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After achieving an A* in 2017, I am sharing my quality revision notes, essays, templates and tactics to help ambitious students reach their goals. These resources have proven a hit across the globe with students and teachers alike - download yourself to see why! Chat with me on twitter @astarlevels or just drop me an email... happy revising!

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After achieving an A* in 2017, I am sharing my quality revision notes, essays, templates and tactics to help ambitious students reach their goals. These resources have proven a hit across the globe with students and teachers alike - download yourself to see why! Chat with me on twitter @astarlevels or just drop me an email... happy revising!
Schizophrenia Revision Ultimate Bundle
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Schizophrenia Revision Ultimate Bundle

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9x summary sheets, loads of practice 16 mark questions for every sub topic and a revision checklist for the whole of A Level Psychology. 9 summary sheets covering everything you need to know for schizophrenia. The summary sheets have been arranged according to the specification and include every topic you could be asked… no surprises in the exam! The paper 3 essay planner includes a 16 mark question for every topic (across every module), therefore is a chance to plan for every type of essay you may be asked to write. Revision checklist also included that covers the entire module. Everything you need to revise schizophrenia! Tried and tested by an A* student… chat with me on twitter @astarlevels
Relationships Revision Ultimate Bundle
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Relationships Revision Ultimate Bundle

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7x summary sheets, loads of practice 16 mark questions for every sub topic and a revision checklist for the whole of A Level Psychology. 7 summary sheets covering everything you need to know for relationships. The summary sheets have been arranged according to the specification and include every topic you could be asked… no surprises in the exam! The paper 3 essay planner includes a 16 mark question for every topic (across every module), therefore is a chance to plan for every type of essay you may be asked to write. Revision checklist also included that covers the entire module. Everything you need to revise relationships! Tried and tested by an A* student… chat with me on twitter @astarlevels
A Level English Language NEA A* Examples
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A Level English Language NEA A* Examples

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Example coursework for both tasks in A Level English Language. Includes two full pieces of coursework & the data used to produce them. This language investigation & directed writing with commentary was submitted to AQA in summer 2017 and awarded an A*. This makes it the perfect example to show students what is required of them in the NEA. Why it works: Shows how to use current A Level study as a toolkit to study language Demonstrates how to organise & structure the write-up Example of the level of analysis & interpretation needed for highest grades Can be reworked as a template for your future (brilliant!) NEA Follow my twitter to stay updated with more essential free resources and news - @astarlevels Check out my shop for more essays and revision resources!
Representation of Teachers | Language & Occupation
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Representation of Teachers | Language & Occupation

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Used in relation to AQA A Level English Language to get discussions going on the way different occupational groups may use language. Would make a good starter… A little freebie to say ‘thank you’ to everyone that has supported the shop! Follow my twitter to stay updated with more essential free resources and news - @astarlevels
Model Articles/ Opinion Pieces A Level English Language
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Model Articles/ Opinion Pieces A Level English Language

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6 top band, model articles and a worksheet helping students create engaging headlines, straplines and openings. Produced by a student who achieved an A* in 2017. Why they work: * Shows how to assess ideas from the texts within your own article * Demonstrates how to balance engaging writing with linguistic content * Produced by a student who achieved an A* in 2017 * Can be reworked as a template for your future (brilliant!) articles Includes: - 4 example articles (gender, occupation, sociolect, accent & dialect) - 1 article on language diversity that draws on ideas in Text A & B - 1 article on world English & non std varieties - 1 article revision sheet helping students plan engaging openings
Example Opinion Article that Assesses Ideas on Language Change and in Text A & B
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Example Opinion Article that Assesses Ideas on Language Change and in Text A & B

