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What is considered a violation of exam regulations?
What is considered a violation of exam regulations?
- Bringing personal items into the exam room
- Discussing answers with classmates
- Using a switched-on mobile phone during the exam (correct)
- Arriving late to the exam
What is the potential consequence of cheating during an exam?
What is the potential consequence of cheating during an exam?
- Receiving modification of the exam score
- Gaining additional study time
- Failing the subject related to the cheating (correct)
- Being allowed to retake the exam
Which of the following actions does not constitute cheating?
Which of the following actions does not constitute cheating?
- Using unauthorized notes during the exam
- Accessing information from the internet during the exam
- Preparing extensively for the exam (correct)
- Copying answers from another student
How is academic integrity best described?
How is academic integrity best described?
Which scenario exemplifies a clear act of academic dishonesty?
Which scenario exemplifies a clear act of academic dishonesty?
What best describes the purpose of assessment in education?
What best describes the purpose of assessment in education?
Which of the following is NOT typically considered a type of assessment?
Which of the following is NOT typically considered a type of assessment?
How is assessment commonly documented?
How is assessment commonly documented?
Which statement about assessment is most accurate?
Which statement about assessment is most accurate?
What is a fundamental aspect of the assessment process?
What is a fundamental aspect of the assessment process?
What is one primary purpose of measuring performance in an educational context?
What is one primary purpose of measuring performance in an educational context?
Which of the following is NOT a focus area when diagnosing students' problems?
Which of the following is NOT a focus area when diagnosing students' problems?
Why is measuring improvement vital in educational assessments?
Why is measuring improvement vital in educational assessments?
Which of the following statements reflects the importance of selecting and ranking individuals in education?
Which of the following statements reflects the importance of selecting and ranking individuals in education?
Achieving the learning objectives primarily focuses on which of the following?
Achieving the learning objectives primarily focuses on which of the following?
What are the implications of using unauthorized materials during an exam?
What are the implications of using unauthorized materials during an exam?
Which of the following best represents tools that are considered unauthorized during an examination?
Which of the following best represents tools that are considered unauthorized during an examination?
How might the use of unauthorized examination aids influence academic assessments?
How might the use of unauthorized examination aids influence academic assessments?
In terms of examination integrity, which of the following is most likely to result from submitting a paper with unauthorized information?
In terms of examination integrity, which of the following is most likely to result from submitting a paper with unauthorized information?
What is the primary purpose of revealing questions sequentially in an assessment?
What is the primary purpose of revealing questions sequentially in an assessment?
How does testing problem-solving ability in students typically differ from traditional assessments?
How does testing problem-solving ability in students typically differ from traditional assessments?
In what way do professional skills examinations commonly assess students?
In what way do professional skills examinations commonly assess students?
Which characteristic is essential for an assessment designed to test decision-making ability?
Which characteristic is essential for an assessment designed to test decision-making ability?
What aspect of students' skills is most directly assessed through the examination of their decision-making ability?
What aspect of students' skills is most directly assessed through the examination of their decision-making ability?
Which intended learning outcome focuses primarily on the application and assessment of problem-solving skills?
Which intended learning outcome focuses primarily on the application and assessment of problem-solving skills?
Which assessment method is designed to evaluate practical skills in a clinical setting?
Which assessment method is designed to evaluate practical skills in a clinical setting?
In what type of assessment are Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) primarily utilized?
In what type of assessment are Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) primarily utilized?
Which of the following intended learning outcomes encompasses both technical skills and professional conduct?
Which of the following intended learning outcomes encompasses both technical skills and professional conduct?
What is a characteristic feature of summative assessments presented in educational settings?
What is a characteristic feature of summative assessments presented in educational settings?
What is a key feature of the assessment format mentioned?
What is a key feature of the assessment format mentioned?
Which of the following best describes the nature of the assessments designed for professional skills?
Which of the following best describes the nature of the assessments designed for professional skills?
What aspect of assessment is emphasized through the sequential revelation of questions?
What aspect of assessment is emphasized through the sequential revelation of questions?
How do assessments intended to evaluate decision-making skills typically differ from traditional methods?
How do assessments intended to evaluate decision-making skills typically differ from traditional methods?
What type of skills are primarily evaluated through professional skills examinations?
What type of skills are primarily evaluated through professional skills examinations?
Which statement accurately represents the design goal of assessments for testing problem-solving abilities?
Which statement accurately represents the design goal of assessments for testing problem-solving abilities?
