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They will develop analytical and critical thinking skills, the ability to work with abstract ideas, leadership and research skills. All these skills will help prepare them for further study. Highlights include:  \n• the Full Course is co-teachable with our GCSE Religious Studies Short Course  \n• experienced subject experts and teachers helped us create a clear and straightforward approach to assessment  \n• our question papers enable students of all abilities to show what they know.  \nYou can find out all about our Religious Studies A qualification [at](at aqa.org.uk/religious-studies)[ ](at aqa.org.uk/religious-studies)[aqa.org.uk/religious-studies](at aqa.org.uk/religious-studies)  \n1.2 Support and resources to help you teach  \nWe’ve worked with experienced teachers to provide you with a range of resources that will help you confidently plan, teach and prepare for exams.  \nTeaching resources  \n[Visit](Visit aqa.org.uk/8062 to see all)[ ](Visit aqa.org.uk/8062 to see all)[aqa.org.uk/8062](Visit aqa.org.uk/8062 to see all)[ to see all](Visit aqa.org.uk/8062 to see all) our teaching resources. 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