Social sciences specialists · A-Level & IGCSE

Revision marked like an examiner would mark it.

Eight exam-board platforms built only for the essay subjects: Sociology, Psychology, Economics, Business and Geography. Every answer is scored against the assessment objectives, so you know exactly which marks you are losing and how to win them back.

AQA · Edexcel · Pearson IAL · Cambridge Secure email sign-in Monthly or annual
CC Examiner · A-Level Economics
Example · Paper 1 · 25-mark evaluate
Evaluate whether a sugar tax is the best way to reduce obesity in the UK.
A sugar tax is an indirect tax that shifts supply left, raising price. With demand for fizzy drinks fairly price-inelastic, the fall in quantity may be small… However, the 2018 Soft Drinks Industry Levy led firms to reformulate…
AO1
82%
AO2
70%
AO3
64%
AO4
38%
Predicted mark16 / 25 · Level 4
Ceiling without ajustified conclusion
8exam-board platforms
5social science subjects
AO1–AO4marked separately
4exam boards covered
12+ yrsteaching behind every question
Our specialism

Built for the social sciences. Nothing else.

Most revision tools are built for recall: flashcards and multiple choice. Sociology, Psychology, Economics, Business and Geography are won on application, analysis and judgement — the marks only an examiner's eye can award. That is the only thing we build for.

SAQA 7192 · Cambridge 9699

Sociology

Argued like a theorist.

Theory comparison, 20- and 30-mark essay scaffolding and Methods in Context — the skills examiners say most students never master.

  • Theory Comparison Cards
  • 30-mark essay scaffolder
  • Methods in Context trainer
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PAQA 7182

Psychology

Studies, methods and the marks between them.

Research methods practised rather than read, every core study drilled to recall, and AO3 evaluation that goes beyond “lacks ecological validity”.

  • Research Methods simulator
  • Contemporary case bank
  • L1–L4 evaluation toolkit
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EAQA 7136 · Edexcel IGCSE 4EC1

Economics

Evaluated like an examiner.

Diagrams, chains of reasoning and the data-response marks that leak on every paper — trained until judgement becomes a habit.

  • Data Response Practice
  • Essay Skeleton Builder
  • Diagram practice
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BAQA 7132 · 7138

Business

Closing the AO4 judgement gap.

Case-study application examiners reward, and the ratio and investment-appraisal questions that should be guaranteed marks.

  • CC Examiner, AO1–AO4
  • Step-by-step Calculate mode
  • Paper 3 case-study practice
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GEdexcel 9GE0 · Pearson IAL

Geography

Twenty-eight tools, two specifications.

Case-study vaults, synoptic links and timed mock papers across Edexcel A-Level and IAL — including the WGE04 synoptic paper.

  • Case Study Vault
  • Synoptic Connections Web
  • Mock Paper Engine
See the full overview →
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Not sure where to start?

The Academic DNA Diagnostic.

Start with a free two-minute snapshot of how you learn. The full Academic DNA report (£199) adds your complete profile, strategies, educator match and 14 days of platform access.

  • Free snapshot in 2 minutes
  • Full 20-question profile · £199
  • Includes 14-day platform access
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Why grades stall

Three gaps that separate an A from an A*.

Capable students lose marks on fixable problems that generic revision sites never address. Every CC platform is built around closing them.

01

You know the content. You don't evaluate it.

Defining a theory earns AO1. The top bands need weighing, limitations and a justified judgement — and that is where most essays stop.

CC Examiner shows, sentence by sentence, how your answer splits across the AOs.
02

Data and context marks leak on every paper.

Extract and case-study questions are predictable, yet students answer in general terms instead of using the evidence in front of them.

Application drills train you to quote the data, apply the concept and analyse the impact.
03

Long answers run out of time and conclusion.

An extended answer without a justified conclusion is capped, however strong the analysis before it.

Timed practice by mark tariff, with paragraph scaffolds that build a top-band structure.
How it works

Start in minutes. No codes, no passwords.

Choose your plan

Pick one subject with Companion, or every platform with Companion Plus. Pay securely by card.

Sign in with your email

Open your subject and enter the email you paid with. We send a secure link — one tap and you're in, on any device.

Practise, get marked, improve

Answer exam-style questions, see your AO breakdown instantly, and track your progress as you practise.

Inside every platform

Everything your grade depends on, in one place.

