Sociology

Assessment

Autumn Half Term 1 I will remember by undertaking daily DNAs and weekly short answer tests. As I start my A-Level journey it will be essential that I start to understand how to use Independent Study time effectively to ensure I am able to keep up with the content demands of the course. Portfolio 1: Horses For Courses - This test will assess your suitability for the course, it involves multiple choice questions and some short answer exam questions. Portfolio 2: Small questions Portfolio - Students will be tested on their knowledge and A01 skills through the use of 4 and 6 mark question Autumn Half Term 2 I will remember by undertaking daily DNAs and weekly short answer tests. I will also start to have the opportunity to complete essay questions and start to practise exam style academic writing. Portfolio 1: A collection of small questions focusing on the family Portfolio 2: An open book 30 Mark question focusing on education Spring Half Term 1 I will remember by undertaking daily DNAs and weekly short answer tests. By now I should fully understand the demands of an A-Level course and be able to independently embed learning. Portfolio 1: 30 Mark question Portfolio 2: Timed exam practice with a number of questions. Spring Half Term 2 I will remember by undertaking daily DNAs and short answer tests. Portfolio 1: Students will do a small unseen 10 mark question. Portfolio 2: Students will do unseen 10 and 20 mark questions Summer Half Term 1 Portfolio 1: Students will complete a smaller ‘family’ question in preparation for their ‘mini mock’ Portfolio 2: ‘Mini mock’ - Students will complete a full family paper. (One half of ‘Paper 2’) Summer Half Term 2 Portfolio 1: “Perfect” 30 Marker Portfolio 2: Mock exam - 2 Hours.(A full ‘Paper one’ with Education & Research Methods).