AQA SCLY1
Unit 1: Families and Households
There are 3 sections – choose the CORRECT one, Families and Households (should be section 2),
and answer all the questions from that section.
Time allowed: 1 hour
Maximum marks: 60
Time per mark = max 1 min.
Parts (d) and (e) should be answered in continuous prose and you will be marked on your ability to
use good English, to organise information clearly and to use specialist vocabulary where
appropriate.
Section 2 – families and households
You will be given 2 items to consider and which will help you answer the questions. The question
will refer you to a particular item. If the question says ‘using material from item X’, then you must
make sure you make direct reference to an idea or quotes in the item.
Possible Question outlines
(a) definition of key term, e.g. ‘primary socialisation’
(b) 2 examples of a particular idea,
e.g. two ways in which childhood has become ‘protected and privileged’
(c) 3 reasons for something
e.g. change in divorce rate
Marks
2 marks
4 marks
Timing
<2 mins
<4 mins
6 marks
<6 mins
OR a combination of shorter answer questions adding up to 12 marks,
e.g.
(a) explain the difference between two key terms
(b) 2 reasons for something, e.g. divorce
(c) 2 reasons for something, e.g. changing fertility rates
4 marks
4 marks
4 marks
<4 mins
<4 mins
<4 mins
Then 2 mini essays
(d) essay question
24 marks
(e) essay question with reference to item
24 marks
4 min plan
20 min
4 min plan
20 min