Psychology

Assessment

This specification is designed to be taken over two years with all assessments taken at the end of the course. At the end of the two year course you will be assessed on three two-hour A-Level examinations. Skills known as A01 (Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of scientific ideas, processes, techniques and procedures), AO2 (Application of Knowledge and Understanding of scientific ideas, processes, techniques and procedures) AO3 (Analyse, interpret and evaluate scientific information, ideas and evidence) will be measured and you will have the opportunity of gaining up to an A* grade on your final A-Level. There is no externally examined coursework at A-Level. Practical skills will be developed through class activities and the methods used will be taught through the experimental method, observations, interviews and other research methods. Ethical considerations and safe practice used in the real world of psychology will be fully explored. These skills, known as "How Science Works' will be assessed throughout the units described above.