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Cambridge IGCSE Psychology (0490) Revision Resources

Free Cambridge IGCSE Psychology (0490) revision notes, official past papers with mark schemes, and AI-marked practice questions, all organised by the 0490 syllabus topics so you revise exactly what's examined.

Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) · Notes · Past papers · AI-marked quizzes

About Cambridge IGCSE Psychology (0490)

Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) sets the 0490 Psychology specification. Tutopiya's resources are organised against this exact specification, so the notes, past papers and practice questions all reflect the papers, tiers and mark schemes your child will actually sit.

Paper structure

Cambridge IGCSE 0490 has Paper 1 + Paper 2. Cambridge A Level 9990 has 3 papers (Approaches + Research Methods + Specialist Options). Edexcel YPS01 uses 6 units across AS + A2. AQA 7182 has 3 papers (Introductory Topics + Psychology in Context + Issues & Debates). IB DP Psychology has Paper 1 + Paper 2 + Paper 3 (HL only) + IA.

Grade boundaries

Cambridge IGCSE 0490 A* typically ~78%. Cambridge A Level 9990 A* requires ~80% overall + ~90% averaged on A2. IB DP HL Psychology 7 typically ~80%+. Boundaries vary per series.

Topics covered in the 0490 syllabus

  • Research methods — experiments, observations, correlations
  • Cognitive approach — memory, perception, attention
  • Biological approach — brain, genetics, neurotransmitters
  • Social approach — conformity, obedience, social identity
  • Developmental psychology — attachment, cognitive development
  • Abnormal psychology — depression, anxiety, OCD, schizophrenia
  • Statistical analysis & data interpretation
  • Ethics in psychological research

What 0490 unlocks next

  • A Level Psychology, Biology, Sociology
  • IB DP Psychology HL/SL
  • Psychology, Cognitive Science, Behavioural Economics, Neuroscience
  • Medicine (Psychiatry pathway), Education, HR, UX research

How to revise Psychology (0490)

Reading the textbook cover to cover isn't revision; it's reading. Here's how top Psychology students actually use these resources.

  • Start each topic with the Psychology notes; read for understanding, not coverage
  • Drill topic-specific practice questions until you can explain your method out loud
  • Take an AI quiz after each topic to catch the weak spots you didn't know you had
  • Read the worked solutions even when you get a question right, to pick up faster methods
  • Attempt full 0490 past papers under timed conditions in the final 4 weeks

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FAQs: Cambridge IGCSE Psychology (0490) resources

Are the Cambridge IGCSE Psychology (0490) resources free?

You can browse the topic list, read sample notes and try practice questions for free. A Tutopiya subscription unlocks the full Psychology note library, unlimited AI-marked quizzes and every 0490 past paper. Open the resource page to see what's available before subscribing.

Where do the Psychology past papers come from?

All past papers are official Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) Psychology (0490) exams from previous series, with the original marking schemes. Practising with real papers is the fastest way to get familiar with the question style, the timing, and how marks are awarded.

Do the notes match the latest 0490 syllabus?

Yes. The Psychology notes and questions are organised by the topics and sub-topics in the current Cambridge IGCSE 0490 specification, so what you revise maps directly onto what's examined.

How do the AI-marked quizzes work?

Take a quiz on any Psychology sub-topic and the AI marks every answer instantly, including structured questions, not just multiple choice. You get a report showing what you mastered and which specific sub-topics to revise next.

Can I get a 1-to-1 Psychology tutor as well?

Yes. Tutopiya has Cambridge IGCSE Psychology specialists you can book for a free trial lesson, useful when a topic from your quiz reports isn't clicking. Resources and tutoring work together.

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