Class support
Review current topics, clarify difficult concepts and work through school assignments.
Yanmai Education · since 2021
IB Psychology tutoring
IB Diploma Programme · online one-to-one
Online IB Psychology tutoring for the revised course, with concept, content and context teaching, Papers 1–3 and research proposal feedback.
For international school students in Hong Kong and worldwide. Lessons follow the student's course guide, school pace and current learning needs.
The learning journey
What lessons can focus on
The revised course is organised around concepts, content and contexts. The IA is a research proposal at both levels. HL includes Paper 3, which assesses interpretation of quantitative and qualitative data.
Exam practice
Practise the relevant question types and review answers against the applicable marking guidance.
Coursework and IA
Plan the work, discuss research choices and receive feedback on drafts against the subject criteria.
The learning journey
Tutoring case studies
Draft feedback · IA
Pre-2027 syllabus IA (an experiment), for exams up to November 2026. From May 2027 the IA is a research proposal.
Visual memory and retention time
An annotated Psychology IA on how the retention time of visual information affects memory.
Questions & answers
Frequently asked questions
What changed in the revised Psychology course?
The revised course is first examined in May 2027 and is organised around concepts, content and contexts. The IA is now a research proposal for both SL and HL; HL also includes Paper 3 on data interpretation.
What is the Psychology IA?
It is a research proposal. Students select one of four research methods and design a study to investigate a population. It contributes 30% at SL.
How do HL and SL Psychology differ?
HL includes more content and an additional Paper 3, which requires interpretation of quantitative and qualitative data.
Does Psychology require statistics?
Students need to understand research methods and data. Paper 2 evaluates research design and HL Paper 3 focuses on data interpretation; complex mathematical calculations are not required.
The learning journey