GCSE Religious studies Full Specification Activities Booklets with Answer Sheets – Ideal for Low-Stakes Testing & Exam Prep
This printable and editable activities booklet covers the entire specification for GCSE Religious studies. It’s packed with varied, student-friendly tasks designed to build confidence, support retrieval practice, and deepen understanding through structured and engaging activities.
This resource is for one subject but each specification point has an activities booklet and answers that fully align with the relevant GCSE.
Included in this resource:
Summary comprehension task
3 things you learnt reflection
Real-world examples task
Keyword identification and definition
Gap-fill paragraph with word bank
“Why? Why? Why?” thinking questions
Tiered learning: define, explain, apply, evaluate
Find the fib (true/false analysis)
Mini retrieval quiz
Mastering the exam question (sample answers with improvement tasks)
What if? creative thinking scenarios
Full answer sheet included
Perfect for independent study, in-class consolidation, or homework. Ideal for preparing students for topic tests, mock exams or final assessments.
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One booklet for each of the following specification points:
3.1.1 Buddhism
3.1.2 Christianity
3.1.3 Catholic Christianity
3.1.4 Hinduism
3.1.5 Islam
3.1.6 Judaism
3.1.7 Sikhism
3.2.1.1 Theme A: Relationships and families
3.2.1.2 Theme B: Religion and life
3.2.1.3 Theme C: The existence of God and revelation
3.2.1.4 Theme D: Religion, peace and conflict
3.2.1.5 Theme E: Religion, crime and punishment
3.2.1.6 Theme F: Religion, human rights and social justice
3.2.2.1 Theme G: St Mark’s gospel: the life of Jesus
3.2.2.2 Theme H: St Mark’s Gospel as a source of religious, moral and spiritual truths
3.2.2.2 Theme H: St Mark’s Gospel as a source of religious, moral and spiritual truths
GCSE Religious studies Full Specification Revision Booklets with Answer Sheets – Ideal for Low-Stakes Testing & Exam Prep
This printable and editable revision booklet covers the entire specification for GCSE Religious studies. It’s packed with varied, student-friendly tasks designed to boost knowledge, improve exam technique, and support retrieval practice in a low-pressure format.
This resource is for one subject but each specification point has a revision booklet and answers that fully align with the relevant GCSE.
Included in this resource:
5 multiple choice questions
Two batches of true or false statements
Gap-fill paragraph with word bank
Keyword match-up activity
Spot the mistake exam-style task
5 short answer questions
2 explain-with-example questions
1 ranking activity
Concept sorting table
Mini retrieval quiz (3×3 format)
Command word practice template
Whiteboard Q&A (10 questions)
2 mini case study application tasks
Full answer sheet included
Perfect for independent revision, in-class consolidation, or homework. Ideal for preparing students for topic tests, mock exams or final assessments.
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One booklet for each of the following specification points:
3.1.1 Buddhism
3.1.2 Christianity
3.1.3 Catholic Christianity
3.1.4 Hinduism
3.1.5 Islam
3.1.6 Judaism
3.1.7 Sikhism
3.2.1.1 Theme A: Relationships and families
3.2.1.2 Theme B: Religion and life
3.2.1.3 Theme C: The existence of God and revelation
3.2.1.4 Theme D: Religion, peace and conflict
3.2.1.5 Theme E: Religion, crime and punishment
3.2.1.6 Theme F: Religion, human rights and social justice
3.2.2.1 Theme G: St Mark’s gospel: the life of Jesus
3.2.2.2 Theme H: St Mark’s Gospel as a source of religious, moral and spiritual truths
3.2.2.2 Theme H: St Mark’s Gospel as a source of religious, moral and spiritual truths
GCSE Mastery Worksheets | KS4 | Retrieval, Justify, Evaluate & Independent Learning
These GCSE Mastery Worksheets are designed to develop higher-order thinking, support retrieval practice, and promote independent learning across a wide range of topics. Ideal for KS4 students, each worksheet provides structured, accessible tasks that encourage students to explain, justify, predict and evaluate — key skills for success in GCSE exams.
