how to actually revise for sociology?

HI!
I am in year 13 and I think my teacher may have set me up in terms of not knowing how to revise for sociology. In every single test he gives us the exam question we are doing and then a booklet on how to answer it (including quite literally an answer).

So i was wondering if i should make pre planned essays / paragraphs for all the topics OR to use flashcards to remember all writers.

Please send tips it will be gratefully appreciated!

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by spowerr

HI!
I am in year 13 and I think my teacher may have set me up in terms of not knowing how to revise for sociology. In every single test he gives us the exam question we are doing and then a booklet on how to answer it (including quite literally an answer).
So i was wondering if i should make pre planned essays / paragraphs for all the topics OR to use flashcards to remember all writers.
Please send tips it will be gratefully appreciated!

I'd say it depends if you struggle to remember sociologists. I mainly use my teacher's revision resources she posts for us on Google Classroom but I also have a glossary and list of sociologists. Does your school do intervention revision sessions?

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Original post

by spowerr

HI!
I am in year 13 and I think my teacher may have set me up in terms of not knowing how to revise for sociology. In every single test he gives us the exam question we are doing and then a booklet on how to answer it (including quite literally an answer).
So i was wondering if i should make pre planned essays / paragraphs for all the topics OR to use flashcards to remember all writers.
Please send tips it will be gratefully appreciated!

Hi,

I was just 2 marks away from an A* in A-level Sociology. I’d recommend making active recall resources, like mind maps, to really understand the content rather than just memorising it. I used the booklets my teachers gave me to learn the content and memorise sociologists’ names and theories. Make sure you follow a clear structure in essays, e.g. point, evidence, explain, analyse and evaluate.

It also helps to make links across topics, as examiners love seeing connections and it can boost your marks. Doing timed essays is really useful too, as it gets you used to applying your knowledge under exam conditions. Try to get your essays marked and ask for feedback so you know where to improve. Doing past paper questions and making up ones yourself while blurting or planning essays is really helpful.

Good luck with your revision!

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