Our AI team takes a deep dive into Dr Kasser’s video discussing the two most common mistakes students make on essay exams: [1] failing to fully answer the questions asked and [2] including irrelevant information.
The video proposes using three tools to avoid these errors: (1) the STALL method (carefully reading the question), (2) a compliance matrix (a table to track answered question parts), and (3) 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.
Students then go on making these mistakes in the workplace doing unnecessary work and adding unnecessary work-related stress to their lives.
The video can be found at https://youtu.be/xAUvJk-ci_o