AQA GCSE Sociology


Book Description

Exam board: AQALevel & subject: GCSE SociologyFirst teaching: September 2017 First exams: June 2019 Get your students engaging with the 2017 specification: all the knowledge and skills students need to succeed set out in clear, approachable lessons packed full of activities and support. The third edition of this trusted textbook has been fully updated to provide complete coverage of the 2017 AQA Sociology specification, with fresh, contemporary case studies, engaging activities and a focus on research skills, theory and making connections between topics. * Fully matched to the 2017 AQA specification including coverage of all key terms and concepts* New 'Focus on theory' activities get students thinking about the various theories and approaches in sociology* New 'Focus on skills' discussion and written activities equip students with the skills they need for their exams* New 'Focus on research' activities have been carefully developed to equip students to hone their research skills for example by designing research or answering questions on an extract from a piece of research* Coverage of all key sociologists in the 2017 specification readings clearly highlighted in the 'Focus on key thinkers' feature* Exam-style questions, sample answers and helpful examiner commentary for each AQA topic show students how to do well in exams and avoid common pitfalls* Clear differentiation for each lesson including stretch and challenge activities to provide support for students of all abilities* Students are encouraged to identify links between topics and perspectives, and reflect upon them with our new 'Making connections' feature* Written by an author team with significant teaching and examining experience* Accompanying Teacher Guide provides additional activities and exam-focussed support for every chapter in the Student Book.




From GCSEs to EBCs


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The Government's plans for replacing GCSEs with new English Baccalaureate Certificates in some subjects is trying to do too much, too fast. Introducing several fundamental changes at the same time and to a tight timetable will jeopardise the quality of the reforms and may threaten the stability of the wider exam system. GCSEs need "significant improvements" in order to restore public confidence in the exam system, but the Government still needs to make the case that the GCSE brand is so discredited that it is beyond repair. MPs are also concerned about the impact of the changes on subjects outside the English Baccalaureate, where students will be taking GCSEs for some time to come, according to the Government's plans. The report also questions how well the Government's proposals will serve lower attaining pupils, who are often the most disadvantaged. There is no evidence that the proposed changes will help to tackle under-achievement or narrow the attainment gap between the richest and poorest students any more effectively than GCSEs. The Government is also called upon to re-think its plans for a Statement of Achievement specifically for lower attaining pupils. MPs agree that changes are needed to the way in which exams are run, but they raise serious concerns about franchising subjects to exam boards. The report is critical of the Government's decision to abolish some GCSEs before publishing the outcomes of the National Curriculum Review and its proposed changes to the school accountability system. MPs also note the wide-ranging stakeholder opposition to many of the Government's proposals.







Revise Gcse


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This ultimate study guide with in-depth GCSE course coverage is all you need for exam success. Revise GCSE Biology has everything you need to achieve the GCSE grade you want. It is written by GCSE examiners to boost learning and focus revision.




GCSE Mathematics: Revision and Practice: Higher: Students' Book


Book Description

This book has been specifically edited for the two-tier GCSE specification by the highly successful author, David Rayner. The book is targeted at the Higher tier GCSE, and it comprises units organised clearly by topic. Each unit offers: BL Summary of objectives at the start so it is clear what students need to know BL Clear explanations with examples showing the key techniques BL Plenty of practice with clearly differentiated questions pitched at an appropriate level BL Summaries and past exam questions to help students gain responsibility for their learning It forms part of a series of two student books at GCSE, in which the other book caters for the Foundation tier.




English


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This volume contains everything students need to know for Key Stage 3 English. The text is laid out in 'sound bite' boxes to aid recollection, with clearly labelled diagrams to add visual clarity and further demonstrate the subject matter.




2012 GCSE English results


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The 2012 GCSE English results prompted significant controversy, which ultimately resulted in an application for judicial review. This report sets out the background to these events and identifies lessons to be learned. The problems with GCSE English can be traced back to the 2007-09 development phase of the qualification- in particular the turbulence which resulted from the shift away from a mostly linear to a modular system, combined with a high proportion of controlled assessment and generous marking tolerances. Exam board experts raised concerns at the time, but these were not acted upon by the regulator (the then-interim Ofqual). Further difficulties arose because of pressures from the school accountability system. The problems experienced with GCSE English in 2012 highlighted serious weaknesses in the moderation of speaking and listening, with consequences for grade awarding. The current status of Ofqual, as an independent regulator accountable to Parliament, is the right one. However, the Coalition Government is bringing in wholesale changes to GCSEs and A levels, to a tight timetable and at the same time. Ofqual must have systems in place. The Committee is also concerned that there is a rush towards separate exam systems for England, Wales and Northern Ireland, without careful reflection on what might be lost, or consensus that this is the right thing to do.







WJEC/Eduqas GCSE Media Studies


Book Description

Designed to accompany the WJEC/Eduqas GCSE Media Studies Student Book, this practical and concise Revision Guide supports students preparing for their WJEC/Eduqas GCSE Media Studies assessment. / Written by an experienced Media Studies teacher and examiner and presented in a clear and straightforward way making it accessible and easy to use. / Key information from the theoretical framework underpinning media studies is reinforced and applied to a range of media forms and products through features including `Checklists', `Quickfire revision' questions and tasks and `Have a go' activities. / Simple, colourful presentation along with plenty of activities will engage students and help keep them motivated throughout their revision. / Exam focus sections offer a breakdown of exam papers and assessment objectives helping students refine the skills they need for assessment.




Be Brilliant at GCSEs: A Parent's Guide.


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Be Brilliant at GCSEs: A Parent's Guide tackles all of the key issues at this turning point in a young person's education. This step-by-step guide is a resource for every part of the process, from making the right GCSE choices to dealing with those last minute panic attacks. It shows every parent how to support effective study skills, how to support their child in a structured approach to revision and where to access the key resources to support success. Clearly laid out, with easy to do activities, it is an indispensable guide to GCSE success.