Psychology GCSE

Factual knowledge

What Factual knowledge means in Psychology GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.

Definition of Factual knowledge

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Reference: Pearson Edexcel

Knowledge that must come before skill, as Willingham argues that students need background knowledge to think critically.

Pearson Edexcel · Development (study guide)

Topics that use Factual knowledge

Development (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)

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Using Factual knowledge in the exam

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