Use historical scores as context, not prophecy. The useful question is whether a subject’s demands match your preparation and writing profile.
Read trends carefully
Year averages can move because of paper difficulty, candidate mix and marking patterns.
Look for stability
Compare several years, syllabus breadth and overlap instead of reacting to a single high-scoring cycle.
Make the final call
Combine trend evidence with a trial of the syllabus and recent papers before choosing.
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Frequently asked questions
No. Year averages move because of paper difficulty, candidate mix and marking patterns in that specific cycle, not because the subject is inherently easier to score in.
Compare several years alongside syllabus breadth and topic overlap with subjects you already know, rather than reacting to a single high-scoring cycle.
Combine the trend evidence with a real trial of the syllabus and recent papers — trends describe the past cohort, not how well you personally will handle the material.