Explicitly teaching students how to develop AO1 and AO2 through their explanations.

Helping students understand the different ways they can demonstrate analysis and explain their analysis point for A*-A grades.

Explicitly teaching students how to write explicit criticisms (as opposed to juxtaposed criticisms) and how to explain criticisms.

Poster to help and remind students how to write stronger, more structured A-Level Sociology paragraph essays.

Poster breaks down the essential components of a high-quality Sociology essay paragraph into five manageable steps and helps students strengthen their analysis and improve their evaluation skills.

• Poster that breaks down the key ingredients of an effective essay introduction, showing students how they can be used to demonstrate knowledge, application and evaluation while setting up a clear, balanced argument.

• Includes a clear success criteria, sentence starters and model example for a 30 marker.

A list of fiction books that explore sociological themes in the AQA A-level spec

List of Films, TV shows & documentaries that explore the sociological themes in the AQA A-level specification.

Quick strategies on how to make curriculums inclusive based on research

Developed in response to common questions from students and parents, this resource provides practical guidance to help students identify what they're struggling with and take steps to improve.

Fully editable PowerPoint slide

The help sheet covers:

• Remembering content – Recall strategies, revision materials and personal learning checklists.

• Managing workload – Prioritising tasks and creating revision timetables.

• Improving exam answers – Using success criteria, assessment objectives and teacher feedback.

• Making progress – Identifying areas for improvement and developing exam skills.

• Seeking support – Knowing when and how to ask classmates, teachers or other members of staff for help.

The resource is based on the help sheet used alongside The Sociology Hub's A-level Sociology Exam Skills Booklet. References to the booklet, school learning platforms and support systems can be adapted to suit your own students and setting.

Ideal for encouraging independent learning, supporting the transition to A-level, developing study habits and reducing the need to repeatedly provide the same guidance..