Educational Policies & The Structure of Britain's Education System (AQA GCSE Sociology): Exam Questions

Describe what is meant by the term comprehensive school.

What term is commonly used by sociologists to describe a state school that does not select pupils on the basis of their ability?

Describe one example of the marketisation of schools.

What term is commonly used by sociologists to describe the process of creating competition between schools?

What term is commonly used by sociologists to describe when a pupil accepts and acts according to the label that has been given to them by others?

Describe one reason why a parent may choose to home educate their child.

Describe what is meant by the term comprehensive school.

Identify and describe one example of the correspondence principle.

What term is commonly used by sociologists to describe a state school that does not select pupils on the basis of their ability?

Describe one function of vocational education for the needs of the modern economy.

Identify and describe one way in which state schools differ from independent schools.