A-Level Design and Textiles grade boundaries — November 2022
Cambridge International AS & A Level (9631). Minimum weighted marks for each grade in the November 2022 series, by paper combination. Find the row matching the papers you sat.
A Level options — November 2022
| Papers | Max | A* | A | B | C | D | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papers 01, 02, 03, 04 | 400 | 30276% | 27669% | 25063% | 21755% | 18446% | 15238% |
| Papers 01, 02, 03 | 400 | 30276% | 27569% | 24862% | 21554% | 18346% | 15138% |
Marks are minimum weighted totals; percentages are rounded up. Anything below the E threshold is ungraded (U).
AS Level options — November 2022
| Papers | Max | A | B | C | D | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papers 01, 02 | 200 | 14070% | 12764% | 11056% | 9347% | 7739% |
Marks are minimum weighted totals; percentages are rounded up. Anything below the E threshold is ungraded (U).
Paper (component) thresholds — November 2022
The minimum raw mark on each individual paper. Cambridge weights and adds these to set the syllabus boundaries above; there is no A* at paper level.
| Paper | Max | A | B | C | D | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 01 | 75 | 4966% | 4358% | 3851% | 3344% | 2838% |
| Paper 02 | 100 | 7575% | 7070% | 6060% | 5050% | 4040% |
| Paper 03 | 100 | 5858% | 5151% | 4545% | 3939% | 3333% |
| Paper 04 | 100 | 7878% | 7272% | 6262% | 5252% | 4242% |
Frequently asked
- What was the A* boundary for Design and Textiles in November 2022?
- For Papers 01, 02, 03, 04, an A* needed 302 out of 400 weighted marks (76%). Other paper combinations have their own thresholds — see the table above.
- What mark was a pass (grade E) in Design and Textiles November 2022?
- Grade E is the lowest pass. For Papers 01, 02, 03, 04 it needed 152/400 (38%). Below that the result is U (ungraded).
- Why are the paper thresholds different from the overall boundaries?
- Cambridge sets a threshold for each paper (component) first, then weights and adds them to get the syllabus boundary for each combination of papers. Your grade comes from the weighted total, not from any single paper. Paper thresholds have no A* — the A* only exists at syllabus level.
Calculate your Design and Textiles grade → Percentage needed for each grade
Figures sourced from the official Cambridge grade threshold tables. Always confirm with your exam board.