Politics (A Level)

Assessment

Students will be assessed at the end of Year Thirteen in three written exams. Each exam is two hours and encompasses essay writing on topics covered throughout the two years. Students will be asked to assess a statement to make a judgement as to whether they agree or disagree, using definitive skills, analysis and evaluation of key issues. There will be an assessment of their synoptic skills through the analysis of the ideologies of socialism, liberalism, conservatism and feminism. Students will be asked to use their knowledge and understanding to make comparative analysis of key issues and processes.