Psychology

Assessment

The approved AQA A Level specification (7182/1/2/3) is taught over two years. An underlying principle of the course is to engage pupils in the subject and provide effective assessment across the ability range. Year 1 and Year 2 subject content will be examined in three papers at the end of Year 2. This linear method of examination will consist of three two hour examinations (Papers 1, 2 and 3). All papers will consist of compulsory sections with Paper 3 also containing three subject options. The government requirements are that 25-30% of psychology assessment should focus on research methods and statistics and 10% (within the 25%) should be mathematical content.