Psychology

Assessment

The A level is examined by three examinations on Papers 1, 2 and 3 respectively. In each paper, there is a mixture of multiple choice, short answer and extended writing questions. The questions require students to demonstrate their ability to draw together their skills, knowledge and understanding from across the full course of study. ‘Extended response’ questions allow students to demonstrate their ability to construct and develop a sustained line of reasoning which is coherent, relevant, substantiated and logically structured. Each exam lasts two hours and is worth 33% of the A level.