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The video introduces the 'all killer no filler' exam technique for Leaving Certificate Business. The core idea is to focus solely on keywords to secure all marks efficiently, avoiding unnecessary details or lengthy explanations. This method aims to save time in exams while still achieving top scores, as business exams often award full marks for correct keywords or no marks at all.
The video analyzes a 2019 Leaving Certificate Business question (4B) about Hexagon Solutions and Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. The question asks to 'outline' stages of Maslow's hierarchy, which requires stating and explaining with keywords, and crucially, linking to the provided company, Hexagon Solutions, for full marks. The marking scheme allocates marks for naming the stage, providing keywords, and linking to Hexagon.
The video examines a student's answer for the 'physiological needs' stage. While the student correctly names the stage and provides correct information, much of the detail (e.g., Maslow's beliefs, the importance of this need) is deemed 'filler' and unnecessary. The key information for two marks is simply defining physiological needs as 'basic needs of human wants like physical needs of eating and drinking'.
The student's answer also provides a correct link to Hexagon Solutions by stating they 'offer competitive salaries,' which earns the final mark. However, the student again over-explains the link, adding more unnecessary filler. The video emphasizes that such extensive writing wastes precious exam time without earning additional marks, as the essential keywords already secured full credit.
The video concludes by showcasing the presenter's own concise answer from the 2019 exam, which achieved full marks. For 'physiological needs,' the answer simply stated 'the need for food and shelter' and linked it to 'Hexagon offer competitive salaries.' This short, keyword-focused approach demonstrates that brevity combined with accuracy is effective and efficient for achieving high scores in business exams.