AQA A-LEVEL PSYCHOLOGY RESOURCES - Paper 3 - DETAILED TOPIC SUMMARY NOTESQuick View
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AQA A-LEVEL PSYCHOLOGY RESOURCES - Paper 3 - DETAILED TOPIC SUMMARY NOTES

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Paper 3 – Issues and Debates, Schizophrenia, Forensic Psychology, Relationships Issues and Debates: presented as model 16-mark essays — great for teaching structure and integration of AO1/AO3 Optional topics: clearly explained AO1 content plus well-organised AO3 starting points for students to develop in longer answers A resource that supports independent revision and stronger exam performance.
ONE-PAGE TOPIC REVISION NOTES - Paper 1 - DETAILED TOPIC SUMMARY NOTESQuick View
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ONE-PAGE TOPIC REVISION NOTES - Paper 1 - DETAILED TOPIC SUMMARY NOTES

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Comprehensive but accessible — supporting deep understanding and exam-ready writing. Paper 1 –** Memory, Attachment, Social Influence, Psychopathology** These notes guide students through each topic with: Detailed AO1 explanations Key study summaries in context Clearly structured AO3 evaluation Useful for: lesson delivery, exam preparation, and developing extended responses.
AQA A-LEVEL PSYCHOLOGY REVISION AND EXAM PREPARATION  - PAPER 1 ONE-PAGE TOPICS SUMMARIESQuick View
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AQA A-LEVEL PSYCHOLOGY REVISION AND EXAM PREPARATION - PAPER 1 ONE-PAGE TOPICS SUMMARIES

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ONE-PAGE TOPIC REVISION NOTES Sharp, structured and exam-focused – essential tools for targeted revision. Paper 1 – Memory, Attachment, Social Influence, Psychopathology These compact one-page summaries give students everything they need for high-impact revision: Key AO1 content broken down clearly Essential studies and terminology AO3 evaluation structured for exam use Ideal for: retrieval practice, intervention, and end-of-topic recap. Excellent for building exam confidence.
AQA A-LEVEL SOCIOLOGY WHOLE UNIT SUMMARY NOTES - SOCIOLOGICAL THEORYQuick View
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AQA A-LEVEL SOCIOLOGY WHOLE UNIT SUMMARY NOTES - SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY

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**Sociological Theory Designed to support secure understanding, effective revision, and confident exam performance. Detailed and structured notes to support content mastery, AO1 accuracy, and AO3 development.** Includes: Topic Checklist Key Term Glossary (Theory & Research Methods) Key Name Glossary Detailed Summary notes on whole Theory unit i.e.: Structural, Action & Third Way Theories Modernity and Postmodernity inc. Synoptic Links to Education, Families & Households, Beliefs in Society, Crime & Deviance. Sociology as a science Values in Sociology Sociology & Social Policy Globalisation - Synoptic links to Education, Families & Households, Beliefs in Society, Crime & Deviance. **The notes clarify abstract concepts and support confident engagement with synoptic questions. Excellent preparation for Paper 1 10 Mark Theory Qs and Paper 3’s 20-mark theory essays and wider evaluation. **
Methods in Context: Quick Wins and Application Strategies (AQA A-Level Sociology)Quick View
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Methods in Context: Quick Wins and Application Strategies (AQA A-Level Sociology)

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**Methods in Context: This resource is designed to help students approach the Methods in Context question with greater confidence, structure, and clarity. It provides a clear summary of application starting points for the main research methods commonly assessed in the AQA Sociology Paper 1 20-mark question.** Included in the pack: * Concise application points for: Postal and self-administered questionnaires Structured and unstructured interviews Participant and non-participant observations Field and artificial experiments Quantitative and qualitative secondary data A student-friendly reference sheet offering: Quick reminders of key strengths and limitations in the context of education Practical ideas for how each method might work (or not) when researching schools, teachers, students, or educational settings Planning prompts and scaffolds to support essay structure and paragraph development Ideal for revision, intervention, and helping students break down this challenging exam question into manageable, high-impact components. Supports better planning, stronger application, and more focused 20-mark responses.
AQA A-LEVEL SOCIOLOGY WHOLE UNIT SUMMARY NOTES - CRIME & DEVIANCEQuick View
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AQA A-LEVEL SOCIOLOGY WHOLE UNIT SUMMARY NOTES - CRIME & DEVIANCE

