Sociology: A-Level- Class And Education
Questions And Correct Answers
Material deprivation A lack of resources and money needed for educational success.
Free school meals National stats show that 1 in 3 pupils who receive free school meals
achieved 5 A*-C's compared to pupils who didn't (2 in 3) got A*-C's
Smith and Noble Having money allows parents to provide educational books, healthy diet,
school trips, and private tuition. social class can hinder or improve educational achievement.
Ridge Found that the main costs for poorer families were uniform, lunches and school
trips. Some parents had difficulty finding sums as small as 50p
Sullivan If you go to the theatre, you are more likely to pass your GCSEs
Feinstein Found that poor nutrition linked to the lower classes has an impact on
achievement. Also noted that cultural capital has an impact, from as young as preschool age.
Harrison Found a close correlation between poverty, deprivation and low exam results
Questions And Correct Answers
Material deprivation A lack of resources and money needed for educational success.
Free school meals National stats show that 1 in 3 pupils who receive free school meals
achieved 5 A*-C's compared to pupils who didn't (2 in 3) got A*-C's
Smith and Noble Having money allows parents to provide educational books, healthy diet,
school trips, and private tuition. social class can hinder or improve educational achievement.
Ridge Found that the main costs for poorer families were uniform, lunches and school
trips. Some parents had difficulty finding sums as small as 50p
Sullivan If you go to the theatre, you are more likely to pass your GCSEs
Feinstein Found that poor nutrition linked to the lower classes has an impact on
achievement. Also noted that cultural capital has an impact, from as young as preschool age.
Harrison Found a close correlation between poverty, deprivation and low exam results
