This podcast takes a deep dive into a video that outlines the two most common mistakes students make in essay exams:
- failing to fully answer the questions asked, and
- including irrelevant information.
The video proposes using three tools to avoid these errors:
- the STALL method (carefully reading the question),
- a compliance matrix (a table to track answered question parts), and
- an answer template (structured response based on the question’s format).
The video uses a sample exam question to illustrate these concepts, providing a possible answer template to guide students in creating thorough and organized responses. The ultimate goal is to improve exam performance by ensuring all parts of the question are addressed completely and concisely.
The video may be found at https://youtu.be/xAUvJk-ci_o