ATARMAxxing
VCE SociologyPractice Examination 4
| Reading time | 15 minutes |
| Writing time | 2 hours |
| Total marks | 80 |
| Questions | 14 |
| Structure | Section A — 10 Q, 40 marks · Section B — 4 Q, 40 marks |
This paper covers
- Section A - short/medium answer across all four Areas of Study (ethnocentrism vs cultural relativism, the 'one culture' misconception, assimilation & the 1967 referendum, race vs ethnicity, TASA ethical methodology, sense of community, geography, movement types, reward/legitimate power); two stimulus sources - ~40 marks
- Section B - four 10-mark extended responses: changing awareness of Indigenous cultures (U3 AOS1), ethical methodology & a specific ethnic group (U3 AOS2), classifying a community & its influences (U4 AOS1), movement type & opposition power (U4 AOS2) - 40 marks
- Whole-course skills: explaining and applying concepts/theories/methods, evaluating sources and evidence, and synthesising evidence into conclusions - embedded throughout
Students are permitted to bring into the examination the materials normally allowed for this subject. Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
This is an ATARMAxxing practice paper. It is not an official examination and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced by the VCAA, NESA or the QCAA.
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