About Psychology
Psychology is the scientific study of human cognition, emotion, and action.
This page contains resources and tools to help support: 
- internal and external assessment (exams)
- teachers delivering this subject
- learners taking this subject.
Changes to Psychology
Psychology is no longer available at NCEA Level 1.
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Assessor Support
See how our online resources and workshops can support and improve your assessment practice.
Assessor SupportPsychology standards
Psychology achievement standards
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Psychology achievement standards
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Exemplars, reports, past exams and assessment schedules
Past exams, exemplars, assessment schedule and reports
Level 3
Past digital assessments
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Assessment specifications
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Level 3
Useful exam information
Internal assessment resources
Request clarification form
Teachers can request clarification of a standard with this form
Request clarificationRemote assessment matrix
Guidance for teachers if learning and assessment needs to be completed remotely
Download matrix [PDF, 74 KB]Alternative evidence gathering templates
Templates for student results when direct assessment is not possible
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Annual reports on issues and trends in assessment
View moderator's reportConditions of assessment
- TKI
- TKI
Tools
Read TKI's guide for all Psychology levels
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