Each worksheet includes:
Prioritise and Justify – Rank key ideas and justify your decisions
What If? Scenario – Apply knowledge to unfamiliar situations and predict outcomes
True, True, False – Spot misconceptions and explain your reasoning
Perspective Swap – Consider different viewpoints to develop evaluation skills
Self-Check – Reflect on learning and progress towards key objectives
These resources are perfect for:
Independent learning and revision
Retrieval and consolidation tasks
Stretch and challenge activities
Cover lessons
Homework and DIRT time
All worksheets are fully editable in Word or Google Docs, making them easy to adapt for your subject or topic. A ready-to-use tool for building exam confidence and deepening understanding at GCSE (KS4) level.
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3.1.1 Buddhism
3.1.2 Christianity
3.1.3 Catholic Christianity
3.1.4 Hinduism
3.1.5 Islam
3.1.6 Judaism
3.1.7 Sikhism
3.2.1.1 Theme A: Relationships and families
3.2.1.2 Theme B: Religion and life
3.2.1.3 Theme C: The existence of God and revelation
3.2.1.4 Theme D: Religion, peace and conflict
3.2.1.5 Theme E: Religion, crime and punishment
3.2.1.6 Theme F: Religion, human rights and social justice
3.2.2.1 Theme G: St Mark’s gospel: the life of Jesus
3.2.2.2 Theme H: St Mark’s Gospel as a source of religious, moral and spiritual truths
3.2.2.2 Theme H: St Mark’s Gospel as a source of religious, moral and spiritual truths
Save hours of planning and increase student engagement with this comprehensive GCSE resource pack, designed to support full specification coverage. Ideal for lessons, cover work, revision, homework, and retrieval practice, this all-in-one bundle includes a wide variety of editable, student-friendly materials that promote grade improvement, exam readiness, and independent learning.
This resource pack includes:
PiXL-style Thinking Hard tasks to challenge students and develop deeper thinking
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for retrieval practice and low-stakes assessment
Gap-fill worksheets with MCQ options to support knowledge recall and build confidence
Retrieval grids and knowledge organisers to reinforce key content over time
Rank and Justify activities to build evaluation skills and prepare for extended responses
Find the Fib and true/false tasks for quick assessment for learning
Structured exam-style questions to support high-quality written responses and exam technique
Ready-to-use cover work packs for independent use or non-specialist delivery
Video links and revision summaries for independent study and flipped learning
Suitable for KS4 & GCSE this pack is ideal for teachers looking to raise achievement while saving time with high-quality, ready-made resources.
This pack of GCSE thinking strategy worksheets is designed to support retrieval practice, stretch and challenge, and critical thinking across the full KS4 curriculum. Based on popular strategies like Odd One Out, Link It Up, Silent Debate, Prove It, and Because-But-So, these tasks promote deeper understanding, evaluation, and analysis – ideal for AO3, metacognition, and higher-order thinking.
Each worksheet is fully aligned to the GCSE specification, covering every topic with student-friendly language and structured response prompts. Perfect for Ofsted-ready planning, DIRT tasks, revision, cover lessons, and independent learning.
Editable in Word/Google Docs that cover the whole specification.
One sheet per specification point
3.1.1 Buddhism
3.1.2 Christianity
3.1.3 Catholic Christianity
3.1.4 Hinduism
3.1.5 Islam
3.1.6 Judaism
3.1.7 Sikhism
3.2.1.1 Theme A: Relationships and families
3.2.1.2 Theme B: Religion and life
3.2.1.3 Theme C: The existence of God and revelation
3.2.1.4 Theme D: Religion, peace and conflict
3.2.1.5 Theme E: Religion, crime and punishment
3.2.1.6 Theme F: Religion, human rights and social justice
3.2.2.1 Theme G: St Mark’s gospel: the life of Jesus
3.2.2.2 Theme H: St Mark’s Gospel as a source of religious, moral and spiritual truths
3.2.2.2 Theme H: St Mark’s Gospel as a source of religious, moral and spiritual truths
Ranking & Justify Grid Worksheets – Promote Critical Thinking & Evaluation Skills
Perfect for GCSE and A-Level | All Subjects | Editable Word Format
These GCSE and A-Level printable worksheets are ideal for developing critical thinking, evaluation skills, and justification in all subjects. Each worksheet encourages students to rank key concepts and provide reasoned justifications using subject knowledge, helping them master higher-order thinking and prepare for extended writing questions. Perfect for revision, independent learning, exam practice, or stretch and challenge, these fully editable thinking skills resources support success across the exam board and cover all specification points for the exam. There is one worksheet per specification point.
