PsychologyCourse outline

SL Assessment

Standard level Weighting

Paper 1: Levels of analysis (2 hours)

• The Cognitive level of analysis• The Biological level of analysis• The Sociocultural level of

analysis

50%

Paper 2: Options paper (1 hour)

• Abnormal psychology

25%

Internal assessment

• Simple experimental study

25%

HL AssessmentHigher level Weighting

Paper 1: Levels of analysis (2 hours)• The Cognitive level of analysis• The Biological level of analysis• The Sociocultural level of

analysis

35%

Paper 2: Options paper (2 hours)• Abnormal psychology• Developmental psychology

25%

Paper 3: Qualitative research methods (1 hour)

20%

Internal assessment

• Experimental study (simple)

20%

What will be covered in Y12?

Cognitive level of analysis

Quantitative research methods

Internal assessment

Sociocultural level of analysis

Developmental psychology

What will be covered in Y13?

Finishing off aspects of Y12

Biological level of analysis

Abnormal psychology

Mock exam

Qualitative research methods

Expectations

Participate in lesson activities

Be willing to voice and debate an opinion

Respect and listen to other people

Be proactive, if you are having difficulties with the work do something about it: use the textbook/library/ask me

Be consistent with your effort

Are you organised?

1. Have a folder for loose sheets

2. Keep notes in the order done in class

3. Date or number pages

4. Keep all of your assessments

5. All content covered may be assessed in the exam so if you miss a lesson catch up