AICE Psychology AS-Level Course Syllabus Flashcards

Practice flashcards covering course policies, materials, grading, and syllabus content for AS-Level AICE Psychology.

Who is the teacher for the AICE Psychology course provided in the syllabus?

Ms. Karen Thomas

What is the primary purpose of the AS-Level AICE Psychology course?

To provide students with an in-depth view of psychological research through the examination of selected topics, similar to college-level research courses.

According to the syllabus, what core research methods are illustrated in the studies?

Experiments, observations, self-reports, and case studies.

How many approaches and case studies are included in the AS-Level course?

There are 4 approaches with a total of 12 case studies.

Which specific Cambridge exam papers are required for AICE Psychology AS level?

Paper 1 and Paper 2 exams.

What is the policy regarding the use of pencils for graded work, tests, and quizzes?

No pencil work is accepted; only BLUE or BLACK pens are to be used on work turned in.

What is the specific use for red ink pens in this course?

Red pens are designated for peer grading.

How are grades calculated according to the course's point-scale?

Grades are calculated as POINTS EARNED / TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE.

What format is used for all tests in AICE Psychology?

Short answer/essay format.

Can the Midterm exam be exempted by students?

No, the Midterm exam is a requirement and cannot be exempted.

How is plagiarism defined in the syllabus?

The unaccredited use of someone else’s words or ideas.

What are the classroom rules regarding cell phone storage?

Phones are to be placed in the phone jacket and will not be used during instruction.

What happens if a student is late and misses the warm-up questions?

The student will not be able to complete it and will receive a zero for that grade.

What is the consequence for all parties involved in cheating or copying in class?

It will result in a zero on that grade for ALL parties involved.

What is the policy for discussing grades over email?

No grades will be discussed over email; any questions must be discussed in person at school.

What information must be included in the upper right-hand corner of all submitted work?

Full name, period, assignment name, and due date.

When is a student expected to make up a missed test or quiz?

The very next time they return to their class period.

What type of assessment might be given as an alternate for a missed test or quiz?

An alternate assessment with the same content, which could be an ESSAY.

How many unexcused absences result in a referral?

Five unexcused absences.