🌎AQA A-Level Sociology: Tomorrow!!

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Jen - Primrose Kitten
May 18, 2025

📅 Monday 19th May 📅

Hi lovelies.

Gosh, exam season really is in full swing, isn’t it?

Your AQA A-Level Sociology Paper 1 is almost here, and the night before isn’t about cramming, it’s about refining. We know you know the stuff - it’s just about how you’re getting it down!

Here are a few final strategies to sharpen your exam technique and turn all your hard work into clear, confident answers.

📌 3 Smart Final Tips for Sociology Paper 1

✅ 1. Named Sociologists = Guaranteed Marks
One thing is for sure: include specific theorists or studies in your longer answers. Vague references like “some sociologists argue…” isn’t going to cut it!

Use names like Durkheim (social solidarity), Oakley (gender roles), and Murray (New Right family views). Check any others you need a refresh on too!

📝 2. Plan 10 Mark and 20/30 Mark Answers Before Writing
It’s easy to waffle under pressure. Spend 2–3 minutes outlining:

  • Your key points or paragraphs

  • Which study or theory you’ll apply

  • Where you’ll analyse vs. evaluate

Planning first = fewer contradictions, more clarity, and higher AO3 marks.

🔄 3. Link Back to the Question Constantly
In every paragraph, use phrases like:
“This supports the view that…”, “However, this challenges the claim…”, or “In the context of the question…”

Examiners need to see you’re not just listing knowledge: you’re shaping an argument.

🗂️ Use Your Final Resources Wisely

📄 Download Predicted Papers
👉 A-Level Sociology Predicted Papers – All 3 Papers
Use these to plan your essay structures or bullet key theories per question.

📺 Some Free Content Here Too!
👉 YouTube Playlist – Topic Overviews + Tips

Even watching just one topic you're unsure on tonight can help you feel much more secure going in.

Right then. Don’t forget: stay focused, plan your answers, and make those theorists work for you.

Best of luck!!
– The Primrose Kitten Team 🐾