Band descriptors and mark allocations Note – a response which does not attempt to discuss at least two reasons cannot be awarded higher than Band 2. AO1 1a & 1b 3 marks AO2 1a 3 marks AO3 1a & 1b 3 marks BAND 3 A coherent answer demonstrating detailed, relevant knowledge and understanding of at least two reasons why some ethnic minority groups may face discrimination. There will be evidence of appropriate and sustained sociological language, and concepts are described in detail. 3 Knowledge and understanding of relevant theories/ concepts/evidence is applied and used to explain accurately two reasons why some ethnic minority groups may face discrimination. The explanation will be well developed. 3 A developed analysis and evaluation of at least two reasons why some ethnic minority groups may face discrimination. There is a sustained line of reasoning which is coherent, relevant, substantiated and logically structured to support judgements and a conclusion linked to the specifics of the question. 3 BAND 2 Answer has some coherence, demonstrating partial knowledge and understanding of at least two reasons why some ethnic minority groups may face discrimination though lacking in detail and with some inaccuracies/ irrelevancies. Or detailed, relevant knowledge and understanding is demonstrated, but only one reason is considered. There will be evidence of mostly appropriate sociological language and concepts, but these are not sustained throughout. 2 Knowledge and understanding of relevant theories/ concepts/evidence is applied and used to explain two reasons why some ethnic minority groups may face discrimination The explanation will be partially developed as some of these factors will be explained in less detail than the others and with some inaccuracies. Or knowledge and understanding is applied and used to explain accurately one reason why some ethnic minority groups may face discrimination. 2 A partial analysis and evaluation of two reasons why some ethnic minority groups may face discrimination. Or a developed analysis and evaluation of one reason why some ethnic minority groups may face discrimination. Lines of reasoning will not be sustained throughout but are coherent and relevant. A conclusion may be superficial. 2 AO1 1a & 1b 3 marks AO2 1a 3 marks AO3 1a & 1b 3 marks BAND 1 Answer demonstrates only basic knowledge and understanding of reason/s why some ethnic minority groups may face 1 Application of knowledge and understanding to explain reason/s why some ethnic minority groups may face 1 Limited analysis or evaluation only, with no judgement or conclusion in relation to the specifics of the 1
Question 6 (d) Mark allocation: AO1 1a & 1b AO2 1a AO3 1a & 1b 15 4 3 8 ‘Criminal statistics are not an accurate reflection of actual crime and criminals.’ Do you agree with this view? [15] In your answer you are advised to refer to the problems associated with criminal statistics and any other relevant factors to support your judgement. Band descriptors and mark allocations AO1 1a & 1b 4 marks AO2 1a 3 marks AO3 1a & 1b 8 marks BAND 4 A coherent answer demonstrating detailed, relevant knowledge and understanding of a range of factors relating to the accuracy of criminal statistics. There will be evidence of appropriate and sustained sociological language, and concepts are described in detail. 4 There are no Band 4 marks for this assessment objective. 3 marks are awarded as for Band 3. A developed analysis and evaluation of whether criminal statistics are an accurate reflection of crime and criminals. There is a sustained line of reasoning which is coherent, relevant, substantiated and logically structured to support a judgement and a conclusion linked to the specifics of the question. 7-8 BAND 3 A coherent answer demonstrating mostly detailed, relevant knowledge and understanding of factors relating to the accuracy of criminal statistics, though some factors will be described in less detail than others. There will be evidence of mostly appropriate sociological language and concepts, but these are not sustained throughout. 3 Knowledge and understanding of relevant is applied and used to explain the accuracy of criminal statistics. The explanation will be well developed. 3 Good analysis and evaluation of whether criminal statistics are an accurate reflection of crime and criminals. Lines of reasoning may not be sustained throughout but are coherent and relevant to support a judgement and a conclusion linked to the specifics of the question. 5-6 AO1 1a & 1b 4 marks AO2 1a 3 marks AO3 1a & 1b 8 marks BAND 2 Answer has some coherence, demonstrating partial 2 Knowledge and understanding of relevant A partial analysis and evaluation of whether criminal statistics are 3-4
knowledge and understanding of the accuracy of criminal statistics, though lacking in detail and with inaccuracies/ irrelevancies. There will be limited evidence of appropriate sociological language and concepts. is applied and used to explain the accuracy of criminal statistics. The explanation will be partially developed as some of these factors will be explained in less detail than the others and with inaccuracies. 2 an accurate reflection of crime and criminals. Any judgement or conclusion will be superficial. BAND 1 Answer demonstrates only basic knowledge and understanding of the accuracy of criminal statistics. There will be little, if any, evidence of sociological language and concepts. 1 Application of knowledge and understanding to explain the accuracy of criminal statistics will be limited. Any explanation will be undeveloped and contain inaccuracies. 1 Limited analysis or evaluation only, with no judgement or conclusion in relation to the specifics of the question. 1-2 Award 0 marks for incorrect or irrelevant answers This is an extended response question where candidates are expected to draw together different areas of knowledge, skills and/or understanding from across the relevant specification content. They should construct and develop a sustained line of reasoning which is coherent, relevant, substantiated and logically structured. Answers should demonstrate the ability to make sense of sociological debates, use sociological terms and examples and explain sociological concepts. To achieve the highest marks in AO3, answers should make a judgement on the differing ideas and come to a conclusion. Indicative content This content is not prescriptive and candidates are not expected to refer to all the material identified below. Credit will be given to the effective use of supporting sociological evidence. Some of the issues to consider in the discussion are: different types of criminal statistics such as police statistics; victim studies; self-report studies not all crimes are reported and are hidden and therefore don’t appear in police statistics reasons why people may not report crimes to police such as fear, ignorance, apathy or knowing the offender police may not record all crimes reported to them police bias and the influence of racism or sexism in compiling official figures moral panics, often directed against young working class and ethnic minorities may lead to an increase in police statistics for these groups official figures may encourage labelling and differential treatment according to social class, gender; ethnic group membership female crime may be underestimated
Mark allocation: AO1 AO2 1b AO3 1a & 1b 6 3 3 Explain and evaluate the benefits that you may find using this method for your research. [6] Band descriptors and mark allocations AO2 1b 3 marks AO3 1a &1b 3 marks BAND 3 Knowledge and understanding of relevant theories/ concepts/ evidence/ methods is applied and used to explain accurately and in detail the strengths of the method for the given research. The explanation will be fully developed. 3 A developed analysis and evaluation of how the strengths of the research method will impact on the research. There is a sustained line of reasoning which is coherent, relevant, substantiated and logically structured to support a judgement and a conclusion linked to the specifics of the question. 3 BAND 2 Knowledge and understanding of relevant theories/ concepts/ evidence/ methods is applied and used to explain the strengths of the method for the given research. There will be some development in the explanation but with some inaccuracies 2 A partial analysis and evaluation of how the strengths of the research method will impact on the research. Lines of reasoning may not be sustained throughout but are coherent and relevant to support a judgement and a conclusion linked to the specifics of the question. 2 BAND 1 Application of knowledge and understanding to explain the strengths of the method for the given research will be limited. Any explanation will be undeveloped and contain inaccuracies. 1 Limited analysis or evaluation only, with no judgement or conclusion in relation to the specifics of the question. 1 Award 0 marks for incorrect or irrelevant answers Indicative content This content is not prescriptive and candidates are not expected to refer to all the material identified below. Some of the issues to consider are: Indicative content Indicative content structured interviews: these produce quantitative data that can be used to discover patterns/trends on bullying from the pupils’ answers these can create statistics and graphs on bullying about the pupils’ views so patterns/trends are easily identifiable