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05 Read lItem C below and answer the question that follows.
Item C
Investigating the academic progress of pupils in schools
There are differences in educational achievement between groups of pupils in schools.
Sociologists seek to identify patterns of differential achievement and the reasons for
these patterns. Academic progress is influenced by a range of factors, both external and
internal to schools.
One way of studying the reasons for differences in academic progress between groups
of pupils is to use secondary data. Schools collect and produce a range of quantitative
secondary data, such as exam statistics, as well as qualitative secondary data, such as
progress reports and pupils' work. One practical advantage of using secondary data is
that it is often available in the public domain. However, access to some secondary data
may be restricted. Data on pupil progress may also be presented in a selective way.
Applying material from Item C and your knowledge of research methods, evaluate the
strengths and limitations of using secondary data to investigate the academic progress of
pupils in schools.
[20 marks]
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,o6 Read Item D below and answer the question that follows.
Item D
Despite many changes in society, some feminist sociologists argue that gender roles
and relationships within the family remain unequal. Women still take responsibility for
housework and childcare, and men still dominate in terms of power and financial
control.
However, other sociologists argue that there is evidence that gender roles and
relationships are becoming more equal. For example, men now take on a more
domestic role.
Applying material from Item D and your knowledge, evaluate the view that gender roles
and relationships within the family are still unequal in society today.
(20 marks]
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o4 Read Item B below and answer the question that follows.
Item B
The patterns of educational achievement by gender have changed over time. Some
sociologists explain these patterns through factors external to schools, such as
socialisation and parental attitudes towards education. Changes in wider society, such
as employment opportunities, may also contribute to these patterns.
However, the way schools are organised and the social interactions that take place
within schools are also likely to affect gender differences in educational achievement.
Applying material from Item B and your knowledge, evaluate sociological explanations of
gender differences in educational achievement.
(30 marks]
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Do not write
outside the
Methods in Context box
05 Read lItem C below and answer the question that follows.
Item C
Investigating the academic progress of pupils in schools
There are differences in educational achievement between groups of pupils in schools.
Sociologists seek to identify patterns of differential achievement and the reasons for
these patterns. Academic progress is influenced by a range of factors, both external and
internal to schools.
One way of studying the reasons for differences in academic progress between groups
of pupils is to use secondary data. Schools collect and produce a range of quantitative
secondary data, such as exam statistics, as well as qualitative secondary data, such as
progress reports and pupils' work. One practical advantage of using secondary data is
that it is often available in the public domain. However, access to some secondary data
may be restricted. Data on pupil progress may also be presented in a selective way.
Applying material from Item C and your knowledge of research methods, evaluate the
strengths and limitations of using secondary data to investigate the academic progress of
pupils in schools.
[20 marks]
Turn over
1 IB/GIJun21/7192/1
,o6 Read Item D below and answer the question that follows.
Item D
Despite many changes in society, some feminist sociologists argue that gender roles
and relationships within the family remain unequal. Women still take responsibility for
housework and childcare, and men still dominate in terms of power and financial
control.
However, other sociologists argue that there is evidence that gender roles and
relationships are becoming more equal. For example, men now take on a more
domestic role.
Applying material from Item D and your knowledge, evaluate the view that gender roles
and relationships within the family are still unequal in society today.
(20 marks]
, 6
Do not wnte
outside the
o4 Read Item B below and answer the question that follows.
Item B
The patterns of educational achievement by gender have changed over time. Some
sociologists explain these patterns through factors external to schools, such as
socialisation and parental attitudes towards education. Changes in wider society, such
as employment opportunities, may also contribute to these patterns.
However, the way schools are organised and the social interactions that take place
within schools are also likely to affect gender differences in educational achievement.
Applying material from Item B and your knowledge, evaluate sociological explanations of
gender differences in educational achievement.
(30 marks]
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