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**Crime & Deviance Designed to support secure understanding, effective revision, and confident exam performance. ** Includes: Topic Checklist Glossary of Key Terms Glossary of Names Detailed summary notes on: Sociological Theories of Crime (Functionalism, Subcultural Theories, Marxism, Neo-Marxism, Interactionism/Labelling, Left Realism, Right Realism. Pattrerns of Offending (class, gender, ethnicity, age) The Media and Crime Globalisation, green crime, state crime, Cyber Crime Surveillance, punishment, control and victimology ** Supports the development of extended essays that include both explanation and critical analysis. Each section includes core AO1 sociological concepts and AO3 ideas, supporting students in developing analytical responses and deepening their understanding. Ideal for use in lessons, targeted revision, essay scaffolding, and building and summarising complex topics.**
AQA A-LEVEL SOCIOLOGY WHOLE UNIT SUMMARY NOTES - BELIEFS  IN SOCIETYQuick View
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AQA A-LEVEL SOCIOLOGY WHOLE UNIT SUMMARY NOTES - BELIEFS IN SOCIETY

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**Beliefs in Society Designed to support secure understanding, effective revision, and confident exam performance. ** Includes: Topic Checklist Key Term Glossary Theories of religion Summary notes for: Religion and social change Secularisation Religious organisations (churches, sects, NRMs, cults) Religion and social groups (gender, age, class, ethnicity) Religion & Globalisation Religion, renewal & Choice This resource helps students manage a complex, abstract topic by offering clarity and focus. Excellent for revision and preparing high-level synoptic responses. ** Each section includes core AO1 sociological concepts and AO3 ideas, supporting students in developing analytical responses and deepening their understanding. Ideal for use in lessons, targeted revision, essay scaffolding, and building and summarising complex topics.**
AQA A-LEVEL SOCIOLOGY WHOLE UNIT SUMMARY NOTES - FAMILIES & HOUSEHOLDSQuick View
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AQA A-LEVEL SOCIOLOGY WHOLE UNIT SUMMARY NOTES - FAMILIES & HOUSEHOLDS

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Families and Households Designed to support secure understanding, effective revision, and confident exam performance. ** INDIVIDUAL TOPIC SUMMARY NOTES** Detailed and structured notes to support content mastery, AO1 accuracy, and AO3 development Includes: Topic Checklist Key Term Glossary Key Name Glossary Detailed summary notes on all unit topics i.e.: Sociological theories of the family Theoretical perspectives Family diversity Gender roles, domestic labour, and decision-making Demographics: Birth, Death & Life Exp, Migration Family Changes: Marriage, Divorce, Cohabitation, Same Sex Couples Childhood and demographic trends State policies and their impact on the family Content is clearly explained with relevant examples and evaluation points to support exam writing. Helps students build secure knowledge and apply it effectively in extended answers.
AQA A-LEVEL SOCIOLOGY WHOLE UNIT SUMMARY NOTES - EDUCATIONQuick View
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AQA A-LEVEL SOCIOLOGY WHOLE UNIT SUMMARY NOTES - EDUCATION

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Education Includes: * Topic Checklist Key Term Glossary Key Name Glossary Detailed Summary Notes on full Unit i.e.: The role and functions of education Class, gender, and ethnic differences in achievement Internal and external factors influencing attainment School processes (labelling, subcultures, identities) Education policy and inequality Provides a secure foundation for students to apply knowledge and evaluate sociological perspectives with confidence. Each section includes core AO1 sociological concepts and AO3 ideas, supporting students in developing analytical responses and deepening their understanding. Ideal for use in lessons, targeted revision, essay scaffolding, and building and summarising complex topics.
The Sociology of SuicideQuick View
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The Sociology of Suicide

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Excellent case study to demonstrate differences in Structural, Action, and Third Way Approaches AS WELL AS Positivist Research vs. Interpretivist Research) Includes: Positivism/Modernism Interactionism Realism Durkheim Halbwachs Douglas Atkinson Taylor
Functionalist TheoryQuick View
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Functionalist Theory

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Includes references to: Organic Analogy Value Consensus Collective Conscience Social Solidarity Functional Prerequisites Atrophy Sanctions
The Sociology of ChildhoodQuick View
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The Sociology of Childhood

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Includes reference to: Childhood as a social contruction (temporal context) Childhood as a social construction (cultural context) The changing position/status of childhood/children The future of childhood Malinowski Firth Benedict Aries Shorter Pilcher Postman Opie Margo and Dixon Questions to promote discussion / thinking Activity on the Social Construction of Childhood