9699 Past Papers AS & A Level Sociology Question Paper & Mark Scheme 2021

The 9699 Past Papers AS & A Level Sociology Question Papers & Mark Schemes 2021 are valuable examination-practice resources for students preparing for Cambridge International Sociology. They allow learners to practise authentic examination questions while using the corresponding mark schemes to understand how Cambridge examiners award marks.

The 2021 collection includes papers from three examination sessions:

• March 2021
• May/June 2021
• October/November 2021

The March session includes Papers 1–4 in the available variants, while the May/June and October/November sessions provide multiple variants across the different components.

AS Level Papers

The AS Level resources include:

• Paper 1 – Socialisation, Identity and Methods of Research
• Paper 2 – The Family

These papers test students’ understanding of core sociological concepts, theories, research methods, socialisation, identity, and the family.

A Level Papers

The full A Level resources include:

• Paper 3 – Education
• Paper 4 – Globalisation, Media and Religion

The 2021 collection also includes variants of these papers for the May/June and October/November examination sessions.

Official Mark Schemes

The corresponding Mark Schemes explain the requirements used by Cambridge examiners when awarding marks. They contain generic marking principles, question-specific guidance, indicative content, and level-of-response criteria where applicable.

For example, the May/June 2021 Paper 2 mark scheme is for 9699/21 – The Family, with a maximum mark of 60. Cambridge states that mark schemes should be read alongside the relevant question paper and Principal Examiner Report.

Why Practise with the 2021 Papers?

Using the 9699 Sociology Question Papers & Mark Schemes 2021 can help students:

• Understand Cambridge question formats.
• Practise answering under timed conditions.
• Improve sociological knowledge and application.
• Develop analysis and evaluation skills.
• Understand how marks are awarded.
• Identify weaknesses through self-assessment.
• Prepare for extended-response questions.
• Become familiar with different paper variants.

Teachers and tutors can also use these resources for homework, classroom exercises, mock examinations, revision sessions, and student assessment.

For comprehensive preparation, students should use the 9699 AS & A Level Sociology Question Papers & Mark Schemes 2021 alongside the relevant Examiner Reports, Grade Thresholds, Syllabus Documents, Syllabus Updates, Specimen Papers, Scheme of Work, Learner Guide, Teacher Guide, and Example Candidate Responses.