What’s Included:
A scenario or big question linked to the spec content
A ranking table (5–10 key ideas, events, beliefs, processes, or case studies)
Justification prompts to support extended writing and critical thinking
Extension questions for higher-level learners
Fully editable in Microsoft Word
Perfect For:
Stretch & Challenge
Revision activities
AO3-focused exam skills
Group or independent tasks
Homework or cover lessons
DIRT (Dedicated Improvement and Reflection Time)
3.1.1 Buddhism
3.1.2 Christianity
3.1.3 Catholic Christianity
3.1.4 Hinduism
3.1.5 Islam
3.1.6 Judaism
3.1.7 Sikhism
3.2.1.1 Theme A: Relationships and families
3.2.1.2 Theme B: Religion and life
3.2.1.3 Theme C: The existence of God and revelation
3.2.1.4 Theme D: Religion, peace and conflict
3.2.1.5 Theme E: Religion, crime and punishment
3.2.1.6 Theme F: Religion, human rights and social justice
3.2.2.1 Theme G: St Mark’s gospel: the life of Jesus
3.2.2.2 Theme H: St Mark’s Gospel as a source of religious, moral and spiritual truths
3.2.2.2 Theme H: St Mark’s Gospel as a source of religious, moral and spiritual truths
Revision resources for each part of the specification
Retrieval grids
Knowledge organisers
Thinking hard grids
3.1.1 Buddhism
3.1.2 Christianity
3.1.3 Catholic Christianity
3.1.4 Hinduism
3.1.5 Islam
3.1.6 Judaism
3.1.7 Sikhism
3.2.1.1 Theme A: Relationships and families
3.2.1.2 Theme B: Religion and life
3.2.1.3 Theme C: The existence of God and revelation
3.2.1.4 Theme D: Religion, peace and conflict
3.2.1.5 Theme E: Religion, crime and punishment
3.2.1.6 Theme F: Religion, human rights and social justice
3.2.2.1 Theme G: St Mark’s gospel: the life of Jesus
3.2.2.2 Theme H: St Mark’s Gospel as a source of religious, moral and spiritual truths
3.2.2.2 Theme H: St Mark’s Gospel as a source of religious, moral and spiritual truths
Perfect for retrieval, revision, or challenge tasks!
This Thinking Hard Challenge Grid uses PiXL’s higher-order strategies to help students deeply engage with specification content
Designed to stretch and challenge learners of all abilities, it’s perfect for starters, plenaries, cover work, independent study, or revision stations.
Example Tasks:
Reduce It – Strip information down to the essentials
Spot the Mistake – Identify and correct misconceptions
Connect 4 – Link keywords and explain their relationship
Always/Sometimes/Never – Justify your reasoning
Apply It – Real-world scenario questions
One per specification point
3.1.1 Buddhism
3.1.2 Christianity
3.1.3 Catholic Christianity
3.1.4 Hinduism
3.1.5 Islam
3.1.6 Judaism
3.1.7 Sikhism
3.2.1.1 Theme A: Relationships and families
3.2.1.2 Theme B: Religion and life
3.2.1.3 Theme C: The existence of God and revelation
3.2.1.4 Theme D: Religion, peace and conflict
3.2.1.5 Theme E: Religion, crime and punishment
3.2.1.6 Theme F: Religion, human rights and social justice
3.2.2.1 Theme G: St Mark’s gospel: the life of Jesus
3.2.2.2 Theme H: St Mark’s Gospel as a source of religious, moral and spiritual truths
3.2.2.2 Theme H: St Mark’s Gospel as a source of religious, moral and spiritual truths
Gap Fill & MCQ Worksheet
This engaging, print-ready worksheet is designed to help students master the course. Save yourself lesson planning time.
Perfect for lesson starters, independent revision, or homework tasks, this double-page activity supports knowledge recall and deeper understanding.
