Help your students master the six core IB Psychology concepts (Causality, Responsibility, Bias, Measurement, Perspective, Change) with this double-poster pack. The first poster uses a memorable mnemonic (CRBMPC) to introduce each concept; the second provides guided critical thinking questions to help students evaluate research and theories in essays.
Includes:
CRBMPC Poster – Clear icons and definitions
Evaluation Poster – Concept-by-concept critical thinking scaffolds
Perfect for use alongside 15 mark essay practice or concept portfolios.
Support your students with two visually clear, student-friendly A3 posters outlining the key assessment demands of the new IB Psychology course (first assessment 2027). These posters break down the structure, weighting, and expectations for both internal and external assessments.
Includes:
Internal Assessment Poster – Ethics, criteria A–D, planning reminders
External Assessment Poster – Paper 1, 2 and 3 breakdown, with top tips
Ideal for classroom walls, assessment folders, or revision corners. Helps demystify the IB process for students and parents alike.
Teach students how to write structured, concept-linked essays in IB Psychology using the PERCY model - a student-friendly version of PEEL tailored to the demands of the 15 mark extended response.
PERCY stands for:
Point
Explain
Reference
Critical Thinking (with CRBMPC)
Your Link
Great for writing walls, mock exam prep, or print-and-go writing frames.
This complete 13-lesson IB Psychology unit bundle introduces students to the six key concepts from the new 2025 specification (first assessment 2027): Causality, Bias, Measurement, Perspective, Responsibility, and Change. Each lesson is fully editable, inquiry-led, and aligned with ATL skills and IB command terms, perfect for Year 1 SL or HL teaching.
The unit includes interactive tasks, Google Form starters, critical thinking scaffolds, and assessment preparation, along with a printable homework booklet and a bonus assessment reflection lesson. Ideal for concept-based instruction, extended writing prep, and deepening students’ understanding of the nature of psychological knowledge.
This Bundle Includes: Lessons 1–13:
What Is Psychology and Why Does It Matter? – Intro to key terms & concepts
Key Approaches to Behaviour – Biological, cognitive, sociocultural
Causality – Establishing cause-and-effect in psychology
Bias – Identifying bias in research methods and design
Change – Understanding paradigm shifts and scientific progress
Measurement – Operationalisation, reliability & validity
Responsibility – Ethics, duty of care, and research impact
Perspective – Comparing lenses and assumptions in psychology
Connecting the Concepts – Hexagonal thinking and critical links
Concepts in Research – Application to key studies (e.g. Loftus, Rosenhan)
Concepts Evaluation – Writing critically using concept lenses
Concepts Assessment – 15-mark ERQ planning & structured response
Assessment Reflection & Improvement - Self-assessment and annotation tasks, modelled 15-mark ERQ paragraph, targeted improvement prompts
Homework Booklet:
7 weeks of structured homework tasks - with two homework tasks a week - one pre-learning/flipped learning task to prepare students for upcoming learning based on the introduction to concepts scheme of learning and one post-learning homework to consolidate learning.
Cornell note prompts, reflection tasks, glossary work
Links directly to in-class lessons and Concept Portfolio
Perfect For:
IB Psychology (SL/HL) – Year 1
Teachers following the new 2025 specification (first assessment 2027)
Inquiry-based and concept-driven teaching
Classwork, homework, or flipped learning
Scaffolding extended response writing from day one
Key Concepts Covered:
Causality
Bias
Measurement
Perspective
Responsibility
Change
Plus: triangulation, reflexivity, reliability, reductionism, and ethics
Teacher Tip:
Pairs seamlessly with:
PERCY Writing Frame Poster
Student-Friendly 15 Mark ERQ Marking Grids
Student Writing Toolkit
(All available in my TES shop to support essay prep - not required to deliver this unit.)
Everything you need to build a concept-rich, assessment-aligned IB Psychology classroom. This downloadable bundle of 9 A3 posters is designed to support both HL and SL students in understanding key course elements, improving extended responses, and staying focused on the demands of assessment. Perfect for classroom displays, revision boards, or student handouts.
