The purpose of this video is to introduce the concept of "Question Analysis" (QA), a process that involves systematically reflecting and analyzing performance on multiple choice practice questions in preparation for board exams. The template discussed in this video was initially designed to help students analyze their performance on multiple choice questions during each review session of the ABGC Board Review Bootcamp. The goal with QA is to identify strengths and weaknesses in terms of both factual knowledge and exam-taking strategy. Note that QA is equally important for questions that were answered both incorrectly and correctly.
We also discuss how QA fits into the RARE (Read, Apply, Review, Explain) framework for studying for exams. The RARE framework is as follows:
Read or watch videos to become familiar with the topic at hand.
Apply your knowledge to multiple choice questions on the topic.
Review multiple choice questions and challenging concepts (e.g. flashcards).
Explain concepts to others (teaching is the best way to learn!).
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- Daniel