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Most of the answers were between 3,500 and 4,000 words. I'd expect them to cover only a third or so of the points that I discuss in the "model" answer: they've only got three hours for the test. But I wrote out an analysis of all the points, because, as I observed in the model answer, everyone covers a different set of points. I ask exam questions with more possible points that any human could conceivably answer in the time allotted on the theory that different students will have different strengths and interests and can pick where they want to focus their energy.
Giving students feedback on exams
I am halfway through my grading this term, and, as usual, I feel a certain level of guilt at the inadequacy of the feedback that we typically give to our students on their exams. If the only function of the exams is to help legal employers with their hiring decisions, then, of course, feedback is...
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