Welcome to the
PSYCHOLOGY MICROSITE
For Year 10 & 11 GCSE Exams and Revision
Ms Singarajah
(Head of Social Sciences) lsingarajah@rodingvalley.net
OVERVIEW - Where to start with revision -
Know your content – Revise all Paper 1 & Paper 2 topics, focusing on key terms, studies and explanations.
Test yourself – Use retrieval quizzes and knowledge checks to identify gaps in your understanding.
Practise exam questions – Complete a range of questions, focusing on applying knowledge to scenarios and using the correct command words.
Mark & improve – Use mark schemes to identify missing points, improve your answers and revisit areas you are less confident with.
Scroll through the PPE2 Preparation Guide on the left
and then
have a look at the rest of the content below
1. AQA Specification & Past Papers
AQA GCSE Psychology Specification:
https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/psychology/gcse/psychology-8182/specification
AQA Past Papers & Mark Schemes:
https://www.aqa.org.uk/pastpapers
The specification can be used as a checklist to ensure coverage of the required content. AQA past papers and mark schemes are particularly useful for developing exam technique and understanding how marks are awarded.
2. Psych Boost
https://www.youtube.com/@PsychBoost
Useful for revisiting key content and consolidating understanding of more challenging topics. Use the videos alongside retrieval practice to check your understanding.
3. School Revision Resources
The school revision booklets and resources should be prioritised, as these have been specifically tailored to the AQA GCSE Psychology specification and the content covered in lessons. These can be used alongside exam-question practice to consolidate knowledge and improve application and evaluation skills.