9699 Past Papers AS & A LEVEL Sociology Question Papers & Mark Scheme 2024

The 9699 Past Papers AS & A Level Sociology Question Papers & Mark Schemes 2024 are valuable Cambridge examination resources for students preparing for the AS & A Level Sociology (9699) examinations. They allow candidates to practise authentic examination questions, understand how marks are awarded, and develop the analytical and evaluative skills required by Cambridge.

The 2024 collection includes papers from the available examination sessions, with component versions depending on the examination series. The May/June 2024 collection, for example, includes Papers 11, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 31, 32, 33, 41, 42 and 43, together with their corresponding mark schemes.

Question Papers Included

The 2024 Sociology examination materials cover:

• Paper 1 – Socialisation, Identity and Methods of Research
• Paper 2 – The Family
• Paper 3 – Education
• Paper 4 – Globalisation, Media and Religion

Cambridge’s current Sociology qualification structure includes these four papers, with Paper 4 focusing on Globalisation, Media and Religion and Paper 3 focusing on Education.

The March 2024 session also includes Papers 12, 22, 32 and 42, along with their respective mark schemes.

Official Mark Schemes

The accompanying 2024 Mark Schemes explain the criteria Cambridge examiners use when awarding marks. They provide:

• Mark allocations for individual questions
• Level descriptors
• Knowledge and understanding requirements
• Interpretation and application criteria
• Analysis and evaluation guidance
• Acceptable responses and relevant sociological material

For example, the official May/June 2024 Paper 11 mark scheme is published by Cambridge International and has a maximum mark of 60.

The Paper 41 mark scheme also provides detailed level-based criteria covering AO1 Knowledge and Understanding, AO2 Interpretation and Application, and other assessment requirements for extended sociological responses.

Why Practise with 2024 Papers?

Working through the 9699 Sociology Question Papers 2024 can help students:

• Become familiar with Cambridge question formats.
• Practise answering under timed conditions.
• Improve sociological knowledge and application.
• Develop analysis and evaluation skills.
• Identify recurring weaknesses.
• Understand the level of detail expected in extended responses.
• Use the mark scheme to assess and improve their own answers.

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

Examination Sessions

The 2024 resources are available across different Cambridge examination sessions:

• March 2024
• May/June 2024
• October/November 2024

The May/June 2024 collection contains multiple component variants, while the March collection contains the components available for that session.

For comprehensive preparation, students should use the 9699 AS & A Level Sociology Question Papers & Mark Schemes 2024 alongside the Syllabus Documents, Syllabus Updates, Grade Thresholds, Examiner Reports, Specimen Papers, Scheme of Work, Learner Guide, Teacher Guide, and Example Candidate Responses. Cambridge’s official Sociology qualification page provides access to the syllabus and assessment resources.