Psychology

Assessment

At the end of year 1 there will be two written exam papers; • Paper 1: Introductory Topics in Psychology 1 hour 30 minutes / 72 marks in total / 50% of AS Section A, B & C: multiple choice, short answer and extended writing, 24 marks each • Paper 2: Psychology in Context 1 hour 30 minutes / 72 marks in total / 50% of AS Section A, B & C: multiple choice, short answer and extended writing, 24 marks each At the end of year 2 there will be three written exam papers; • Paper 1: Introductory Topics in Psychology 2 hours / 96 marks in total / 33.3% of A-level Section A, B, C & D: multiple choice, short answer and extended writing, 24 marks each • Paper 2: Psychology in Context 2 hours / 96 marks in total / 33.3% of A-level Section A & B: multiple choice, short answer and extended writing, 24 marks each Section C: multiple choice, short answer and extended • Paper 3: Issues and Options in Psychology 2 hours / 96 marks in total / 33.3% of A-level Section A: multiple choice, short answer and extended writing, 24 marks Section B: one topic from option 1, 9–11 above, multiple choice, short answer and extended writing, 24 marks Section C: one topic from option 2, 12–14 above, multiple choice, short answer and extended writing, 24 marks Section D: one topic from option 3, 15–17 above, multiple choice, short answer and extended writing, 24 marks There will also be regular informal assessments throughout the course to assess your individual progress.