Unit 10 - The IB Curriculum - A Conceptual Model
Mastering IB Psychology Exams SAQs vs. ERQs
Table of content
Paper i - the basics 📜
- Duration: 2 hours, split into two sections - A & B.
- Section A
- What: 3 short-answer questions (SAQs)
- Focus: Knowledge, understanding, and application
- Hint: Aim to complete each SAQ within 20 minutes (Total of 60 mins).
- Section B
- What: Choose and write 1 essay out of 3.
- Focus: Synthesis and evaluation
- Hint: Reserve 1 hour for this essay.
Real-world example: Think of Paper 1 as a fancy dinner. Section A is like appetizers – quick, short, and essential. Section B is your main course – takes more time, deeper, and more detailed!
- SL vs. HL: Same structure but different content. HL has possible references to the HL extension topics.
Paper ii - dive deeper 📜
- Topics Covered: Abnormal psychology, health psychology, human relationships psychology, and developmental psychology.
- SL Students: Study ONE option and answer ONE of the three essay questions from it.
- HL Students: Study TWO options and answer ONE question from each.
Real-world example: It's like a "Choose Your Own Adventure" book where you get to pick the stories you're most interested in, but you have to dive deep!
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Unit 10 - The IB Curriculum - A Conceptual Model
Mastering IB Psychology Exams SAQs vs. ERQs
Table of content
Paper i - the basics 📜
- Duration: 2 hours, split into two sections - A & B.
- Section A
- What: 3 short-answer questions (SAQs)
- Focus: Knowledge, understanding, and application
- Hint: Aim to complete each SAQ within 20 minutes (Total of 60 mins).
- Section B
- What: Choose and write 1 essay out of 3.
- Focus: Synthesis and evaluation
- Hint: Reserve 1 hour for this essay.
Real-world example: Think of Paper 1 as a fancy dinner. Section A is like appetizers – quick, short, and essential. Section B is your main course – takes more time, deeper, and more detailed!
- SL vs. HL: Same structure but different content. HL has possible references to the HL extension topics.
Paper ii - dive deeper 📜
- Topics Covered: Abnormal psychology, health psychology, human relationships psychology, and developmental psychology.
- SL Students: Study ONE option and answer ONE of the three essay questions from it.
- HL Students: Study TWO options and answer ONE question from each.
Real-world example: It's like a "Choose Your Own Adventure" book where you get to pick the stories you're most interested in, but you have to dive deep!
Unlock the Full Content!
Dive deeper and gain exclusive access to premium files of Psychology HL. Subscribe now and get closer to that 45 🌟
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