16 mark essay frames for students to complete to help them prepare for 16 mark essays, for each section of the biopsychology topic: Localisation of function Hemispheric lateralisation and split brain research Plasticity and functional recovery Ways of studying the brain Circadian rhythms Infradian and ultradian rhythms Endogenous pacemaker and exogenous zeitgebers Essay frame includes AO1-6 marks and AO3 PEELs - 10 marks. Essay frames are perfect for flipped learning and also for weaker students. Consider getting weaker students to focus on just 2 PEELs, whereas higher achieving students focusing on developing the counter arguments to develop their discussion. Ensure students focus on tailoring their links to the essay question at the top. Once student has completed the essay frame, they can use this to create a brief essay plan, reducing the content by 80%. Check out the essay frames for issues and debates topic too!

End of year Psychology quiz for year 12 students, or year 13 students to review paper 1 and paper 2 AQA exam board. Rounds include: Name the study round Picture round - name the Psychologist Charades round - students act out studies, theories and concepts that their team mates have to guess! Music round - theories, concepts and issues and debates General knowledge round Research methods conundrum round

OCR GCSE Psychology: Criminal Behaviour – Cover / Consolidation Lesson This ready-to-use resource is designed for non-specialist teachers to confidently deliver a cover or consolidation lesson on the Criminal Behaviour topic in OCR GCSE Psychology. It includes a detailed mind map to support less able students or those without access to textbooks, ensuring all learners can fully engage with the lesson. Students will recall key concepts, theories, and research studies, apply their knowledge to exam-style questions, and practice evaluation skills through structured tasks. The lesson is self-explanatory, requiring minimal teacher input, making it ideal for independent learning. Perfect for revision, recap, or emergency cover, this resource helps students reinforce their understanding of criminal behaviour while developing essential exam skills.

This fully planned cover lesson is designed for OCR GCSE 9-1 Psychology, focusing on the Memory topic. It ensures students can work independently while consolidating their understanding of key concepts, theories, and studies. Lesson Overview: Engaging Starter – A quick retrieval task to activate prior knowledge. Think, Pair, Share – Students define key terms collaboratively. Mind Mapping Activity – A structured approach to organising their knowledge of key concepts, theories, research studies, and applications. Exam Practice & Planning – A step-by-step breakdown of a 13-mark OCR exam question, guiding students through AO1 (knowledge) and AO3 (evaluation). Exemplar Essay Marking – using mark schemes to develop exam skills. Estimated Duration: 60 minutes (ideal for a full lesson). This resource provides clear instructions and structured tasks, making it perfect for non-specialist cover teachers while ensuring students stay on track with their learning.

A worksheet for students to complete either in class, or for homework, covering the essential mathematical content indicated in the GCSE Psychology specifications for OCR and AQA. A great activity for students to work on independently in class or during a cover lesson.