AQA A-Level Sociology - Class and Education

Question 1

Who actually said that poor nutrition affects health and energy, leading to more absences from school?

Accepted Answer

Maralyn Howard

Question 2

Which is not a cultural factor for educational attainment?

Accepted Answer

Nutrition

Question 3

Which is not a material reason why working-class pupils may attain lower grades in education?

Accepted Answer

They are just naturally lazy

Question 4

How did the pandemic widen the gap between class attainment in education? (multiple correct answers)

Accepted Answer

The numeracy gap increased by 4.6 percentage points, Overall literacy and numeracy levels have dropped, Pupils from poorer areas have fallen behind

Question 5

Children's educational attainment is linked to parents occupation, income, and qualifications.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 6

Which is not a material factor for educational attainment?

Accepted Answer

Family structure

Question 7

What does cultural Deprivation refer to?

Accepted Answer

The lack of cultural equipment to succeed in the school environment.

Question 8

What did Harker say about material deprivation and housing? (multiple answers)

Accepted Answer

Less space can lead to impaired cognitive development, and depression., People who live in temporary accommodation + frequently move = disrupted ed, Disturbed sleep = difficulty concerntrating

Question 9

How much did The Aviva Family Finances Report find that the hidden cost of free state schooling costs?

Accepted Answer

£1614 per child

Question 10

Who said that things like transport, uniforms, sports, etc. have a heavier burden on poorer families?

Accepted Answer

Tanner

Question 11

What did Tess Ridge say about education? (multiple answers)

Accepted Answer

Some students didn't take up free school meals due to the stigma, Some students were teased fro having old or hand-me-down clothing, Pupils from poorer homes likely work. this can negatively impact education

Question 12

What did Douglas say about working-class parents?

Accepted Answer

Less likely to support a child's intelectuall development eg. home reading

Question 13

Which are examples of the cultural equipment do people need to succeed in schools?

Accepted Answer

Language, reasoning skills, and self-descipline

Question 14

Who said that working-class children are more likely to live in damp, dark, unclean, or unsafe housing?

Accepted Answer

Waldfogel and Washbrook

Question 15

How can Douglas' argument be criticised?

Accepted Answer

Unfair parents. Work makes attendance difficult. - Blackstone/Mortimore., Working-class parents find schools an uncomfy middle-class institution.

Question 16

How does social class generally effect educational attainment?

Accepted Answer

Higher class position = greater attainment and length of education

Question 17

Which class categories do we talk about in this topic?

Accepted Answer

Middle claas and working class

Question 18

Material deprivation refers to poverty and a lack of material necessities.

Accepted Answer

True

AQA A-Level Sociology - Class and Education

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AQA A-Level Sociology - Class and Education

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