IB Psychology SL Internal Assessment Example

The student clearly states a relevant aim and explains why it matters in relation to the theory and the real-world context.

The student's hypothesis is directional and their independent and dependent variables are both identified and operationalized clearly.

The student shows strong understanding of the memory model and connects it directly to the investigation.

The hypothesis could be written more smoothly and formally as a complete research claim.

The wording of the dependent variable could be made even more precise and polished.

A slightly tighter explanation of why the specific final list positions were chosen would strengthen the link between theory and method.

The student explains the independent-measures design rather than simply naming it, and they give a sensible reason for using it.

The student identifies the sampling method clearly and explains why it was practical for the investigation.

The student describes the controlled variables and materials in a way that shows they understand their role in keeping the test fair.

Some parts of the design explanation could be more precise, especially where control is attributed to the design rather than to standardization.

The sample is convenient and limited to one class, so generalizability is restricted.

A few procedural details would benefit from clearer justification, such as how allocation was managed and how communication between groups was prevented.