A step-by-step guide to planning and writing the Data Collection Section (Criteria C).

C: Data Collection

Information and activities designed to guide you through every aspect of the IA process and help you write a high-scoring report.

IA Bootcamp

This module provides a brief overview of the main IA requirements, criteria, and FAQs.

IA Overview

Overview of the IA

A quick guide to the assessment criteria, report structure and key requirements you need to know before you begin.

FAQs

Answers to the most common questions students and teachers ask about the IB Psychology IA.

A step-by-step guide to planning and writing the Introduction (Criteria A).

A: Introduction

Real-World Problem & Population of Interest

Information and activities designed to help you choose a suitable real-world problem and population of interest for your IA.

Literature Review

Learn what a literature review is, how to write one effectively, and how to avoid common mistakes.

The Aim or Research Question

A guide to developing a clear, focused aim or research question that aligns with your chosen real-world problem and population of interest.

Exemplar: Full Introduction

See how all three components come together in a complete, annotated, high-scoring Introduction.

A step-by-step guide to planning and writing Criteria B.

B: Research Methodology

Choice of Research Method

Compare the four research methods available for your IA and decide which one is most appropriate for investigating your real-world problem.

Ethical Considerations

Identify the ethical issues relevant to your investigation and learn how to justify the ethical safeguards you would implement.

Planning the Procedure

Navigate to your chosen research method for guidance on planning your investigation and justifying the key procedural decisions you will make.

Writing the Procedure

Turn your planning into a clear, detailed procedure that explains exactly how your proposed investigation would be conducted and justifies the methodological decisions you have made.

Exemplar: Full Research Methodology

See how the different components come together in a complete, annotated, high-scoring Research Methodology section.

A step-by-step guide to planning and writing the Discussion (Criteria D).

D: Discussion

Full annotated exemplar IAs for all four research methods.

Exemplars

Exemplar 1: Interview

A complete, annotated, high-scoring exemplar of an interview-based investigation.

Exemplar 2: Experiment

A complete, annotated, high-scoring exemplar of an experimental investigation.

Exemplar 3: Observation

A complete, annotated, high-scoring exemplar of an observation-based investigation.

Exemplar 4: Survey/Questionnaire

A complete, annotated, high-scoring exemplar of a survey/questionnaire-based investigation.

In the IB Psychology HL Bootcamp, you will find resources specifically designed to help you achieve a top score in the Internal Assessment (IA). Created by highly experienced IB teachers and examiners, these materials guide you through the key skills and techniques needed for IA success.

Resources designed around the most important concepts, techniques, and skills required for success in the Psychology IA.

 Practice Papers 1 & 2 drawing only on the content, concepts and contexts you have already covered. When you are ready, you can tackle full Paper 1s, 2s & 3s covering all areas of the course. 

Choose from P3 investigations, topic- and concept-specific P1 exams and P2 essays, and, when you are ready, full P1s and 2s covering all areas of the course.

HL - 2027

In the Specimen Papers section, you will find full worked solutions to the questions on the IB Psychology HL (Higher Level) Specimen Papers for the 2027 exams. Within each video, an experienced IB teacher will guide you through the solution, step-by-step. Past paper solutions from previous years are not published here, as the question types and exam format differ significantly from the newly updated course.

Full worked video solutions for all 2027 specimen papers, taught by experienced IB instructors.

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