WJEC GCSE Sociology Past Papers & Mark Schemes
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Summer 2023
9 filesGCSE Sociology – Comp 1 Undrstand Soc Proces: Understanding Social Processes – Mark Scheme – Summer 2023
GCSE Sociology – Comp 2 Undrstand Soc Struct: Understanding Social Structures – Mark Scheme – Summer 2023
GCSE Sociology – Comp 1 Undrstand Soc Proces: Understanding Social Processes [Paper size: A3 Font size: 36] – Modified Paper – Summer 2023
GCSE Sociology – Comp 1 Undrstand Soc Proces: Understanding Social Processes [Paper size: A4 Font size: 18] – Modified Paper – Summer 2023
GCSE Sociology – Comp 2 Undrstand Soc Struct: Understanding Social Structures [Paper size: A3 Font size: 36] – Modified Paper – Summer 2023
GCSE Sociology – Comp 2 Undrstand Soc Struct: Understanding Social Structures [Paper size: A4 Font size: 18] – Modified Paper – Summer 2023
GCSE Sociology – Comp 1 Undrstand Soc Proces: Understanding Social Processes – Past Paper – Summer 2023
GCSE Sociology – Comp 2 Undrstand Soc Struct: Understanding Social Structures – Past Paper – Summer 2023
GCSE Cymdeithaseg Cydran 1: Deall Prosesau Cymdeithasol – Past Paper – Summer 2023
Summer 2022
12 filesGCSE Sociology – Comp 1 Undrstand Soc Proces: Understanding Social Processes – Past Paper – Summer 2022
GCSE Sociology – Comp 2 Undrstand Soc Struct: Understanding Social Structures – Past Paper – Summer 2022
GCSE Cymdeithaseg Cydran 1: Deall Prosesau Cymdeithasol – Past Paper – Summer 2022
GCSE Cymdeithaseg Cydran 2: Deall Prosesau Cymdeithasol – Past Paper – Summer 2022
GCSE Sociology – Comp 2 Undrstand Soc Struct: Understanding Social Structures [Cyfrwng Cymraeg] – Mark Scheme – Summer 2022
GCSE Cymdeithaseg Cydran 1: Deall Prosesau Cymdeithasol – Mark Scheme – Summer 2022
GCSE Cymdeithaseg Cydran 2: Deall Prosesau Cymdeithasol – Mark Scheme – Summer 2022
GCSE Sociology – Comp 1 Undrstand Soc Proces: Understanding Social Processes – Mark Scheme – Summer 2022
GCSE Sociology – Comp 1 Undrstand Soc Proces: Understanding Social Processes [Paper size: A3 Font size: 36] – Modified Paper – Summer 2022
GCSE Sociology – Comp 1 Undrstand Soc Proces: Understanding Social Processes [Paper size: A4 Font size: 18] – Modified Paper – Summer 2022
GCSE Sociology – Comp 2 Undrstand Soc Struct: Understanding Social Structures [Paper size: A3 Font size: 36] – Modified Paper – Summer 2022
GCSE Sociology – Comp 2 Undrstand Soc Struct: Understanding Social Structures [Paper size: A4 Font size: 18] – Modified Paper – Summer 2022
Autumn 2021
3 filesGCSE Sociology – Comp 1 Undrstand Soc Proces: Understanding Social Processes – Mark Scheme – Autumn 2021
GCSE Sociology – Comp 2 Undrstand Soc Struct: Understanding Social Structures – Mark Scheme – Autumn 2021
GCSE Sociology – Comp 1 Undrstand Soc Proces: Understanding Social Processes – Past Paper – Autumn 2021
Summer 2019
1 fileGCSE Sociology – Comp 1 Undrstand Soc Proces: Understanding Social Processes – Mark Scheme – Summer 2019
Understanding Social Processes and Structures in Contemporary Wales and Beyond
Exam Paper Structure
Understanding Social Processes
Understanding Social Structures
Key Information
| Exam Board | WJEC |
| Qualification | GCSE |
| Grading Scale | A*–G |
| Assessment Type | 2 written papers |
| Component 1 | Written exam — Understanding Social Processes |
| Component 2 | Written exam — Understanding Social Structures |
| Bilingual | Available in English and Welsh medium (Cymdeithaseg) |
| Available Sessions | Autumn 2020 – Summer 2023 |
| Total Resources | 42 |
Key Topics in Sociology
Topics you need to know
Exam Command Words
| Command word | What the examiner expects |
|---|---|
| Identify | Name a sociological concept, theory, or example — brief factual answer |
| Describe | Give a detailed account of a social process, institution, or trend |
| Explain | Give sociological reasons for a social pattern, using relevant concepts and evidence |
| Discuss | Present different sociological perspectives on the issue, using evidence and reaching a conclusion |
| Evaluate | Assess the strengths and limitations of a sociological explanation, theory, or research method |
| Using the item | Your answer must reference and develop the information provided in the source material |
Typical Grade Boundaries
| Grade | Approximate mark needed |
|---|---|
| Grade A* | 76–86% |
| Grade A | 64–75% |
| Grade B | 52–63% |
| Grade C | 40–51% |
| Grade D | 28–39% |
⚠️ Typical boundaries. Actual boundaries vary by series.
Using Sociological Perspectives Analytically and Evaluating Research Methods
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