There is one sheet per specification listed below:
3.1.1 Buddhism
3.1.2 Christianity
3.1.3 Catholic Christianity
3.1.4 Hinduism
3.1.5 Islam
3.1.6 Judaism
3.1.7 Sikhism
3.2.1.1 Theme A: Relationships and families
3.2.1.2 Theme B: Religion and life
3.2.1.3 Theme C: The existence of God and revelation
3.2.1.4 Theme D: Religion, peace and conflict
3.2.1.5 Theme E: Religion, crime and punishment
3.2.1.6 Theme F: Religion, human rights and social justice
3.2.2.1 Theme G: St Mark’s gospel: the life of Jesus
3.2.2.2 Theme H: St Mark’s Gospel as a source of religious, moral and spiritual truths
3.2.2.2 Theme H: St Mark’s Gospel as a source of religious, moral and spiritual truths
Supports Spaced Retrieval | Low-Stakes Quizzing | Interleaving Practice | Revision Made Easy
These retrieval grid worksheets are the perfect resource for GCSE and A-Level teachers looking to boost long-term memory, support knowledge recall, and improve exam performance. Each retrieval activity is carefully designed to match the official specification points from leading UK exam boards, making them ideal for Ofsted-ready planning, intervention, revision, and classroom assessment.
What’s Included:
A retrieval grid for every specification point
Covers all major topics from start to finish
4-question format per grid (recall, apply, explain, evaluate)
Editable in Word / Google Docs – fully customisable
Perfect for starter tasks, exit tickets, homework, or weekly revision
Can be used for self-assessment, peer review, or teacher-led quiz practice
Colour-coded or levelled for challenge and differentiation
Ideal For:
Teachers looking to embed retrieval practice and interleaving
GCSE revision resources and A-Level memory boosters
Knowledge organisers in action
Daily Do Nows, lesson starters, and plenary activities
Students preparing for mock exams, end-of-topic tests, and final assessments
One retrieval grid per specification point
3.1.1 Buddhism
3.1.2 Christianity
3.1.3 Catholic Christianity
3.1.4 Hinduism
3.1.5 Islam
3.1.6 Judaism
3.1.7 Sikhism
3.2.1.1 Theme A: Relationships and families
3.2.1.2 Theme B: Religion and life
3.2.1.3 Theme C: The existence of God and revelation
3.2.1.4 Theme D: Religion, peace and conflict
3.2.1.5 Theme E: Religion, crime and punishment
3.2.1.6 Theme F: Religion, human rights and social justice
3.2.2.1 Theme G: St Mark’s gospel: the life of Jesus
3.2.2.2 Theme H: St Mark’s Gospel as a source of religious, moral and spiritual truths
3.2.2.2 Theme H: St Mark’s Gospel as a source of religious, moral and spiritual truths
Knowledge Organisers – Complete Specification Coverage
Curriculum-Aligned | Revision-Focused | Supports Retrieval and Long-Term Memory
These expertly designed knowledge organisers provide concise, high-impact summaries of every topic across the full GCSE and A-Level specification. Ideal for revision, homework, low-stakes quizzing, and independent study, they ensure students have the core content, key terminology, and essential facts at their fingertips.
Each organiser is matched directly to the exam board specification, making them perfect for Ofsted evidence, curriculum planning, intervention work, and exam preparation.
What’s Included:
Knowledge organisers for every specification point or unit
Clear layout with tier 2 and tier 3 vocabulary
Key facts, definitions, quotes, diagrams or examples (where appropriate)
Fully editable in Word or Google Docs
Designed for quick recall, self-quizzing, and revision sessions
Supports retrieval practice, dual coding, and cognitive load theory
Ideal For:
Embedding in student books or revision packs
Setting homework or prep tasks
Weekly retrieval or interleaving tasks
Use as aide-mémoires during lessons
Cover lessons or knowledge gap filling
Planning intervention and targeted revision
Knowledge orgainsers for the whole specification, great for independent student work, homework, revision.
This fully editable worksheet is designed to match the specification and is perfect for homework, cover lessons, or independent study. Each task is carefully structured to help students consolidate key content, deepen understanding, and support effective revision. Ideal for home learning, retrieval practice, flipped learning, or in-class support. Accessible and engaging, this no-prep resource helps boost progress while saving teacher time.
Per topic you get:
Information,
Bullet point information
keywords with definitions
Video links
MCQ’s and answers
FInd the fib with answers
Revision sheet
Exam questions