Using the Internet

The internet is a very useful place to get information on Sociology. However, you need to be careful with the things that you read as they might not be accurate and could also confuse you.

One of the most resourceful site for Sociology is Sociology Central, which can be found in the following link:

http://www.sociology.org.uk/

I'm sure that most of you might have come across this site and I personally think that it is very useful for gaining knowledge about various ideas regarding the subject. It contains revision notes, mind maps, etc. that will help you in your exam. However, you need to select information that is RELEVANT, as there is so much information that could be found on Sociology Central that might require a higher level of learning (University standard).

Therefore, try to look for useful references from that site and also read around the relevant A Level topics to improve your knowledge and understanding.


Work hard.

Sociology Pre U2 Preliminary Exam

Dear students


I'm sure you all know that your test will be on Tuesday (27/04/2010) from 11.00 - 12.00

The format (as I have already explained) will be based on the Sociology A2 Exam structure:

(a) worth 3 marks (write 2-3 sentences)
(b) worth 6 marks (write 6 sentences)
(c) worth 16 marks (write an essay that is about three pages long)


The topic will be on FAMILIES AND HOUSEHOLDS.

Therefore, read your notes first before reading your textbooks.

You need to MEMORIZE at least 25 names/references/studies for the test in order to get a very good result.


Consider what each perspective would say about the family e.g. Functionalism

*Hint* Don't forget to include the negative aspects of family life.



Good luck.


P.S. Sociology Extra Classes will commence as usual after the Preliminary Exam. If for any reason you cannot attend please schedule a time to meet me on a regular school day. The 'AS' exam is coming soon, so make the most of the time you have left.

Sociology Extra Class

Your extra class will start this Friday (09/04/2010), from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the A.V.A. Room.


Bring along your notes from last year and more importantly copies of past exam questions.

Food and drinks are welcome.


Casual attire.


See you there.

Latest Assignment

Draw a mind map on the topic 'Family'. You have until Saturday (3/4/10) to hand this in. Take this exercise as a way to revise for your upcoming test by the end of this month. Good luck :)

Happy Holidays :)

Dear students,

Enjoy your school holidays. By next week things will get intensive (academically). You should have received your June AS Level 2010 statement of entry by now so realize that you have LESS THAN TWO MONTHS to prepare for the Socio exam. Manage your time carefully and avoid doing things that aren't productive. Treat the June exam as if it was the 'real' A Level exam.


Good luck and study smart :)

and the student of the month goes to.....?

Time management

Okay people, its time to WAKE UP. We are almost approaching the end of February and it won't be long before the June AS Exams. So more time should be spent on reading and revising as well as more practice in analyzing and writing sociology essays.


Here are some tips that you can use to manage your time:


Spend at least an hour at home everyday to do your revision

Don't spend too much time going online


Use your Personal Study time to read or write notes

If you are staying in school while waiting for your afternoon class read or write notes or find a friend that you can discuss your work with


Always remember to have a BALANCE between doing work and having fun. Set your priorities and goals straight and stay committed.