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Top band, student written model opinion article for A Level English Language. Produced by a student who achieved an A* in 2017. This model article demonstrates how to convey understanding of linguistic ideas by evaluating and challenging the views presented in the text and by other linguists. Students of all abilities will benefit from an example of effective article writing which they can emulate in their own work. Why it works: Shows how to assess ideas from the texts within your own article Demonstrates how to balance engaging writing with linguistic content Produced by a student who achieved an A* in 2017 Can be reworked as a template for your future (brilliant!) articles Easily turned into an assessment because text A & B are included. The model article can be used for reflection afterwards I have also included a powerpoint that encourages students to look at each text in detail, make meaningful comments on it & then use these ideas to plan an opinion article answer. Would work well as the premise of a lesson but is not a full lesson powerpoint. Model essays for all topics in A Level English Language Write an opinion article about language diversity and variation in which you assess the ideas and issues raised in Text A and Text B and argue your own views.
World English Example Essay
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World English Example Essay

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Top band, student written model answer for A Level English Language. This essay demonstrates how to convey understanding of linguistic ideas by evaluating and challenging the views presented in the question and by other linguists. Students of all abilities will benefit from an example of effective essay writing which they can emulate in their own work. There is also an opportunity for students to plan their own answer to the question. Why it works: Shows how to select, arrange & argue the most important ideas in essays Produced by a student who achieved an A* in 2017 Useful as a concise summary of key theories in essay format Marking activity for student reflection Can be reworked as a template for your future (brilliant!) essays Follow my twitter to stay updated with more essential free resources and news - @astarlevels Check out my shop for more essays and revision resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/astarlevels Written by an a student who got an A* in 2017 and download, used and loved by countless students and teachers across the country. Download to get the full essay PDF. Small sample section deliberately shown in preview
Model Article on World English
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Model Article on World English

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Example student written model article on world & nonstandard English Why they work: * Top band article shows how to balance engaging style with linguistic theories * Idea of headlines, straplines & openings * Use as a style model for your future (brilliant!) articles! I also made a resource with a headline, strapline & engaging opening for every topic that you could be required to write an article on. This is a great tool for students to avoid wasting time starting articles and getting straight on with it. Find it here https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/opinion-article-revision-a-level-english-language-11683007
Absorption Addiction Model
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Absorption Addiction Model

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Detailed summary sheet makes this summary sheet suitable for students aiming for an A* in AQA A Level Psychology Concise and easy to learn style makes it beneficial for all abilities Everything you need for this topic right here! Challenging set of AQA style questions on page 2 that relate to the summary sheet and directly to the specification. Easy to mark the questions as answers are on summary sheet… Best used as a handout in class or for revision. The brilliant set of questions means students can reinforce what they’ve learnt with specific ‘absorption addiction’ questions, meaning they are well prepared for the exam. Check out my shop for more!
Parasocial Relationships
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Parasocial Relationships

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Detailed summary sheet makes this summary sheet suitable for students aiming for an A* in AQA A Level Psychology Concise and easy to learn style makes it beneficial for all abilities Everything you need for this topic right here! Challenging set of AQA style questions on page 2 that relate to the summary sheet and directly to the specification. Easy to mark the questions as answers are on summary sheet… Best used as a handout in class or for revision. The brilliant set of questions means students can reinforce what they’ve learnt with specific ‘absorption addiction’ questions, meaning they are well prepared for the exam. Check out my shop for more! Check out my shop for tonnes more AQA A Level Psychology resources for the new spec! Specifically includes: Para social relationships: levels of para social relationships, the absorption addiction model and the attachment theory explanation
Virtual Relationships in Social Media
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Virtual Relationships in Social Media

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Detailed summary sheet makes this summary sheet suitable for students aiming for an A* in AQA A Level Psychology Concise and easy to learn style makes it beneficial for all abilities Everything you need for this topic right here! Challenging set of AQA style questions on page 2 that relate to the summary sheet and directly to the specification. Easy to mark the questions as answers are on summary sheet… Best used as a handout in class or for revision. The brilliant set of questions means students can reinforce what they’ve learnt with specific questions, meaning they are well prepared for the exam. Specifically includes: Virtual relationships in social media: self-disclosure in virtual relationships; effects of absence of gating on the nature of virtual relationships.
Theories of Romantic Relationship | A Level Psychology AQA New Specification
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Theories of Romantic Relationship | A Level Psychology AQA New Specification

