A retrieval task to help students focus on the details of the Romanian orphan study. Answer sheet included. Can be used at the start of a lesson and then followed with an exam question on the effects of institutionalisation.

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.

Word document with 9 questions to help students plan a piece of research.

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.

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.

One A3 sheet for students to work through independently when completing the topic/ revising for the exam. All points are taken from the specification. Students can first of all see how much they can do from memory, and then use their notes/ textbook to help complete. It would take approximately 30 mins to complete.

10 questions that increase in difficulty on the research methods topic. Allows students to retrieve information on the topic as well as being differentiated. I’d allow 20 minutes for the activity- answers are included on the second slide. Created for A Level AQA and for use with year 12 students part way through the research methods module.

Enlarge this sheet on to A3 paper- could be used in a one hour lesson plus homework- students use their notes to complete the handout- or see how much they can complete from memory.

A double sided A3 sheet which covers all the relationships theories. Each area of the specification is in different colours to help students group them together. I’ve included key terms to help guide student note taking. You could use it in a one hour lesson- students could fill in as much as they can from memory and then use notes/ textbook to complete the rest.

A scenario followed by 8 questions that require students to apply their knowledge of year 12 research methods. The second page of the document has the answers which could be shared with students after completing the task for them to self assess. Good revision task- would give the students 20 minutes to complete. Made for AQA but could be used with any exam board.

Retrieval pyramid for the relationships topic. It is differentiated- the questions get harder as your go further up the pyramid. I’ve integrated some issues and debated and reserach methods questions as well. Answers are included on the second page. Give students 20 mins to complete, and then 10 mins to feedback answers. Good for a revision task- students can then do further revision on the areas they couldn’t answer.

Double sided A3 sheet- first side has a recap of Milgrams study of obedience- with images. The second side has all the explanations for obedience with space for students to write AO1 and AO3 points. I’ve filled some bits in. You could use this in a one hour revision lesson- students can fill in what they know from memory and use their notes or textbook to do the rest.

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 for the exam.

Give students 10 mins to answer as many questions as possible. Feedback answers using the answer sheet. You can direct students to revision topics based on what they were unable to answer.