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Sociology

Learn about changes to support students and expectations for success. Mocks for Year 13 and revision sessions for Year 12 and 13 outlined. Exam style, study expectations, and resources provided.

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Sociology

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  1. Sociology

  2. The focus of this evening • To inform you of the changes we have put in place to support our students and our expectations around these changes. • To engage you at the start of such an important academic year to help with your active involvement in supporting your children towards achieving successful outcomes.

  3. Mocks Year 13 Dates: 22nd October and 5th November Paper 1 – 1hrs – Education and Religion Paper 2 – 1hrs – Family and Crime & Deviance Year 12 and 13Dates: End of Spring term Paper 1 – 2hrs – Education with theory and methods Paper 2 – 2hrs – Religion and Family Paper 3 – 2hrs – Crime and Deviance with theory and methods A2 Paper - Predicted grades

  4. Exam style • Mix of short questions and long evaluation questions • 60% of the marks are awarded for application and evaluation

  5. Expectations • 5 hours per subject outside of lesson time– make a timetable • 2-3 hours of homework: • Timetable – Knowledge and essay. 1 x each per week. • Attend revision sessions and directed sessions • Reflect on marked work – respond to feedback and make improvements • Folders

  6. What else should the student be doing at home? Condensing information: • Theory cards • Revision cards • Posters/mind maps • Creating essay plans for each question • Practising past exam questions – perfect essay for each question • Improving work that has been marked below target

  7. Countdown plan – year 12 (On the website)

  8. Countdown plan – year 13

  9. Resources Course Books: AQA A-Level Sociology. Book one/Two. Napier Press (Webb) £24.49 each Revision guides: Succeed at A Level Sociology Book One/two Including AS Level: The Complete Revision Guide £12.73 (Webb) AQA website

  10. Questions??

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