A complete Marking and Moderation Pack for AQA GCSE Religious Studies (8062)

This resource is designed to support teachers in understanding, applying, and standardising marking for GCSE Religious Studies, with a focus on Christianity and Islam.

Originally created for staff training (Inset), this pack provides clear, practical guidance on how to assess student responses and identify levels accurately.

What’s Included

✔ Annotated exemplar answers (Level 2–Level 4) with examiner-style commentary
✔ Clear breakdown of how 6 and 12 mark questions are assessed
✔ Model answers demonstrating progression between levels
✔ Quick-reference marking grids for fast and consistent assessment
✔ Staff training PowerPoint for moderation sessions
✔ Practical marking tasks and discussion activities

Designed For
AQA GCSE Religious Studies (8062) teachers
Department moderation and standardisation
ECTs and non-specialist teachers
Improving consistency and confidence in marking
Why This Resource?

This pack helps teachers to:

Understand exactly what examiners are looking for
Accurately assign levels and marks
Identify key features of high-level responses
Train staff quickly and effectively

It is particularly useful for Inset training, department meetings, and exam preparation.

Complements Student Resources

This resource works alongside GCSE RS teaching materials by helping teachers ensure accurate assessment and feedback, improving student outcomes.

Please Note

This is a teacher CPD and moderation resource, not a student workbook or lesson series.
It is designed for staff training, marking support, and standardisation.