Qualitative Data – Strengths and Limitations
A summary of the theoretical, practical and ethical strengths and weaknesses of qualitative data sources such as unstructured interviews, participant […]
research methods
Sociology
education
An Overview of the Education Module for A Level Sociology
The AQA Specification – Education Students need to know…. The role and functions of the education system, including its relationship
Essay plans
Assess the view that education policies since 1988 have improved equality of educational opportunity (30)
If you get a question on education policies, the chances are you will be asked about ‘education policies since 1988’.
A level sociology exam practice, Exams and revision advice
Assess the Usefulness of Positivist Approaches to Social Research (30)
Just a few thoughts on how you might go about answering this question… if it comes up on paper 3
Exams and revision advice, Pot Luck
Evaluate the View that Theoretical Factors are the most Important Factor Influencing Choice of Research Method (30)
Just a few thoughts on how you might answer this in the exam. Introduction – A variety of factors influence
A level sociology exam practice, education, Exams and revision advice
4 and 6 Mark Outline Questions on Education for the A Level Sociology Paper 1 Exam
For these questions you need to make a point and then develop that point to explain further.
A level sociology exam practice, Exams and revision advice
How Are A-Level Sociology Essays Marked?
Below is a pared-down general mark-scheme for 20 and 30 mark sociology essays, adapted from the AQA’s more specific mark-schemes
A level sociology exam practice, Exams and revision advice
A Level Sociology Essays – How to Write Them
Use the Point – Explain – Expand – Criticise method (PEEC), demonstrate knowledge, application and evaluation skills, and use the item to make your points!
A level sociology exam practice, Exams and revision advice, Global Development, Indicators of development, Pot Luck
Assess the View that Economic Indicators Provide an Unsatisfactory Picture of Development
Economic definitions and ways of measuring development are unsatisfactory. A much clearer and more useful picture emerges when wider social
A level sociology exam practice, Exams and revision advice, Global Development, Indicators of development
Using material from item A, analyse two reasons why Gross National Product may not be sufficient to measure a country’s level of development (10)
Applying material from the item analyse (ten mark) questions appear with an item as the second question on section B