Assessment objectives exam tips

Exam tips

• Business knowledge and understanding Psychology exam tip 1

  Separate AO1 description from AO3 evaluation before writing the answer. Apply this to aO1 Demonstrate knowledge of terms, concepts, theories, methods and models to show understanding of how individuals and organisations are affected by and respond to business issues..

  This keeps the answer specific to AQA Psychology and prevents unsupported opinion or study-name dumping.

• Business knowledge and understanding Psychology exam tip 2

  Link each evaluation point to a study limitation, evidence strength, validity issue or reliability issue. Apply this to aO1 Demonstrate knowledge of terms, concepts, theories, methods and models to show understanding of how individuals and organisations are affected by and respond to business issues..

  This keeps the answer specific to AQA Psychology and prevents unsupported opinion or study-name dumping.

• Application to business contexts Psychology exam tip 1

  Separate AO1 description from AO3 evaluation before writing the answer. Apply this to aO2 Apply knowledge and understanding to business contexts to show how individuals and organisations are affected by and respond to issues..

  This keeps the answer specific to AQA Psychology and prevents unsupported opinion or study-name dumping.

• Application to business contexts Psychology exam tip 2

  Link each evaluation point to a study limitation, evidence strength, validity issue or reliability issue. Apply this to aO2 Apply knowledge and understanding to business contexts to show how individuals and organisations are affected by and respond to issues..

  This keeps the answer specific to AQA Psychology and prevents unsupported opinion or study-name dumping.

• Analysis of business issues Psychology exam tip 1

  Separate AO1 description from AO3 evaluation before writing the answer. Apply this to aO3 Analyse issues within business, showing understanding of the impact on individuals and organisations of external and internal influences..

  This keeps the answer specific to AQA Psychology and prevents unsupported opinion or study-name dumping.

• Analysis of business issues Psychology exam tip 2

  Link each evaluation point to a study limitation, evidence strength, validity issue or reliability issue. Apply this to aO3 Analyse issues within business, showing understanding of the impact on individuals and organisations of external and internal influences..

  This keeps the answer specific to AQA Psychology and prevents unsupported opinion or study-name dumping.

• Evaluation and judgement exam tip 1

  Write the method before the answer so the examiner can follow each step. Apply this to aO4 Evaluate quantitative and qualitative information to make informed judgements and propose evidence-based solutions to business issues..

  This keeps the answer actionable and aligned to Evaluation and judgement, rather than giving generic revision advice.

• Evaluation and judgement exam tip 2

  State the exact concept or formula you are using before substituting values. Apply this to aO4 Evaluate quantitative and qualitative information to make informed judgements and propose evidence-based solutions to business issues..

  This keeps the answer actionable and aligned to Evaluation and judgement, rather than giving generic revision advice.