In evaluating decision-making ability, what crucial characteristic should the assessment contain?
In evaluating decision-making ability, what crucial characteristic should the assessment contain?
Which of the following best exemplifies the purpose of problem-solving assessment?
Which of the following best exemplifies the purpose of problem-solving assessment?
What is a fundamental principle underlying the examination of professional skills?
What is a fundamental principle underlying the examination of professional skills?
Which of the following accurately describes a primary reason for conducting assessments in education?
Which of the following accurately describes a primary reason for conducting assessments in education?
Which of the following types of assessment is best suited for evaluating students' collaborative skills?
Which of the following types of assessment is best suited for evaluating students' collaborative skills?
Which assessment method is typically most effective for assessing higher-order thinking skills?
Which assessment method is typically most effective for assessing higher-order thinking skills?
When aligning assessments with Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs), which approach is most critical?
When aligning assessments with Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs), which approach is most critical?
What is a fundamental characteristic of formative assessments?
What is a fundamental characteristic of formative assessments?
Which competency is least likely to be assessed in a typical educational setting?
Which competency is least likely to be assessed in a typical educational setting?
Which of the following skills is primarily categorized as an intellectual skill?
Which of the following skills is primarily categorized as an intellectual skill?
Which statement is most accurate regarding the competencies expected from students?
Which statement is most accurate regarding the competencies expected from students?
What aspect of assessment is primarily concerned with determining a student's technical skills?
What aspect of assessment is primarily concerned with determining a student's technical skills?
In which category are general and transferable skills best classified within competency assessment?
In which category are general and transferable skills best classified within competency assessment?
What might happen if a student uses a switched-on mobile phone during an exam?
What might happen if a student uses a switched-on mobile phone during an exam?
Which of the following actions best exemplifies the violation of academic integrity?
Which of the following actions best exemplifies the violation of academic integrity?
What is a significant consequence that can occur from committing acts of cheating?
What is a significant consequence that can occur from committing acts of cheating?
Which action is NOT typically classified as a form of cheating during examinations?
Which action is NOT typically classified as a form of cheating during examinations?
How does the use of a switched-on mobile phone during an exam primarily affect the student?
How does the use of a switched-on mobile phone during an exam primarily affect the student?
What is a potential violation during an exam involving exchange of materials?
What is a potential violation during an exam involving exchange of materials?
Which of the following actions could lead to questioning someone's integrity during an exam?
Which of the following actions could lead to questioning someone's integrity during an exam?
What type of tool should be avoided during examinations to maintain integrity?
What type of tool should be avoided during examinations to maintain integrity?
Which action during an examination would least likely be considered acceptable?
Which action during an examination would least likely be considered acceptable?
What constitutes a significant breach of examination conduct?
What constitutes a significant breach of examination conduct?
Which scenario represents a serious violation of academic integrity during an exam?
Which scenario represents a serious violation of academic integrity during an exam?
Which of the following represents a method of maintaining integrity during an exam?
Which of the following represents a method of maintaining integrity during an exam?
Which of the following statements most accurately reflects the purpose of assessment?
Which of the following statements most accurately reflects the purpose of assessment?
What is the main focus of the assessment process?
What is the main focus of the assessment process?
Which characteristic distinguishes professional skills assessments from other assessment types?
Which characteristic distinguishes professional skills assessments from other assessment types?
Which statement best explains a consequence of not measuring learning outcomes effectively?
Which statement best explains a consequence of not measuring learning outcomes effectively?
What aspect of assessment primarily focuses on understanding students' skills and competencies?
What aspect of assessment primarily focuses on understanding students' skills and competencies?
What consequence does a student face if they offend the invigilator during an examination?
What consequence does a student face if they offend the invigilator during an examination?
Which of the following actions could potentially lead to failing all courses for a semester?
Which of the following actions could potentially lead to failing all courses for a semester?
Under what circumstance might a student face failing grades in all subjects for a semester?
Under what circumstance might a student face failing grades in all subjects for a semester?
What does not constitute a typical consequence for violating exam regulations?
What does not constitute a typical consequence for violating exam regulations?
What is a possible repercussion for a student who fails to adhere to exam supervision rules?
What is a possible repercussion for a student who fails to adhere to exam supervision rules?
What is likely to be the primary focus of participation in a discussion forum within the Academy college of Medicine?
What is likely to be the primary focus of participation in a discussion forum within the Academy college of Medicine?
Which of the following aspects is most likely assessed through the marks allocated for participation on a discussion forum?
