Mathematics - Year 7
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Below you will find more specific information about the curriculum in Religious Studies for students who have chosen this subject for GCSE, explaining to you what students will learn, when, why and how. There is also information about how parents/carers are able to support students in their learning, extra-curricular opportunities in this subject and how it links to other subjects and the wider world.
Subject Key Concepts
#1 Beliefs and Practices #2 Sources of Wisdom #3 Symbols and Actions #4 Prayer, Worship and Reflection
#5 Identity and Belonging #6 Ultimate Questions #7 Human Responsibility and Values #8 Justice and Fairness
Please click here for Subject Key Concepts.
Curriculum Overview for the Autumn Term - Year 10
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Curriculum Overview for the Autumn Term - Year 11
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Useful documents:
Please click here for a PDF of curriculum overview for Year 10.
Please click here for a PDF of curriculum overview for Year 11.
While this information covers a broad range of areas, please do get in touch with the Subject Leader Mrs Wells if you have any questions.
Please click on the questions below to find out more.
Which exam board will students be examined by?
AQA
How are groups organised?
Classes are mixed ability. They have five one hour lessons per fortnight
What characteristics does a successful student have in this subject?
The most successful students are inquisitive and open minded. They work hard to learn the course content and apply it to the exam questions.
How will students learn at this level?
- Taught lessons and power-points
- Practising different exam skills
- Discussion
- Peer and teacher assessment
- Group, pair and individual work
- Homework that encourages and extends learning
How will students’ learning be assessed at this level?
There are two exams at the end of Year 11, each containing x5 questions
- 1 mark – multiple choice
- 2 marks – question basic answer
- 4 marks – for and against answer or two opinions
- 5 marks – same as question 4, but must include a quote as supporting evidence
- 12 marks – essay question, x3 paragraphs for, against and own opinion
Students will practice all of these questions and skills during the two years
When do key assessments take place?
8 units – assessments at the end of each taught unit
Mock exams etc – see exam timetable and school calendar
How can parents/carers support students’ learning?
Ensure students do all homework – will always be on SMHW
Help students learn the key words – help and support them to do this
Buy a revision guide
What equipment do students need for this subject?
Essential School Equipment
How does this subject link to other subjects?
English: written work and communication / presentation skills
What websites or resources may be helpful to support students’ learning?
http://www2.aqa.org.uk/subjects/religious-studies/gcse/religious-studies-a-8062
Exam board Information
What extra-curricular or enrichment opportunities are available for students in this subject at this level?
There is a philosophy club that runs once a week, students should come along to debate contemporary issues and extend / use their knowledge and learning.
What sort of careers can this subject lead to?
Teaching, Social Work, Law, Police.
What does student work look like in this subject at this level?
http://www2.aqa.org.uk/subjects/religious-studies/gcse/religious-studies-a-8062
How does this subject support a broad and balanced curriculum, meeting the needs of all students, and developing traditional core skills?
Covers a range of contemporary topics that are essential for students moving into the world of work after school. We cover a range of philosophical, religious and ethical issues, allowing for a broad and balanced curriculum that covers the religions of Christianity and Islam.
Lessons contain a range of strategies that allow for stretch and challenge; all lessons are differentiated.
Core skills in relation to religion are also covered – for example basic skills such as knowing key terms in relation to the religions. There is also an emphasis on the students written English as they are marked on their SPaG
How does this subject promote creativity, critical thinking, practice, perseverance and resilience, and making links?
Students are continually required to make links about what they have learnt in relation to how they feel; how this impacts on the daily lives of believers; how secular or other religions might respond to this key idea; how historical or geographical factors might influence people’s beliefs etc Students are also encouraged to think critically about the learning and give their own, informed opinion.
Students are encouraged to persevere through the repetition of practice exam questions, feedback from marking and the use of formal assessments.
How does this subject encourage enrichment and the development of cultural capital, deep learning, and inclusivity?
When learning in this subject, students are encouraged to read round the topic areas, therefore extending and expanding their understanding. What they learn should allow them to make informed decisions about what they see beyond the classroom and school environment.
All students that learn PRE should be open to the ideas of others, be willing to listen to and speak about the view-points. This is implicit in the teaching of all KS4 lessons.