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beginner · 4 minutes
That's Not On the Exam
You are leading an Intro Biology midterm review. The exam covers cell structure, but a student asks about DNA replication from next unit. Your goal is to acknowledge the question, explain why it is out of scope for this review, and redirect back to exam content while preserving rapport.
Objective
Redirecting Off-Topic Contributions
Acknowledge the question, set a scope boundary for this review, and redirect with a concrete alternative path.
Success criteria: The ITA acknowledges the question, explains why it is out of scope for this session, and offers a concrete follow-up path while redirecting back to exam content.
Example Phrases
- That's a great question and it will matter soon, but for today let's focus on cell structure for the midterm.
- I want to make sure we cover exam topics first, then we can address DNA replication after.
- Come to office hours and I can walk through DNA replication with you step by step.