Which of the following aspects is most likely assessed through the marks allocated for participation on a discussion forum?
When is the expected completion date for participation in the discussion forum as mentioned?
When is the expected completion date for participation in the discussion forum as mentioned?
What is implied by the term 'responsible' in the context of assessing NMD1000?
What is implied by the term 'responsible' in the context of assessing NMD1000?
Which of the following is most likely a method for collecting laboratory data in the context of assessments?
Which of the following is most likely a method for collecting laboratory data in the context of assessments?
What is one potential consequence of offending the invigilator during an examination?
What is one potential consequence of offending the invigilator during an examination?
Which of the following scenarios would most likely be considered a violation of exam regulations?
Which of the following scenarios would most likely be considered a violation of exam regulations?
What is a possible outcome for a student who severely disrupts the examination process?
What is a possible outcome for a student who severely disrupts the examination process?
Which of these actions does NOT typically result from violating exam supervision authority?
Which of these actions does NOT typically result from violating exam supervision authority?
What consequence can a student face for persistent violations of exam regulations?
What consequence can a student face for persistent violations of exam regulations?
Which assessment method is primarily designed to evaluate practical skills in a clinical environment?
Which assessment method is primarily designed to evaluate practical skills in a clinical environment?
Which of the following types of assessments best facilitates the evaluation of higher-order thinking skills?
Which of the following types of assessments best facilitates the evaluation of higher-order thinking skills?
What is the primary focus of assessments that utilize Extended Matching Questions?
What is the primary focus of assessments that utilize Extended Matching Questions?
Which intended learning outcome is most likely associated with the use of portfolios in assessment?
Which intended learning outcome is most likely associated with the use of portfolios in assessment?
Which assessment method would best measure a student's ability to apply problem-solving skills?
Which assessment method would best measure a student's ability to apply problem-solving skills?
Study Notes
Assessment
- The process of documenting knowledge, skills, attitudes, and beliefs in measurable terms.
- Benefits for students:
- Achieving learning objectives
- Measuring performance
- Diagnosing student problems
- Measuring improvement
- Selecting (ranking) individuals
Exam Regulations & Integrity
- Violations of exam regulations and academic integrity can lead to consequences for students.
- Cheating: using any method to gain an unfair advantage, for example:
- Using a mobile phone containing course information
- Unauthorized papers, notes, or tools with course information
- Consequences of cheating:
- Failing the subject in question
- Losing grades allocated for subsequent courses
Assessment Schedule
- Questionnaire response: End of course, Tuesday 24/10, 10 marks
- Evaluation of PBL Participation sessions: Evaluation sheet, after the course, 7, 14-17/10, 10 marks
Assessment of NMD1000: Introduction to Medical School
- Two written MCQ exams using bubble sheets, covering lecture material from PPT and PDF files
- Exam 1:
- Covers: L7 Assessment, L8 Health Care System, L10 Terminology 1, L11 Terminology 2
- Held at the start of the 3rd week (Saturday 14/10) and 4th week (Saturday 21/10)
- 20 marks (10 marks for each exam)
- Exam 2:
- Covers: L13-L16, L19- L22
- 10 Q, at the start of the day for all students
Graduation Requirements
- To graduate with a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery, students must:
- Successfully pass all program core-courses
- Maintain a minimum CGPA of 2.00
OSCE Characteristics
- Students are observed by one or more examiners in most stations
- Students are scored as they carry out tasks, interpret clinical materials (e.g. laboratory data, X-rays), write notes, or answer questions
OSCE Station Example
- Station: Interpret the effect of continuous stimulation on the muscle twitch curve
Assessment NMD1000
- Participation on discussion forum
- Share a comment and reply to others
- End of the second week
- Thursday 12/10
- Marks: 10
- EKB Activity and Email
- Good medical practice
- Start of the second week
- Saturday, 14/10
- Marks: 10
- Reflective sheet
- "Why medical school?"
