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GCSE Sociology — Paper 1 (2019 practice set)

An original GCSE Sociology paper 1 for independent practice: 100 marks, suggested practice time 1 hour 45 minutes.

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Key stage

GCSE

Subject

Sociology

Time

~105 min

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Exam board

AQA

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Read the title and learning focus together. Ask the learner to recognise the knowledge, vocabulary or method they may need. Scan each sample and recognise instruction words, values, clues, limits or unfamiliar terms. Agree a manageable time window, clear diversions and collect appropriate tools such as paper, pencil, ruler, coloured pens, calculator, headphones or a device. Encourage an self-directed first attempt so the attempt reveals secure understanding and uncertainty. A reflective pause often strengthens retrieval better than an instant answer.

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Invite the learner to summarise the task in their own words. They can underline essential information, break a extended problem into shorter steps, sketch a representation, arrange support, rehearse a sentence or describe a planned method. Ask why their approach fits and whether another method could work. When movement stops, provide a carefully scaled hint: rephrase the goal, point towards a related example, limit the choice, then show only the next step. Return responsibility immediately afterwards. Spoken reasoning highlights mistakes and practises accurate subject language.

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Compare the attempt with published answer guidance after sustained effort. Inspect more than the final attempt: review the method, explanation, units, support, sequence, spelling or presentation where related. Ask the learner to find the first point where their reasoning changed direction. Complete corrections actively in a different colour or new space, followed by a brief description of the change. For a correct answer, seek support and one self-directed check. This distinguishes secure knowledge from guessing while strengthening accuracy, reflection and careful working habits.

Consolidate and extend

Finish with retrieval from memory. Cover the example and ask for the core idea, process or fact again. Create one small variation by changing a value, condition, example, viewpoint or level of support while keeping the learning focus. Invite the learner to write a comparable question and supply checking guidance. Record one success and one precise next step, perhaps revisiting terminology, repeating a calculation, adding support or refining clarity. Recheck that target again in the week because spaced review gives clearer information than instant repetition.

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Prompt: Which term describes a household of two parents and their children? Shade one box. A Extended family B Nuclear family C Lone-parent family D Reconstituted family
Answer guidance: B - nuclear family. (1)
Prompt: Define the term 'nuclear family'
Answer guidance: Award up to 2. A family of two generations - parents (a couple) and their dependent child(ren) living together (1+1)
Prompt: Identify and describe one way family life has changed in the UK in the last 50 years
Answer guidance: Award up to 3. One change identified (e.g. more divorce, cohabitation, lone-parent or same-sex families, smaller families) (1) and described/developed (2)

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