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 Buddhism 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 textbook offers a tried and trusted approach to cover the study of Buddhism, and thematic studies from the perspective of Buddhism, for the new AQA GCSE Religious Studies specification A. It provides a range of activity types, study tips and assessment guidance.

This revision guide covers all the beliefs and practices from Christianity and Buddhism that your students need to know for the AQA GCSE Religious Studies A exam. They will revise everything from the nature of God in Christianity to the Buddha's life in Buddhism. Thematic studies will help them look at themes through the eyes of both religions.

Building on the Oxford AQA GCSE Religious Studies Student Books, this Revision Guide for Christianity and Buddhism offers a structured approach to revising the new 9-1 exams. With all essential content condensed and made memorable, and plenty of exam practice, tips and annotated sample answers, students can confidently prepare for their new exams.