A-Level Global Perspectives Research grade boundaries — March 2023
Cambridge International AS & A Level (9239). Minimum weighted marks for each grade in the March 2023 series, by paper combination. Find the row matching the papers you sat.
A Level options — March 2023
| Papers | Max | A* | A | B | C | D | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papers 02, 03, 04, 12 | 250 | 18976% | 16968% | 14960% | 12952% | 11044% | 9137% |
| Papers 04 | 125 | 9677% | 8468% | 7258% | 5847% | 4536% | 3226% |
Marks are minimum weighted totals; percentages are rounded up. Anything below the E threshold is ungraded (U).
AS Level options — March 2023
| Papers | Max | A | B | C | D | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papers 02, 03, 12 | 125 | 8568% | 7762% | 6956% | 6149% | 5343% |
Marks are minimum weighted totals; percentages are rounded up. Anything below the E threshold is ungraded (U).
Paper (component) thresholds — March 2023
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 02 | 40 | 2768% | 2460% | 2256% | 1948% | 1743% |
| Paper 03 | 40 | 2665% | 2460% | 2153% | 1948% | 1743% |
| Paper 04 | 85 | 5768% | 4958% | 4250% | 3440% | 2631% |
| Paper 12 | 45 | 3272% | 2965% | 2658% | 2352% | 1943% |
Frequently asked
- What was the A* boundary for Global Perspectives Research in March 2023?
- For Papers 02, 03, 04, 12, an A* needed 189 out of 250 weighted marks (76%). Other paper combinations have their own thresholds — see the table above.
- What mark was a pass (grade E) in Global Perspectives Research March 2023?
- Grade E is the lowest pass. For Papers 02, 03, 04, 12 it needed 91/250 (37%). 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 Global Perspectives Research grade → Percentage needed for each grade
Figures sourced from the official Cambridge grade threshold tables. Always confirm with your exam board.