Factors Affecting Educational Achievement: Social Class (WJEC Eduqas GCSE Sociology): Exam Questions

Describe one way in which cultural factors may affect achievement in education.

Explain how material factors may affect achievement in education.

You should explore at least two ways in your response.

Select the appropriate term from the box to complete the sentences below.

............................................................................ did research on ‘the lads’ and anti-school sub-cultures.

Describe one way in which peer pressure may affect achievement in education.

Explain, using examples, how anti-school subcultures may affect achievement in education.

You should explore at least two ways in your response.

‘Cultural factors are the main reasons why some working-class children underachieve in education.’ Do you agree with this view?

In your answer you are advised to refer to cultural factors and any other relevant factors to support your judgement.

Describe one way in which teachers’ expectations of pupils may affect achievement in schools.

‘Factors outside school have a great effect on children’s achievement in education.’ Do you agree with this view?

In your answer you are advised to consider different sociological ideas and theories to support your judgement.

Describe one way anti-school subcultures may affect achievement in education.

Describe one material factor that may affect achievement in education.

‘The main reason why children underachieve in education is labelling them as failures.’ Do you agree with this view?

In your answer you are advised to refer to labelling and any other relevant factors to support your judgement.