A retrieval grid which is good for revision. The questions are differentiated. Students can spend 20 minutes answering as much as they can without notes and then use a different coloured pen to complete the reminder using their notes/ textbook. Answers for each are included on the second page.

A revision sheet for students to complete independently on the theories of crime. The second side of the sheet has some hints to help students complete the sheet- it can be done without notes and then students can be encouraged to use notes/ textbook to complete the rest in a different colour. There are 4 example 30 mark exam questions that students can plan/ write to further consolidate their revision of the theories. Would take 1 hour to do the the theories revision, could spend two hours if doing the exam questions too.

A revision sheet to be used particularly for weaker students- structured revision of ethnicity and crime. Students can complete from memory and then complete using their notes/ textbooks. I also ask students to add evaluation points in another colour/ use post it notes. Activity would take approximately 30 mins or could be set as homework to consolidate learning.

A revision sheet to be used particularly for weaker students- structured revision of gender and crime. Students can complete from memory and then complete using their notes/ textbooks. I also ask students to add evaluation points in another colour/ use post it notes. Activity would take approximately 30 mins or could be set as homework to consolidate learning.

A retrieval grid which is good for revision. The questions are differentiated. Students can spend 20 minutes answering as much as they can without notes and then use a different coloured pen to complete the reminder using their notes/ textbook. Answers for each are included on the second page.

Print this sheet on to A3 paper, and students can fill in what they know on each of the theories from memory as revision. When they’ve done all they can from memory- students can use their class notes/ textbooks to complete the rest. You could follow with an exam question.

I give this to AS students when revising for the exam- I recommend that they learn the names of 25 sociologists that they can refer to in the exam. So this becomes a crib sheet that they make their notes on and use to test themselves and each other.

A retrieval activity- a list of 9 sociologists printed and given to the students on theories of the family- students identify which theory they belong to and what their key ideas are. Students can complete from memory, but can use notes/ textbook if needed. I’ve included the answers on a PPT to share with students to improve their work. I’d give students 15-20 mins for the task, 10 mins for feedback.

Revision task to use at the start of the lesson- what do students remember on the social stratification topic? An answer sheet has been included. Takes approx 30 mins of the lesson including answer feedback. Based on what answers students get wrong you can direct them to focus on that for revision.

Revision task to use at the start of the lesson- what do students remember on the crime and deviance topic? An answer sheet has been included. Takes approx 30 mins of the lesson including answer feedback. Based on what answers students get wrong you can direct them to focus on that for revision.

This revision mat should be printed in colour on A3 paper. We give this to students on the day of the exam for last minute revision- while they have their breakfast/ lunch. Key information on one side.

Revision task to use at the start of the lesson- what do students remember on the education topic? An answer sheet has been included. Takes approx 30 mins of the lesson including answer feedback. Based on what answers students get wrong you can direct them to focus on that for revision.

Revision task to use at the start of the lesson- what do students remember on the crime & deviance topic? An answer sheet has been included. Takes approx 30 mins of the lesson including answer feedback. Based on what answers students get wrong you can direct them to focus on that for revision.

This revision mat should be printed in colour on A3 paper. We give this to students on the day of the exam for last minute revision- while they have their breakfast/ lunch. Key information on one side.

Revision task to use at the start of the lesson- what do students remember on the families topic? An answer sheet has been included. Takes approx 30 mins of the lesson including answer feedback. Based on what answers students get wrong you can direct them to focus on that for revision.

Revision task to use at the start of the lesson- what do students remember on the families and education topic? Some research methods questions in here too. An answer sheet has been included. Takes approx 30 mins of the lesson including answer feedback. Based on what answers students get wrong you can direct them to focus on that for revision.

Revision task to use at the start of the lesson- what do students remember on the social stratification topic? An answer sheet has been included. Takes approx 30 mins of the lesson including answer feedback. Based on what answers students get wrong you can direct them to focus on that for revision.

Double sided A3 sheet for students to use when revising patterns of criminal behaviour and theories and explanations for crime. Page numbers refer to the EDUQAS textbook. Key terms are taken from the specification to help students guide their note taking. Could be used in a one hour lesson- and finish the rest for homework. Could follow this task with planning longer exam answers.

Print this on A3 paper- students can use their notes/ textbook to complete the first side as revision on the theories, and then there are 3 x 9 mark questions for students to plan (taken from past papers). They could write up one of the 9 mark answers too. This could be used in a double lesson.

18 recommended titles for A Level psychology and sociology students to read. I give this to students who have a particular interest in the subjects or who may be applying for social science related degrees, so that they can refer to the reading in their personal statements.