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Overview:
This GCSE AQA Religious Studies (RS) resource focuses on mastering 12-mark questions in the Islam unit. It’s designed to boost exam technique, deepen understanding of beliefs and practices, and build writing confidenc ideal for teachers, tutors, and students in the 2025 exam cycle.

What’s included:

10 fully written 12-mark questions

Grade 9 model answers with examiner commentary

Student-friendly 4-week revision planner

Self-assessment and peer-marking checklist

Key vocabulary reference sheet (beliefs & practices)

Topics Covered:
✔ Tawhid
✔ Akhirah (afterlife)
✔ Risalah (prophethood)
✔ Salah, Zakah, Sawm
✔ Hajj and Jihad
✔ Qur’an, Hadith, and Islamic law

Ideal for:

AQA GCSE RS Paper 1 (Islam)

Classroom revision, independent study, or homework

Use as an intervention or booster pack

Last-minute Year 11 revision prep

FAQs
Q: Is this suitable for other exam boards?
A: It is specifically designed for AQA, but the 12-mark format and content will also support learners studying Islam on Edexcel or OCR with minor adaptation.

Q: Can this be used with Year 10 students?
A: Yes. It’s great for building 12-mark skills early and can also be broken into homework or in-class tasks across the year.

Q: Are the answers differentiated?
A: Yes. Each question includes a Grade 9-level response with commentary. You can use these to model or scaffold lower-tier responses.

Disclaimer:
This resource has been created independently and is not endorsed by or affiliated with AQA. All exam-style questions and answers are designed by experienced educators for revision purposes only. Teachers should always refer to the official AQA mark schemes and specifications for assessment accuracy.