AS & A Level Thinking Skills (9694) — real past-paper questions, marked by AI
A Level Thinking Skills (9694) is not a content subject, so there is no topic list to revise — the four components test how you reason. Components 1 and 2 set problem-solving questions with a right answer to work towards, while Components 3 and 4 give you passages of argument to analyse and evaluate, asking you to identify assumptions, flaws and the strength of the conclusion.
This hub holds 1,086 real 9694 questions from 60 papers set between 2023 and 2025. Answer a real question and the AI examiner marks it instantly against the real Cambridge mark scheme: for problem-solving, it checks whether your method reaches the correct solution; for critical thinking, it checks whether you named the actual flaw or assumption the scheme is looking for, not just a general criticism.
Because the skill transfers between sessions, working through variants back to back builds real speed. It is free, with no signup or card needed.
New: How AS & A Level Thinking Skills is really marked — command words, examiner-report findings and revision strategy.
Past papers by year
2025
| Paper | Session | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 11 | May–June 2025 | 13 |
| Paper 12 | May–June 2025 | 13 |
| Paper 13 | May–June 2025 | 13 |
| Paper 21 | May–June 2025 | 5 |
| Paper 22 | May–June 2025 | 5 |
| Paper 23 | May–June 2025 | 5 |
| Paper 31 | May–June 2025 | 4 |
| Paper 32 | May–June 2025 | 4 |
| Paper 33 | May–June 2025 | 4 |
| Paper 41 | May–June 2025 | 4 |
| Paper 42 | May–June 2025 | 4 |
| Paper 43 | May–June 2025 | 4 |
2024
| Paper | Session | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 11 | May–June 2024 | 13 |
| Paper 12 | May–June 2024 | 13 |
| Paper 13 | May–June 2024 | 13 |
| Paper 21 | May–June 2024 | 5 |
| Paper 22 | May–June 2024 | 5 |
| Paper 23 | May–June 2024 | 5 |
| Paper 31 | May–June 2024 | 4 |
| Paper 32 | May–June 2024 | 2 |
| Paper 33 | May–June 2024 | 4 |
| Paper 41 | May–June 2024 | 4 |
| Paper 42 | May–June 2024 | 4 |
| Paper 43 | May–June 2024 | 4 |
| Paper 11 | October–November 2024 | 6 |
| Paper 12 | October–November 2024 | 13 |
| Paper 13 | October–November 2024 | 13 |
| Paper 21 | October–November 2024 | 5 |
| Paper 22 | October–November 2024 | 5 |
| Paper 23 | October–November 2024 | 5 |
| Paper 31 | October–November 2024 | 4 |
| Paper 32 | October–November 2024 | 4 |
| Paper 33 | October–November 2024 | 4 |
| Paper 41 | October–November 2024 | 4 |
| Paper 42 | October–November 2024 | 4 |
| Paper 43 | October–November 2024 | 4 |
2023
| Paper | Session | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 11 | May–June 2023 | 12 |
| Paper 12 | May–June 2023 | 12 |
| Paper 13 | May–June 2023 | 12 |
| Paper 21 | May–June 2023 | 5 |
| Paper 22 | May–June 2023 | 5 |
| Paper 23 | May–June 2023 | 5 |
| Paper 31 | May–June 2023 | 2 |
| Paper 32 | May–June 2023 | 3 |
| Paper 33 | May–June 2023 | 4 |
| Paper 41 | May–June 2023 | 4 |
| Paper 42 | May–June 2023 | 4 |
| Paper 43 | May–June 2023 | 4 |
| Paper 11 | October–November 2023 | 12 |
| Paper 12 | October–November 2023 | 12 |
| Paper 13 | October–November 2023 | 12 |
| Paper 21 | October–November 2023 | 5 |
| Paper 22 | October–November 2023 | 5 |
| Paper 23 | October–November 2023 | 5 |
| Paper 31 | October–November 2023 | 4 |
| Paper 32 | October–November 2023 | 4 |
| Paper 33 | October–November 2023 | 4 |
| Paper 41 | October–November 2023 | 4 |
| Paper 42 | October–November 2023 | 4 |
| Paper 43 | October–November 2023 | 4 |
Frequently asked questions
Which 9694 papers and years are covered?
All four components, across every variant from the May-June and October-November sessions of 2023 to 2025 — 60 papers in total, each with its official mark scheme.
Does 9694 have topics to revise like other subjects?
No — Thinking Skills tests problem-solving and critical thinking skills rather than fixed content, so there is no topic list on the hub. Practice works by doing more questions in the same style, not by revising named topics.
How does the AI marking work for Thinking Skills questions?
For problem-solving questions, the AI examiner checks your method and answer against the official Cambridge mark scheme; for critical thinking questions, it checks whether you identified the specific flaw, assumption or conclusion the scheme names.
What is the difference between the components in 9694?
Components 1 and 2 set problem-solving questions with defined correct answers, while Components 3 and 4 set critical thinking questions that ask you to analyse and evaluate an argument.
Is it really free?
Yes — every question, mark scheme and AI marking run is free, with no signup and no card details.
Are these official Cambridge papers?
The questions are transcribed from real Cambridge papers, and answers are marked against the real mark schemes, which remain © Cambridge International. Cambridge Papers is an independent study tool, not affiliated with or endorsed by Cambridge.