Paper 2 : The Approaches

  • Duration: 1 hour (SL) and 2 hours (HL)
  • Number of questions:
    • SLs: One ERQ from a choice of three on Abnormal Psychology; one question is guaranteed from each sub-section.
    • HLs: 2 ERQs; one from a choice of three on each of the two options; Abnormal and Health Psychology. One question guaranteed from each sub-section.
  • Total: 22 marks (SL) and 44 marks HL
  • Worth: 25% SL and 20% HL
  • Timing: One hour per ERQ

The assessment grid is exactly the same as the one you used for Paper 1 and the same top tips for essay writing apply to:

Paper 2 ERQs topsheet: Paper 2 ERQ topsheet

Top tips for essay writing

Grade boundaries

HL

  • Grade 7: 31-44 (71%)
  • Grade 6: 26-30 (59%)
  • Grade 5: 21-25 (48%)
  • Grade 4: 16-20  (37%)
  • Grade 3: 10-15 (23%)
  • Grade 2: 5-9 (12%)
  • Grade 1: 0-4 (<11%)

SL

  • Grade 7: >17 (78%)
  • Grade 6: 13-16 (60%)
  • Grade 5: 11-12 (50%)
  • Grade 4: 8-10 (37%)
  • Grade 3: 5-7 (23%)
  • Grade 2: 3-4 (14%)
  • Grade 1: 0-2 (<13)