10-Marker Guide

Question 1

What is generally assessed on the 10-marker?

Answer 1

• Identification and explanation of formal psychological terminology relevant to the question
• Use of appropriate psychology terminology
• Discussion of relevant psychological information, ideas, concepts, theories and/or models and the connections between them
• Analysis and evaluation of data, methods and scientific models
• Drawing evidence-based conclusions and explaining limitations of conclusions

Question 2

How should the 10-marker response be structured?

Answer 2

• Use paragraphs and subheadings
  
  • Sections in question can act as prompts for what the subheadings are
• Underline/highlight key terms
  
  • Also explain any models or concepts used such as BLT → Do not assume they know what it is!
• Write in prose → Continuous sentences
  
  • Dot points in response are usually not awarded high marks
• Ensure that you are properly linking to the scenario, situation or research study
  
  • Embed information by quoting phrases or key terms (similar to English)
  • Specificity → Not simply just saying the name of the person in a scenario

NOT an essay, more of an extended short answer

Question 3

What does holistic marking mean?

Answer 3

• Assessors give a mark after considering the response as a whole
  
  • Clarity & organisation
  • Accuracy and depth of psychological concepts and key terms intergrated into response
  • Effective application and linking of psychological concepts to scenario
  • Accuracy and depth with which the key elements of the question (command terms) were addressed
• Responses that do not address all parts of the question can only receive below 5 marks
• A ‘passing’ mark of 5 can only be given to students who briefly discuss all parts of the question

Question 4

What should be contained within a research methods based 10-marker?

Question 5

Analyse

Command Term

Answer 5

• Identify components and the significance of the relationship between them

Question 6

Discuss

Command Terms

Answer 6

• Present a clear and balanced argument that identifies one or more concepts
• Strengths and weaknesses

Question 7

Evaluate

Command Terms

Answer 7

• Judgement using information supplies and provide for and against arguments