Built from the specification and mark schemes outward — not a generic quiz engine with your subject bolted on.

CC Examiner marking

Write an answer and get feedback across AO1–AO4 against the CC framework, with a clear next step to improve.

Exam-style practice

Questions organised by paper, topic and mark tariff, with timed conditions and paragraph scaffolds for every extended answer.

Spaced repetition

Key terms, theories, studies and case studies come back just before you'd forget them, so recall holds on exam day.

Progress tracking

See what you have practised and how you are doing by topic. Your weaker topics are shown first.

Revision planner

Your next topic is chosen from your mastery levels and review dates, with the days left to each paper shown.

Parent progress report

Create an email summary of your progress and focus areas to share with a parent or teacher.

Pricing

Start with the platform. Add support when you need it.

Every plan includes full access to the platform. Annual plans cost roughly the same as ten months.

CC Companion

One subject — for a focused push.

£99/ month
Choose your subject at checkout
  • Full access to one subject platform
  • CC Examiner AO1–AO4 marking
  • Exam-style practice by mark tariff
  • Spaced repetition and progress tracking
  • Printable progress report
  • New tools added every term
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Best value

CC Companion Plus

Every platform — for students taking two or more CC subjects.

£249/ month
All 8 platforms, all boards
  • Everything in Companion
  • All eight platforms, every exam board
  • Switch subjects any time
  • One sign-in across every subject
  • Ideal for multi-subject students
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CC Oversight

Platform plus expert humans — for families who want accountability.

£299/ month
Billed monthly
  • Everything in Companion
  • 4 human-marked essays per month
  • AO-weighted written feedback
  • Direct WhatsApp advisor access
  • Annual grade audit & UCAS support
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Not sure where to start? Take the free Academic DNA snapshot to see how you learn, then unlock the full report (£199, one-off), which includes 14 days of platform access. Start the free snapshot →
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The difference

Built by a teacher who marks the papers. Not a tech company.

CC Platforms

  • Written for each exam board’s specification
  • AO1–AO4 scored separately, sentence by sentence
  • Practice organised by paper and mark tariff
  • Justified-conclusion coaching for extended answers
  • Spaced repetition with review dates
  • Progress a parent or teacher can actually read

Generic revision sites

  • One content engine stretched across every subject
  • Quizzes that don't separate AO levels
  • Feedback as a score or word count
  • No training on extracts or case-study data
  • Generic automated marking not written for your specification
  • No view of the band ceiling you're stuck under
For parents

See progress, not just screen time.

Every platform turns your child's practice into a clear picture: what they've done, what's improving, and what to focus on next.

  • Progress summary you can email, with focus areas
  • Your weaker topics shown first
  • Oversight adds human marking and a direct advisor on WhatsApp
  • Our advisory team supports international families online

Progress report · illustrative example

Overall progress73%
Spaced-repetition mastery68% of 62 cards
Answers marked7 · avg 15/20
Strongest objectiveAO1 Knowledge
Priority focusAO4 Evaluation
Who builds it
“I built these platforms after years of watching capable students drop marks on problems that were entirely fixable. Every question starts from what the examiner rewards.”
Founder, The Curriculum Circle · LSE Economics · 12+ years teaching
Questions

Before you start.

Which plan should I choose?

Choose Companion if you need one subject, and pick that subject at checkout. Choose Companion Plus if you take two or more of our subjects — it unlocks all eight platforms. Choose Oversight if you also want human-marked essays and an advisor.

How do I sign in after paying?

Open your subject from this page, tap Member sign in and enter the email address you paid with. We send a secure sign-in link — tap it and the platform opens. There are no passwords or access codes to remember, and you can sign in on any device.

Which exam boards do you cover?

AQA, Pearson Edexcel (including International A Level) and Cambridge, depending on the subject. The full list is in the Subjects section above. If your board isn't listed, tell us — we add platforms every term.

Does this replace a teacher?

For many students the platform is enough on its own. If you want human feedback and accountability, Oversight adds selected essays marked by examiner-experienced academic instructors, and an advisor, and our private advisory programmes offer full one-to-one support.

Is my child's progress saved?

Yes. Progress is saved as they work, and a printable report can be shared with a parent or teacher at any time.

Who do I contact about billing?

Email admissions@thecurriculumcircle.com and we'll help with plan changes, receipts or anything else.

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