Category Archives: Exams and revision advice

Evaluate the Functionalist View of the Role of Education in Society (30) #LONG VERSION

Posted on October 19, 2017 by

An A-level sociology essay written for the AQA’s 7192 (1) specification, exam paper 1. This is the long, ‘overkill’ version of the essay, written using the PEAC system (Point – Explain – Analyse – Criticise) NB – At time of posting, it’s … Continue reading →

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AS Sociology Education Short Answer Question and Answers

Posted on October 18, 2017 by

Some examples of possible short answer question and answers for the education section of AS Sociology Paper 7191 (1) Examples of ‘define’ questions (2 marks) Question: Define the Term ‘meritocracy’ (2) Answer: where an individual is rewarded on the basis … Continue reading →

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Outline three functions which education might perform for society (6)

Posted on October 9, 2017 by

This is an  example of a relatively straight forward 6 mark question which might appear on the AQA’s A level paper 1 (7192/1). If you require a more detailed breakdown of paper 1 please click here. The basic approach to … Continue reading →

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Analyse the reasons for social class, ethnic and/ or gender differences in society

Posted on September 18, 2017 by

The issue of why differences in life chances by class, gender and ethnic differences exist forms a major part of any A level sociology syllabus, and I would say the analysis of the reasons behind these social differences is fundamental to sociology’s … Continue reading →

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Basic Question Types in A-Level Sociology (AQA focus)

Posted on September 11, 2017 by

There are three main types of ‘question’ in A-level sociology exams: Outline and explain questions Analyse questions Evaluate questions This (hopefully) raises the question (is that a pun?) about what you’re likely to be asked to outline and explain/ analyse … Continue reading →

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Do exam results matter?

Posted on August 17, 2017 by

So it’s A level result’s day and you’ve stuffed up. But do exam results actually matter? IF you wish to pursue success through what Robert Merton would have called the ‘legitimate opportunity structure’ then they probably do matter, but if you … Continue reading →

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How I would’ve answered A level sociology paper 3: crime and deviance with theory and methods, June 2017

Posted on June 22, 2017 by

Crime and deviance with theory and methods is the third and final exam paper (7192/3) in the AQA A level sociology specification – below are a few thoughts on how I would’ve answered the paper from the June 2017 exam… … Continue reading →

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How I would’ve answered the families and households section of A level sociology paper 2 (AQA, 2017)

Posted on June 19, 2017 by

Hints and tips on how I would’ve answered the A level sociology exam paper 2, 2017 (families and households section) Question 04: Outline and explain two ways in which changing gender roles within the family may have affected children’s experience of … Continue reading →

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AQA A-Level Sociology Paper 2: Families and Households Section – Exam Advice

Posted on June 11, 2017 by

AQA A-Level Sociology: Topics in Sociology Exam: Advice for answer the families and households section  Paper 2 is a 2 hour paper, out of a total of 80 marks. You get a booklet of questions, split into two sections (A … Continue reading →

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How I would’ve answered the AQA A level sociology of education exam, June 2017

Posted on June 9, 2017 by

Answers to the AQA’s A-level sociology education with theory and methods exam, June 2017… Just a few thoughts to put students out of their misery. (Ideas my own, not endorsed by the AQA – NB – there is a certain level of … Continue reading →

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