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9699_m26_gt 2026 March Sociology 9699 Grade Threshold · Cambridge CAIE AS & A Level

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9699_m26_gt2026 March Sociology 9699 Grade Threshold

This grade threshold document shows the minimum raw marks required for each grade (A*, A, B, C, D, E) in Cambridge AS & A Level Sociology (9699) for the 2026 March session. Grade boundaries vary between sessions depending on paper difficulty and candidate performance. Use these thresholds to calibrate how your practice scores translate into actual grades on this specific paper set.

Also referenced as: 9699_m26_gt · 9699/f/m/26 · 9699 Feb/March 2026

Grade thresholds apply to all paper components in this session. To estimate your overall grade, total your marks across all papers and compare against the threshold. Note that thresholds are session-specific — a score that earns an A in one session may only earn a B in another, depending on paper difficulty.

Use this grade threshold to set realistic targets for your Sociology (9699) practice papers. If you're aiming for an A, check the A boundary for this session and work backwards to see which paper components need improvement. Grade boundaries for Cambridge AS & A Level Sociology typically fluctuate by 5–10 marks between sessions, so check multiple sessions to get an average target score.

Examiner Insights

Based on analysis of 3 official Cambridge documents (2023, 2025)

1

Evaluation by juxtaposition instead of explicit evaluation

Essay evaluation was often delivered by juxtaposition.9699 Paper 1, March 2025

How to fix: Do not just present Perspective A then Perspective B and assume the contrast speaks for itself. After presenting each perspective, explicitly state its strengths and weaknesses: 'However, this view can be criticised because...' or 'A strength of this argument is...'.

2

Common-sense or anecdotal evidence instead of sociological material

Candidates relied on common sense/anecdotal evidence.9699 Paper 2, March 2023

How to fix: Every point must be supported by a named study, theory, or sociological concept. Replace 'In my experience...' with 'Parsons argues that...' or 'Oakley's research found that...'. Personal anecdotes earn no credit.

3

Writing too much on low-mark questions

How to fix: Check the marks available before writing. A 2-mark question needs 2–3 sentences. Save your time and detail for the high-mark essay. Writing a full paragraph on a 2-mark question wastes time you need for Q3b.

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