Includes:
CRBMPC Concepts Poster – Mnemonic and visuals for the 6 key IB concepts
Evaluation Concepts Poster – Critical thinking questions for each concept
PERCY Essay Writing Poster – A visual PEEL-style paragraph scaffold
IA Poster – Breakdown of the Internal Assessment requirements and tips
EA Poster – Clear summary of Paper 1, 2 and 3 formats with exam tips
Course Overview Poster – Open evening/student-friendly intro to the course - one per topic of the new guide.
Ideal for:
Displaying next to mark schemes or concept portfolios (available in my shop)
Supporting students with structure and assessment literacy
Reinforcing critical thinking and exam preparation
Also available separately if you want to pick and choose!
Student-friendly feedback grids for 15 mark extended response questions (ERQs) in the new IB Psychology specification (first assessment 2027).
These printable A4 marking grids cover Paper 1, Paper 2, and Paper 3 15-mark questions, using accessible language to help students understand what each markband looks like in practice. Designed by an IB Psychology examiner, they break down complex assessment criteria into clear, structured sections, for example for the new paper 1:
Focus on the question
Knowledge and understanding of content and concepts
Use of research and source material
Critical thinking and analysis
Organisation and use of terminology
Each grid includes band descriptors (0–15), space for teacher feedback (what went well - WWW/even better if - EBI/action for improvement - AFI), and a final mark box - perfect for peer, self, or teacher assessment.
Ideal for use in:
IB Psychology HL/SL classrooms
Marking and feedback on mock exams
Peer/self-assessment exercises
Revision and essay planning
Covers all three IB Psychology exam papers, directly aligned to the new official markschemes from the IB specimen papers and teacher support materials.
Build psychological literacy from day one with this editable glossary PowerPoint, designed to support students throughout the IB Psychology course (first assessment 2027).
This resource is used at the start of every lesson to introduce and consolidate key terms, improving essay writing, concept understanding, and exam confidence.
Features:
Editable glossary template slide for recording key terms and definitions
Clear instructions
Can be printed, used digitally, or shared via Google Slides/PowerPoint
Supports:
Psychological literacy and concept understanding
Independent revision and flipped learning
Clear, consistent lesson routines
Perfect for:
IB Psychology HL and SL teachers using inquiry-led lessons, Concept Portfolios, or skills-based scaffolds. Pairs well with my lesson resources and 15 mark ERQ support materials.
Empower your IB Psychology students to track, apply, and reflect on the six key concepts (Bias, Causality, Change, Measurement, Perspective, Responsibility) with this structured, editable Concept Portfolio pack.
Perfect for building conceptual understanding and critical thinking throughout the course, this resource is designed for consistent use across topics and is intergrated into my lesson resources and homework booklets.
This bundle includes:
One Portfolio Guide explaining expectations, deadlines, and the student-friendly rubric
Six editable concept documents (one per concept)
Sections for:
Personal definitions
Real-life examples
Research application
Critical thinking questions
SAQ/ERQ-style exam practice
Reflection prompts and teacher feedback
Use it to:
Build exam confidence with concept-driven analysis
Scaffold HL and SL students toward top-band answers
Support ongoing formative assessment through portfolio check-ins
Why it works:
Aligned with the 2027 IB Psychology specification
Supports 15 mark extended responses
Promotes metacognitive thinking and regular feedback
Fully editable for in-class, homework, or digital notebooks
Great for classroom use, independent study, or Google Docs portfolios.
A visually engaging, student-friendly poster summarising the four key topic areas of the IB Psychology course:
Human Relationships
Human Development
Learning & Cognition
Health & Wellbeing
Each section includes inquiry-based questions like “Why do people fall in love?” and “How does culture shape who we are?” - ideal for open evenings, options fairs, or classroom displays introducing new students to the course.