IB Psychology HL Internal Assessment Example

The student clearly states a focused research aim and explains why it matters beyond the classroom.

The student gives a coherent explanation of reconstructive memory and connects it directly to their investigation.

The student operationalizes both variables well, making the hypothesis testable and easy to follow.

The hypothesis would be stronger if it predicted the direction of the effect more explicitly.

Some parts of the relevance could be developed a little further with more specific real-world examples.

The student identifies the research design clearly and explains why it fits the investigation.

The student describes the sampling method and participant choice in a way that shows awareness of validity and practicality.

The student explains the controlled variables and materials well, showing that the procedure was designed to isolate the wording manipulation.

Some choices would be even stronger if the student explained their impact in more detail, especially how specific participant differences could affect responses.

A few minor points about the materials and setting could be made more precise.