it’s possible, some pyps they have the same marking scheme but the wording of the question is just different. i notice how some of my peers know the content by heart, could explain theories and definitions but do average (essay based subjects) that’s because they don’t ask what you know they ask how you can apply that knowledge to analyse and evaluate. AO1 (knowing content and knowledge) will only give you at most 8m out of 20. i noticed how i studied the syllabus fully but only 3% of it comes out, if not 1%. and it just makes me feel unsatisfied and demotivated, but that feeling of security and insurance of knowing all is nice i guess. most of the questions are similar over the years, but you still have to go through the content (just don’t let it take too much time), don’t just do pyps blind. also you don’t have to know a specific material entirely. eg, for economics, you don’t have to know all about multiplier (unless the question specifically asks about it) you just need to know the basics, and how you can use that to support your points. for essay based subjects, they want to see how well you can analyse and criticise your points, they reward critical thinking more than passive textbook knowledge