. Chapter by chapter, the book covers such topics as religious texts and sources of authority; the existence and nature of God; revelation and religious experience; the problem of evil; science and religion; death and life after death; human nature and personal relationships; human rights, conflict and crime; and global issues. There is also a dedicated chapter on study skills and exam techniques, and each chapter includes student-friendly features such as revision summaries, questions and activities. While the book has been designed with the new GCSE specifications and reforms in mind, it encourages students to see the full significance of these issues by going beyond the narrow confines of their own specification. As such, Religious Studies for GCSE will be the ideal companion for investigating this rich and fascinating area of human life.

Build the confidence, knowledge and skills your students need to succeed in AQA GCSE Religious Studies A. This time-saving, write-in workbook can be used flexibly for classwork or homework, throughout the course or for revision and exam practice. - Improve understanding through a range of activities that enable students to review, reinforce and apply their knowledge across each component of the course - Prepare for assessment with exam-style questions to help students practise and perfect their technique - Encourage independent study and progression with answers online This workbook covers: Component 1: The study of religions: beliefs, teachings and practices - Christianity - Judaism Component 2: Religious, philosophical and ethical studies - Theme A: Relationships and families - Theme B: Religion and life - Theme C: The existence of God and revelation - Theme D: Religion, peace and conflict - Theme E: Religion, crime and punishment - Theme F: Religion, human rights and social justice

Religion and animal rights - Religion and planet Earth - Religion and prejudice - Religion and early life - Religion, war and peace - Religion and young people.

This textbook offers a tried and trusted approach from a team of experienced authors to cover the study of Catholic Christianity, Islam, Judaism and thematic studies, for the new AQA GCSE Religious Studies specification B. It provides a range of activity types, study tips and assessment guidance.