Essential AQA A-Level Psychology Teaching Exam Technique for Short Answer Questions

This online CPD course provides advice and resources on how students can improve their responses to short-answer questions.

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  • 2-4 hours learning time
  • 9 course steps

About this course

The course comprises five guided videos, each of which is also supported by an editable PowerPoint that you can use with your students to help them develop effective exam technique.

Who it's for

All teachers of AQA A-Level Psychology (including the 2025 specification)

Course series

Essential AQA A-Level Psychology

Course outline

This course comprises five videos. For each video, you can download the PowerPoint slides from the "files section" to use with your students.

  • Introduction to the Course
  • Short Exam-Style Questions in Paper 1 and 2
  • Methods to Maximise Marks
  • Strategies to Improve Student Skills
  • Application of Mark Schemes
  • Introduction to Short Answer Questions
  • Maximising Marks in Short Answer Questions
  • Using Mark Schemes
  • Exploring Model Answers

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  • Laura Hastie

    Laura is Subject Leader for Psychology here at tutor2u. She is an experienced Psychology and Sociology lecturer. Laura is passionate about trying new strategies and reflecting on how to improve. She has worked as an advanced TLA coach and Deputy Head of Sixth Form.

  • Lara Calus

    Lara is an experienced AQA A-Level Psychology Teacher. Lara presents many of the tutor2u Psychology livestream sessions.

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  • 2-4 hours learning time
  • 9 course steps
  • Designed and delivered by highly experienced presenters
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  • Device-friendly learning platform

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