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Psychology

Edexcel: GCSE Assessment Information

gcse-psychology-specification.pdf

Paper 1: 1 hour 45 minutes. 55% of qualification.

Covers topics: Development, memory, neuropsychology, psychological problems and social influence. 

Paper 2: 1 hour 20 minutes. 45% of qualification

Cover topics: Research methods, sleep and dreaming and criminal psychology

Your Course 

Autumn

Spring

Summer

Year 10

Memory

Neuropsychology

Research methods

Neuropsychology

Development

Research methods

Psychological problems

Research methods

Year 11

Social influence

Criminal psychology

Sleep and dreaming

12 mark questions

Revision

Revision

In psychology, we recommend revising by using revision booklets created and provided for students. There are also a number of online platforms that can support revision; quizlet, class charts (all class PowerPoints are uploaded here), Tuxford WordPress. 

Link to more detailed course overview: Edexcel Psychology (9-1) from 2017 | Pearson qualifications

Link to Past Papers: Edexcel Psychology (9-1) from 2017 | Pearson qualifications

Links to websites: Welcome to GCSE Psychology 9-1 – GCSE Psychology 9-1

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