Mocks And Finals in IB Psychology
Mocks and finals in a nutshell
For Standard Level (SL) there will be two papers in the finals (total 3 hours). For Higher Level (HL) there will be three papers in the finals (total 4 hours 45 mins).
Paper 1, duration 1h 30 mins (4 SAQs + 1 ERQ)
Section A: two compulsory SAQs on two content areas (biological, cognitive and sociocultural). Please note! You need to study all three content areas, because the two questions can be derived on any of the three.
Section B: two compulsory SAQs that assess the student's ability to apply knowledge in new situations and scenarios. Contents are applied in context-specific situations or scenarios.
Section C: two concept based ERQ options, each from different context. Students are required to answer one of the two options.
Paper 2, duration 1h 30 mins (4 SAQs + 1 ERQ)
Section A: four compulsory SAQ that focus on class practicals.
Section B: one ERQ question based on a stimulus material and two or more concepts.
Paper 3 (HL only), duration 1h 45 mins (3 SAQs + 1 ERQ)
Four fixed source based questions (3 SAQs + 1 ERQ) on HL extensions and data-analysis.
Paper 1, duration 1h 30 mins (4 SAQs + 1 ERQ)
Section A: two compulsory SAQs on two content areas (biological, cognitive and sociocultural). Please note! You need to study all three content areas, because the two questions can be derived on any of the three.
Section B: two compulsory SAQs that assess the student's ability to apply knowledge in new situations and scenarios. Contents are applied in context-specific situations or scenarios.
Section C: two concept based ERQ options, each from different context. Students are required to answer one of the two options.
Paper 2, duration 1h 30 mins (4 SAQs + 1 ERQ)
Section A: four compulsory SAQ that focus on class practicals.
Section B: one ERQ question based on a stimulus material and two or more concepts.
Paper 3 (HL only), duration 1h 45 mins (3 SAQs + 1 ERQ)
Four fixed source based questions (3 SAQs + 1 ERQ) on HL extensions and data-analysis.
How to Survive The Mocks And The Finals? A Quick Guide
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Assessement criteria for the Papers
How to respond in the mocks and in the finals?
Paper 1
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Paper 2
Section A: four compulsory SAQ that focus on class practicals.
In Paper 2 Section A you know the questions beforehand. Everything is based on the class practicals. The better class practical reports you have done, the better you will do in this section. The assessment criteria for this section helps you to prepare for this part.
Question 1: Describe...
You need to have balance between the correct terminology related to the practical in question and the actual aim, procedure and results of your class practical. If you just explain what did you do in your class practical, you are not getting high marks. If you just explain the correct terminology, you are not getting high marks.
Remember, any of the four class practicals you have done can be asked here (experiment, observation, interview and survey/questionnaire). You need to prepare for all possibilities.
Question 2: Explain the concept of...
You need to explain any relevant aspect of the concept in question in relation to your class practical. As above, you need to have balance between theoretical knowledge of the concept and link that to the actual features of the class practical you did.
Remember, any of the six basic concepts can be asked here (bias, causality, change, measurement, perspective and responsibility). You need to prepare for all possiblities with all the four class practicals.
Question 3: Compare and contrast the research methodology of...
This is a more theoretical question. The emphasis is on the knowledge you have on the two research methods in the question. However, you may reference your own class practicals to exemplify your explanations. Remember to discuss both similarities and differences with correct terminology.
Question 4: Design...
This question asks you to provide an alternative to research method asked in the question 1. You need to have the exact same aim as in the class practical asked in question 1. Pay close attention to the procudure of your alternative. Explain the procedure of your alternative research method with accuracy and detail. Use proper terminology effectively.
Section B: one ERQ question based on a stimulus material and two or more concepts.
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Paper 3
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Paper 2
Section A: four compulsory SAQ that focus on class practicals.
In Paper 2 Section A you know the questions beforehand. Everything is based on the class practicals. The better class practical reports you have done, the better you will do in this section. The assessment criteria for this section helps you to prepare for this part.
Question 1: Describe...
You need to have balance between the correct terminology related to the practical in question and the actual aim, procedure and results of your class practical. If you just explain what did you do in your class practical, you are not getting high marks. If you just explain the correct terminology, you are not getting high marks.
Remember, any of the four class practicals you have done can be asked here (experiment, observation, interview and survey/questionnaire). You need to prepare for all possibilities.
Question 2: Explain the concept of...
You need to explain any relevant aspect of the concept in question in relation to your class practical. As above, you need to have balance between theoretical knowledge of the concept and link that to the actual features of the class practical you did.
Remember, any of the six basic concepts can be asked here (bias, causality, change, measurement, perspective and responsibility). You need to prepare for all possiblities with all the four class practicals.
Question 3: Compare and contrast the research methodology of...
This is a more theoretical question. The emphasis is on the knowledge you have on the two research methods in the question. However, you may reference your own class practicals to exemplify your explanations. Remember to discuss both similarities and differences with correct terminology.
Question 4: Design...
This question asks you to provide an alternative to research method asked in the question 1. You need to have the exact same aim as in the class practical asked in question 1. Pay close attention to the procudure of your alternative. Explain the procedure of your alternative research method with accuracy and detail. Use proper terminology effectively.
Section B: one ERQ question based on a stimulus material and two or more concepts.
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Paper 3
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Materials for coping the finals
IB Psychology HL And SL Specimen Papers for First Examination in 2027987.1 kt
These specimen papers will give you a clue what you are up against in your IB Psychology Finals