A-Level Sociology AQA Predicted paper 1 2026

2 hour, 80 mark predicted Paper 1 (Education with Theory and Methods) with full guided mark scheme for 2026

This predicted paper is for AQA A-Level Sociology Paper 1 (7192/1) – Education with Theory and Methods.

Included is an 80 mark paper that replicates the exact structure, style, and difficulty of the official AQA exam, providing students with a highly realistic and valuable preparation tool ahead of their final assessment.

The paper covers all sections required for Paper 1, including:

• Education (4, 6, 10, and 30 mark questions with Items)
• Methods in Context (20 mark application of methods to an educational setting)
• Theory and Methods (10 mark short essay)

Questions range from concise short-answer items to extended 30-mark essays, carefully written to mirror AQA’s specification and assessment objectives.

A full guided mark scheme is also included, featuring indicative content and examiner-style level descriptors. This makes the resource ideal for both independent student revision and teacher-led mock exams.

• Exam Board: AQA
• Subject: Sociology
• Level: A-Level
• Resource Type: Predicted Paper
• Year: 2026
• Year Group/s: Year 13
• Format: PDF