Psychology A level

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Hello so I do psychology a level and I’ve not been taking yr12 seriously which means that my grades are horrible as in I’ve been getting Ds all year round I managed to get my predicted grade to a A but that means I’ve actually gotta start taking it serious I need tips and advice for going from a D to an A I’m willing to actually work hard as I refuse to open that paper and see anything less than a B

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Lolianna123

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by User1632683

Hello so I do psychology a level and I’ve not been taking yr12 seriously which means that my grades are horrible as in I’ve been getting Ds all year round I managed to get my predicted grade to a A but that means I’ve actually gotta start taking it serious I need tips and advice for going from a D to an A I’m willing to actually work hard as I refuse to open that paper and see anything less than a B

I think first of all you need to target the areas you find difficult over the summer. For example are you struggling in understanding content or just understanding the questions. I’d also advise that you use the summer to solidify year 12 content!

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Ko.

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First of all, you will be fine.
Just go over year 12 content over summer and really keep your head down during year 13, revise in moderation and dont burn yourself out.
Down below I'll link some really good psychology youtube chanels that really carried me during exam season lol, good luck!

https://www.youtube.com/@BearitinMIND
https://www.youtube.com/@smcartledge2723
https://www.youtube.com/@PsychBoost

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EdgeHillStudent1

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by User1632683

Hello so I do psychology a level and I’ve not been taking yr12 seriously which means that my grades are horrible as in I’ve been getting Ds all year round I managed to get my predicted grade to a A but that means I’ve actually gotta start taking it serious I need tips and advice for going from a D to an A I’m willing to actually work hard as I refuse to open that paper and see anything less than a B

Hi @User1632683 ,

Summer is a great time to do some extra work before year 13 starts!

A level psychology is quite content heavy so I would recommend spending some time to familiarise yourself with all of the key studies you've learnt so far. As you will be learning lots of new content over the next year, it is important to try and stay on top of all of the content you've already learnt.

When you go back in September, I would recommend keeping on top of the content you are learning but also going back and revisiting old content. Try various methods to revise to work out what is best for you! This could be mind maps, flashcards, blurting, etc.

Once you feel confident in the content, start on the exam technique. Familiarise yourself with the mark schemes so you know what to expect from the examiners and practice planning answers.

If you work hard this year, you can absolutely improve your grade so keep working hard! Good luck with your studies!

Eloise
Second Year Psychology Student

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UoNstudents

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by User1632683

Hello so I do psychology a level and I’ve not been taking yr12 seriously which means that my grades are horrible as in I’ve been getting Ds all year round I managed to get my predicted grade to a A but that means I’ve actually gotta start taking it serious I need tips and advice for going from a D to an A I’m willing to actually work hard as I refuse to open that paper and see anything less than a B

hey @User1632683

I did psych A-Level but I wanted to study it at university (and do now!) so it was motivating for me to achieve highly in this subject. Although biology for me was like you, (though I tried to take it seriously! 😅). I got Ds throughout year 12 & 13 and in the real A Level ended up getting a B, which was the first time I'd ever seen that grade for biology! I did so many past papers and revision plans almost every day in the months before A Levels, so I'd say to get your head down and do past papers and essay plans.

Best revision tactic for me for psychology was essay plans and making questions/doing past paper questions but slightly changing them. Within the essay plans, you've got short answers, long answer, describe, evaluation... it's all in there! Practically a cheat code to revision.

Here's some general advice though, you've got time to get yourself back on track! ⭐️

1. Make a clear plan:

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Break your revision into small, manageable chunks.

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Focus on weak topics first- the areas that are dragging your grade down.

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Use a timetable so you’re consistent every day rather than cramming last minute.

2. Active learning:

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Don’t just read notes- write summaries, make flashcards, and test yourself regularly.

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Use past papers and mark schemes. Practice under timed conditions to get used to exam pressure.

3. Ask for help:

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Talk to your teacher- they can clarify tricky topics or give guidance on what examiners really look for.

4. Track your progress:

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Set mini-goals.

5. Healthy habits:

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Sleep, exercise, and breaks make your brain more effective.

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Avoid distractions during study blocks- phone on silent, no multitasking.

6. Mindset:

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Believe improvement is possible- it’s about consistent effort.

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Visualise your goal: seeing that “B” or “A” motivates action.

Good luck for the year ahead of you!

aimee
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Psychology A level

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