VCE Induction Package 2020-2021 - Units 3 and 4 Psychology

Sep 20, 2026

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Welcome to VCE Year 12 Psychology Units 3 and 4 for 2020–2021, outlining what students will learn and how the course balances biological content, research methods, and real-life connections. The package sets expectations and policies for participation, coursework completion, achievement requirements, device and notes rules, and required materials. It provides the assessment schedule for Unit 3 outcomes, Unit 4 outcomes, holiday homework including a scientific poster, and a Chapter 1 Research Methods glossary with key terminology.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages14

Reading Time35 min

AccessFree to download

Policies

Attendance and achievement requirements

Device and notes rules

Assessment Schedule

Unit 3 outcomes

Unit 4 outcomes

End of year exam

Holiday Homework

Scientific poster requirement

Chapter 1 reading and notes

Glossary of Key Terms - Chapter 1 Research Methods

Research methods terminology

Outline of Study

Unit 3

Area of Study 1

VCE INDUCTION PACKAGE 2020-2021 UNITS 3 AND 4 PSYCHOLOGY Welcome to Psychology Units 3 and 4! Dear Psychology students, Welcome to Year 12 Psychology. We are really excited to be teaching you next year. The year 12 course is varied in nature; there will be sections that get quite biological, there will be bits that can be boring (research methods) and most of it you will be able to relate to from your own experiences in life. We want you to see Psychology as not only one of your Year 12 subjects, but also asan opportunity to learn more about yourself, behavior, and just being a human. Best wishes for 2021 – let’s hope it’s better than last year! Ms Angland, Ms Daniels, Ms Tiver and Mr Pinder. | NAME OF TEACHER | EMAIL ADDRESS | LOCATION | | --- | --- | --- | | Ms Daniels | [danielsm@vermontsc.vic.edu.au](danielsm@vermontsc.vic.edu.au) | N25 office | | Ms Tiver | [tivera@vermontsc.vic.edu.au](tivera@vermontsc.vic.edu.au) | Wellbeing Office | | Ms Angland | [anglandk@vermontsc.vic.edu.au](anglandk@vermontsc.vic.edu.au) | SM office | | Mr Pinder | [pinderb@vermontsc.vic.edu.au](pinderb@vermontsc.vic.edu.au) | Science Office | POLICIES: Students are expected to check their Teams messages AND google classroom feeds regularly. Students need to be aware that to obtain an S for each unit students are to: • Attend a minimum of 90% of classes • Complete the coursework • Obtain at least 40% on all outcomes. • No phones – new phone policy. • Digital Logbook – on Google classroom • Devices ONLY used for textbook or research. All class notes must be handwritten. Assessment of levels of achievement The student’s level of achievement in Unit 3 and 4 will be determined by school-assessed coursework and an end of year examination. Materials Required – Textbook, Stationery, and loose-leaf folder. This year we will be using a combination of the Grivas textbook and the online Edrolo textbook and resources. VCE UNITS 3 & 4 PSYCHOLOGY ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE UNIT 3 | Outcome | Date | %age of study score | | --- | --- | --- | | OUTCOME 1:
Nervous system functioning & stress -test | Term 1
50 marks | Worth 8 % of study score | | OUTCOME 2:
Memory visual presentation
Models of learning Test | Term 2
25 marks
25 marks | Worth 8 % of study score | | END OF UNIT PRACTICE EXAM | JUNE | | UNIT 4 | Outcome | Date | Student Date | | --- | --- | --- | | OUTCOME 1:
Nature of consciousness and sleep – Test | Term 3
40 marks | Worth 8 % of study score | | OUTCOME 2:
Mental Heath-media response | Term 3
30 marks | Worth 8 % of study score | | OUTCOME 3:
Practical Investigation | Term 3
30 marks | Worth 8 % of study score | | END OF YEAR EXAM-Unit 3 and 4 | NOVEMBER | Worth 60 % of study score | Holiday Homework In order to get a head start and assist in your understanding, you must complete the holiday homework set during transition. This must be completed by day one of term one next year. You will be required to complete a Scientific Poster that covers some of the research methodology that is in Chapter 1. It may be useful to read Chapter 1 in the holidays, using the checklist below. You will only have a few classes dedicated to Research Methods next year. If you have not completed Units 1 and 2, you must read chapter 1 of the textbook (a digital copy is up on Moodle) and TAKE NOTES under each heading. Glossary of Key Terms-Chapter 1 Research Methods Experiment Independent variable Dependent variable Experimental condition Control condition Hypothesis Research hypothesis Extraneous variables Confounding variables Individual differences Placebo effect Experimenter effect Order effect Sample Population Biased sample Random sampling Stratified sampling Convenience sampling Single-blind procedure Double-blind procedure Repeated measures design Counterbalancing Independent groups design Matched pairs design Qualitative data Quantitative data Cases studies O

FAQs

What are the key requirements to obtain an S for each unit?

Students must attend at least 90% of classes, complete the coursework, and achieve at least 40% on all outcomes.

How is student achievement in Units 3 and 4 determined?

Achievement is based on school-assessed coursework and an end-of-year examination.

What is required for the holiday homework during transition?

Students must complete a scientific poster covering research methodology from Chapter 1 by the first day of Term 1, and take notes under each Chapter 1 heading if they have not completed Units 1 and 2.

Sep 20, 2026

Uploaded by Fahsai