A Comprehensive Manual for Crafting IB Psychology Internal Assessment (IA)

IB psychology may sound like an easy curriculum by the name but it does come with an expansive ocean of theories and case studies that students may have to go through. Especially, the IB Psychology rubric part needs the right guidance.

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A guide to IB Psychology rubric:

  • For SL, IB Psychology IA takes the overall grade of 25% while in HL, the score weighs 20% with an addition of an extra paper containing 3 short questions to be answered.

  • According to the IB guidelines, you are required to focus on one independent and one dependent variable.

  • In the experimental investigation part, students are allowed to work in groups of 2 to 4 for the collection of information, and material but are required to present individual reports.

  • The word limit for SL is 1500 and for HL is 2000.

A comprehensive manual for crafting ib psychology internal assessment.

Here is a quick sneak-peak at the structure of IB Psychology IA:

-- Criterion 1 - Introduction (6 marks)

A strong and clear introduction is an essential element of a good report. While writing the introduction following points must be emphasized:

  • Provide a quick background and explain your idea.

  • State what methodology will be used.

  • Maintain a connection between your investigation and the theory you are using.

  • Clarify the aim of your investigation by highlighting independent and dependent variables.

-- Criterion 2 - Exploration (4 marks)

This part of the assessment refers to how the research will be carried out, and what material will be used. Explain your design and mention your sampling technique. Give a clear justification for why did you pick this sampling technique. While writing the procedure explain all the steps clearly. Also, Reference the appendix.

-- Criterion 3 - Analysis (6 marks)

This is the crucial part of the report; apply accurate statistics for your data by using both descriptive and inferential statistics.

  • Use descriptive statistics for the data organizing and inferential statistic to conclude the theory.

  • State the statistics in words and link them to the hypothesis.

 -- Criteria 4 - Evaluation (6 marks)

Evaluate your study by mentioning strengths and weaknesses. Take these points your notice:

  • Reference the investigation findings to the theory, not to the hypothesis.

  • Explain the strengths, limitations and modifications that you experienced during research, sampling or the procedure.

 Lastly, here is a structure of the IB Psychology IA:

Presenting a well-structured investigation can help you score better.

Here are some important points that must be included in the investigation.

  • Title

  • Student name, number

  • Date of submission

  • Table of contents with headings and subheadings

  • Citations

  • Appendices

That was everything about IB Psychology IA. 


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