A Level Psychology

Assessment

Year 12 (AS ) AS-level is 100% examination. It is made up of 2 x 1 hour 30 minute examinations which are worth 72 marks each. Both papers require multiple choice, short answer and extended writing responses. Year 13 (A Level) The A-level is 100% examination. It is made up of 3 x 2 hour examinations which are each worth 96 marks All 3 papers are composed of multiple choice, short answer (ranging between 2-6 marks) and extended writing (up to 16 marks) questions Paper 1 Involves assessing knowledge within the Introductory knowledge in Psychology component Paper 2 Assesses Psychology in Context Paper 3 Assesses the Issues and Options in Psychology component