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How to Answer Methods in Context Questions: A Model Answer from the AQA

Posted on May 9, 2018 by

‘Methods in Context’ questions appear on A Level Sociology Paper 1 (Education with Theory and Methods) and AS Sociology Paper 1 (Education with Methods in Context). Methods in Context questions will ask students to evaluate the strengths and limitations of … Continue reading →

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Evaluate the Functionalist Perspective on the Role of Education in Society (30)

Posted on October 12, 2017 by

An Essay Plan for A Level Sociology paper 7192 (1) using the PEEC method – Point, Explain, Elaborate, Criticise repeat. You should also include an introduction and an evaluative conclusion Point – Simply state something Functionalists say about education Explain – … 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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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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Hints for A Level Sociology Paper 3 (Crime and Deviance)

Posted on January 3, 2017 by

A few hints for how I recommend answering the Crime and Deviance section of AQA’s paper 3 (which also contains theory and methods, more of that later). NB – What’s below isn’t endorsed by the AQA, but it’s my best … Continue reading →

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