A-Level 9700 2020 · March

Cambridge A-Level Biology (9700) March 2020 Past Papers

This page hosts the full 0-file bundle for the Cambridge A-Level Biology (9700) March 2020 examination — question papers, , and Paper 3 confidential instructions.

The March 2020 sitting is the March 2020 session. All files are sourced from Cambridge International and free to download.

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9700 March 2020 Papers

We don’t have March 2020 papers for 9700. Cambridge’s Feb/March series is limited to certain regions, and this session is not available from our sources. Try May-June 2020 or Oct-Nov 2020 .

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Paper components in this session

The Biology 9700 qualification is built from 5 paper components totalling 270 marks. The grid below shows each paper appearing in the March 2020 bundle on this page.

About the March 2020 9700 session

Biology 9700 has five components: Paper 1 (AS multiple choice), Paper 2 (AS structured), Paper 3 (AS advanced practical skills with CI), Paper 4 (A2 structured theory), and Paper 5 (A2 planning, analysis & evaluation). Most centres complete AS in year 1 (Papers 1-3) and A2 in year 2 (Papers 4-5).

The March 2020 bundle below contains 0 files across 0 paper components . Mark schemes for this session are not yet released by Cambridge. The examiner report has not yet been released for this session.

How to use these A-Level Biology past papers

Timed practice under exam conditions

Sit each paper at the exact duration listed in the components grid. The A-Level pacing problem on Paper 4 is famously tight, so finishing on time is itself a skill worth practising.

Mark with the March 2020 MS

Cambridge mark schemes show acceptable wording and method marks for each step. After self-marking, log which questions cost you method marks vs accuracy marks — they need different fixes.

Read the examiner report (when released)

The ER for this session flags the specific questions where most candidates struggled and what the examiners wanted to see instead. It's the single highest-leverage document in the bundle for targeted revision.

Use grade thresholds to set a target

A-Level thresholds shift each session with paper difficulty. The March 2020 thresholds (linked above) tell you exactly what raw mark you'd need on this paper for an A* — usually 85-90% on the easier sessions and as low as 75% when papers are tougher.

A-Level 9700 March 2020 — Frequently asked questions

What's in the Cambridge A-Level Biology March 2020 paper bundle?
This page hosts 0 files for the Cambridge A-Level Biology (9700) March 2020 session: question papers, plus Paper 3 confidential instructions for the practical exam. All files come directly from Cambridge International and are free to download.
What's the difference between AS and A2 papers for 9700?
Papers 1-2 are AS-Level papers, sat at the end of year 1 of a two-year course or standalone for the AS qualification. Papers 3-5 are A2 papers, sat in year 2 for the full A-Level. Paper 3 is the practical exam (CI required). Paper 4 is the advanced theory paper, the most heavily weighted. Paper 5 covers planning, analysis & evaluation.
When does Cambridge release March 2020 mark schemes and examiner reports?
Cambridge typically publishes mark schemes for the February-March series around 6-8 weeks after results day, and the examiner report follows roughly three months later. Mark schemes for this session are not yet available — check back after the official Cambridge release date. The examiner report has not been published yet.
What is the Paper 3 CI (Confidential Instructions) document?
The Confidential Instructions document accompanies the Biology Paper 3 practical exam. It is given to the supervising teacher before the exam and lists the apparatus, chemicals or specimens required, plus the precise quantities and any preparatory work the centre must do. Students don't see the CI — but reading the CIs from past papers is a useful way to anticipate what kind of experimental setups Paper 3 favours each session.
How should I practise 9700 March 2020 papers most effectively?
Use our free Exam Hub to view the question paper and mark scheme side-by-side. Time yourself for one full paper (the duration is in the components grid above), self-mark with the MS. For weak topics, cross-reference the A-Level Biology hub or work through our Biology revision notes.

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