AQA GCSE Citizenship Studies
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23 study areas
Subject content1 topic
Citizenship skills, processes and methods1 topic
Life in modern Britain6 study areas
- Life in modern Britain2 objectives
- What are the principles and values that underpin British society?3 objectives
- What do we mean by identity?4 objectives
- What is the role of the media and the free press?3 objectives
- What is the UK's role in key international organisations?4 objectives
- How can citizens make their voice heard and make a difference6 objectives
Rights and responsibilities6 study areas
- Rights and responsibilities1 objective
- What laws does a society require and why?3 objectives
- What are a citizen's rights and responsibilities within the legal13 objectives
- How has the law developed over time, and how does the law13 objectives
- What are the universal human rights and how do we protect9 objectives
- How do citizens play a part to bring about change in the legal6 objectives
Politics and participation6 study areas
- Politics and participation1 objective
- Where does political power reside in the UK and how is it5 objectives
- What are the powers of local and devolved government and how10 objectives
- Where does political power reside: with the citizen, parliament13 objectives
- How do others govern themselves?1 objective
- How can citizens try to bring about political change?4 objectives
Assessment and exam guidance
What Gets Top Grades
Knowledge & Understanding
Demonstrates comprehensive and accurate knowledge
- Uses correct subject-specific terminology
- Shows detailed understanding of concepts
- Makes accurate connections between topics
- Demonstrates depth beyond surface-level knowledge
Application
Applies knowledge effectively to new contexts
- Selects relevant knowledge for the question
- Adapts understanding to unfamiliar scenarios
- Uses examples appropriately
- Shows awareness of context
Analysis & Evaluation
Develops sophisticated analytical arguments
- Constructs logical chains of reasoning
- Considers multiple perspectives
- Weighs evidence to reach justified conclusions
- Acknowledges limitations and nuances
Key Command Words
Give a single fact or term
Name, select, or recognise
Set out main features briefly
Give an account of what something is like or what happens
Give reasons with developed cause→effect chains
State similarities AND differences (both required)
Examine in detail showing cause→effect→consequence chains
Weigh up BOTH sides, reach JUSTIFIED conclusion
Make judgments about importance with justification
Show formula→substitution→calculation→answer with units
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