Nick Savva, author, examiner and a very experienced and qualified psychology teacher and tutor with 30 years of teaching
Whether you’re in Year 12 or 13, aiming for a Grade A or C, the goal is the same: boost your grade. This masterclass will teach you the key exam skills and techniques to excel in AQA A-level Psychology.
1. Get Inside the Examiner’s Head
- How to avoid throwing marks away
- You’ll learn the exact writing skills that lead to higher grades
2. AO1 – Description & Knowledge (Short Answer Skills)
- Writing short-response answers that gain marks efficiently
- Avoiding “waffle” and wasted time
3. AO2 – Application Skills
- Short question application
- Essay application
- When to decide to write content or contextual knowledge firs
4. AO3 – Evaluation Skills
- Writing evaluation paragraphs that are effective and relevant
5. Essay Writing Mastery
- ‘Outline and evaluate’ essays
- ‘Discuss…’ essays
- Comparison essays (e.g., Approaches, Issues & Debates, and topics e.g. Schizophrenia)
6. Research Methods Hacks
- Correcting common mistakes students do
- Hack on how to contextualise your answers more effectively
For a more intensive course you need to join: Masterclass Research Methods