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Detailed summary sheet makes this summary sheet suitable for students aiming for an A* in AQA A Level Psychology Concise and easy to learn style makes it beneficial for all abilities Everything you need for this topic right here! Challenging set of AQA style questions on page 2 that relate to the summary sheet and directly to the specification. Easy to mark the questions as answers are on summary sheet… Best used as a handout in class or for revision. The brilliant set of questions means students can reinforce what they’ve learnt with specific questions, meaning they are well prepared for the exam. Specifically includes: Theories of romantic relationships: social exchange theory, equity theory and Rusbult’s investment model of commitment, satisfaction, comparison with alternatives and investment. Duck’s phase model of relationship breakdown: intra-psychic, dyadic, social and grave dressing phases.
Factors Affecting Attraction in Romantic Relationships
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Factors Affecting Attraction in Romantic Relationships

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Detailed summary sheet makes this summary sheet suitable for students aiming for an A* in AQA A Level Psychology Concise and easy to learn style makes it beneficial for all abilities Everything you need for this topic right here! Challenging set of AQA style questions on page 2 that relate to the summary sheet and directly to the specification. Easy to mark the questions as answers are on summary sheet… Best used as a handout in class or for revision. The brilliant set of questions means students can reinforce what they’ve learnt with specific questions, meaning they are well prepared for the exam. Specifically includes: 3 Factors affecting attraction in romantic relationships: self-disclosure; physical attractiveness, including the matching hypothesis; filter theory, including social demography, similarity in attitudes and complementarity.
Evolutionary Explanation for Partner Preference
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Evolutionary Explanation for Partner Preference

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Detailed summary sheet makes this summary sheet suitable for students aiming for an A* in AQA A Level Psychology Concise and easy to learn style makes it beneficial for all abilities Everything you need for this topic right here! Challenging set of AQA style questions on page 2 that relate to the summary sheet and directly to the specification. Easy to mark the questions as answers are on summary sheet… Best used as a handout in class or for revision. The brilliant set of questions means students can reinforce what they’ve learnt with specific questions, meaning they are well prepared for the exam. Specifically includes: The evolutionary explanations for partner preferences, including the relationship between sexual selection and human reproductive behaviour
Dealing With Offending Behaviour
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Dealing With Offending Behaviour

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Detailed summary sheet makes this summary sheet suitable for students aiming for an A* in AQA A Level Psychology Concise and easy to learn style makes it beneficial for all abilities Everything you need for this topic right here! Challenging set of AQA style questions on page 2 that relate to the summary sheet and directly to the specification. Easy to mark the questions as answers are on summary sheet… Best used as a handout in class or for revision. The brilliant set of questions means students can reinforce what they’ve learnt with specific questions, meaning they are well prepared for the exam. Specifically includes: Dealing with offending behaviour: the aims of custodial sentencing and the psychological effects of custodial sentencing. Recidivism. Behaviour modification in custody. Anger management and restorative justice programmes
Psychological Explanations of Offending
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Psychological Explanations of Offending

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Detailed summary sheet makes this summary sheet suitable for students aiming for an A* in AQA A Level Psychology Concise and easy to learn style makes it beneficial for all abilities Everything you need for this topic right here! Challenging set of AQA style questions on page 2 that relate to the summary sheet and directly to the specification. Easy to mark the questions as answers are on summary sheet… Best used as a handout in class or for revision. The brilliant set of questions means students can reinforce what they’ve learnt with specific questions, meaning they are well prepared for the exam. Specifically includes: Psychological explanations of offending behaviour: Eysenck’s theory of the criminal personality; cognitive explanations; level of moral reasoning and cognitive distortions, including hostile attribution bias and minimalisation; differential association theory; psychodynamic explanations.