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GCSE Sociology Unit 1 feedback 2010 Principal Examiner Janis Griffiths

GCSE Sociology Unit 1 feedback 2010 Principal Examiner Janis Griffiths. Factors affecting results. Statistical screening Purpose Effects on distribution of grades Nature of cohort Unit 2 not factored in. Learning curve. Candidates generally coped well with new format

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GCSE Sociology Unit 1 feedback 2010 Principal Examiner Janis Griffiths

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  1. GCSE SociologyUnit 1 feedback2010Principal ExaminerJanis Griffiths

  2. Factors affecting results • Statistical screening • Purpose • Effects on distribution of grades • Nature of cohort • Unit 2 not factored in

  3. Learning curve • Candidates generally coped well with new format • Most coped well with the amount they had to write. • Fewer rubric errors than old paper • Space for writing to be increased. • Most were able to tackle the paper

  4. General observations • Fewer rubric errors • Some candidates attempting answers for which they had not been prepared. • Better at time planning • Misreading of questions apparent • Misunderstanding of ‘how’ and ‘why’

  5. Weakness in AO1 • Some lack of confidence with technical terms: research methods and cohabitation especially. • Knowing term and then misusing it later: socialisation

  6. Improving performance • Learn and understand key terms – these are the focus of questions • Read the questions carefully, noting commands and debates. • Use examples and development • Plan answers following clear and logical order • Avoid ‘stream of consciousness’ and personal comment.

  7. For further information, please contact the subject officer at the WJEC Joanna Lewis 245 Western Avenue Cardiff CF5 2YX joanna.lewis@wjec.co.uk

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