- Start of the week
- Monday, 14/10
- Marks: 15
Note:
- Unauthorized paper slips, tables, notes, or other tools containing course information are prohibited
- Questions are revealed sequentially
- Exam resembles real-life situations
- Designed to test problem solving and decision-making abilities
Assessment
- Assessment can be used to correlate assessment methods with different Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
- When to assess: Exam schedule
- Aligning assessment with ILOs
ILOs and Assessment Methods
- Knowledge and Understanding: Written Assessment
- Intellectual Skills: OSPE, OSCE
- Practical Skills: OSPE, OSCE
- Professional Ethics/Attitudes and Behavioral Skills: Assignment
- Communication Skills: Portfolio
- General and Transferable Skills: Portfolio
Summative Assessment
- Includes: Written exams, projects, clinical assessments, assignments
Knowledge Levels
- Problem-solving
Objective Written Exams
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Extended Matching Questions
Constructing MCQ Items
- MCQs are presented sequentially
- MCQs are designed to be similar to real-life scenarios
- MCQs are designed to test problem-solving and decision-making ability
Assessing Professional Skills
- OSPE (Objective Structured Practical Examination)
- OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examination)
OSPE Station Components
- Stationary Station: Examining a specimen, e.g., showing the Ulnar Nerve in an anatomical specimen
- Dynamic Station: Examining a provided specimen using procedures, e.g., examining a urine sample for proteins
- Checklists are prepared for dynamic stations
NMD1000 Assessment
- What: Introduction to Medical School
- Assessment: Two written MCQs using bubble sheets
- Content: Lectures, PPTs and PDFs
- When: Start of the 3rd and 4th week
- Dates: Saturday 14/10 and Saturday 21/10
- Marks: 20 marks each
- Responsible: ... (Not specified)
- Exam 1: Lectures L7 Assessment, L8 Healthcare System, L10 Terminology 1, L11 Terminology 2
- Exam 2: Lectures L13-L16, L19-L22
- Frequency: Each exam will be 10 Q at the start of the day for all students
Graduation Requirements
- To qualify for a Bachelor Degree in Medicine and Surgery, the candidate must pass all program core-courses with a minimum CGPA of 2.00.
Competency
- Includes knowledge and understanding
- Includes intellectual skills
- Includes clinical, procedural, practical, and technical skills
- Includes professional attitude and behavioral skills
- Includes communication skills
- Includes general and transferable skills
Assessment
- Used to assess students' knowledge, skills, and attitudes
- Can be formative or summative
- Can be used to assess different domains, including knowledge, psychomotor skills, and attitude
- Different assessment methods can be used, including MCQ, SAQ, OSPE, OSCE, assignments, and portfolios
Cheating
- Involves using any method to gain an unfair advantage in an assessment
- Examples include using a mobile phone, exchanging answers with a colleague, or impersonating another student
- Consequences include failing the subject, receiving a "W" grade, or final expulsion from the Academy
Assessment of NMD1000
- Two written MCQ exams using bubble sheets
- First exam includes content from lectures L7, L8, L10, and L11
- Second exam includes content from lectures L13-L16 and L19-L22
- Exams are held at the start of the 3rd and 4th weeks
- Each exam consists of 10 questions
- Each exam is worth 20 marks
Graduation Requirements
- To be qualified for the Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery degree, candidates must:
- Successfully pass all program core-courses
- Achieve a minimum CGPA of 2.00
Assessment
- The process of documenting, usually in measurable terms, knowledge, skills, attitudes and beliefs.
Violations of Exam Regulations and Academic Integrity
- Offending the invigilator or exam supervision authority may result in failing all courses registered for the current semester.
Extended Matching Questions (EMQ)
- Constructed around a theme.
- Include an option list (more than 5, usually 8), a lead-in statement, three or four stems or clinical scenarios.
- Each stem requires choosing the most appropriate option from the list.
- If an option is correct for multiple questions, clear instructions are required.
- Questions are revealed sequentially.
- Mimic real-life situations.
- Designed to assess problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Professional Skills Examination
- Stations are part of the professional skills examination.
Offending The Invigilator or Exam Supervision Authority
- Students who offend the invigilator or the exam supervision authority will fail all courses registered for that semester.
Summative Assessment
- Summative assessment consists of written, practical, clinical projects, and assignments.
Knowledge Levels
- Students are assessed on their knowledge levels, problem-solving skills, and clinical skills.
Objective Written Exams
- Objective written exams consist of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and extended matching questions.
How MCQ Items Are Constructed
- MCQ items are developed based on the course's intended learning outcomes (SLOs).
Exam Venue
- Students' examination halls are designed to contain individual desks and may include examination rooms, lecture halls, or clinical skills labs.
How Does Stations’ Exchange Occur?
- Stations' exchange occurs when students rotate between different examination stations within a limited time frame.
Assessment of NMD1000: Introduction to Medical Profession
- The NMD1000 course is assessed through various methods, including participation on discussion forums, examinations, and assignments.
- Participation on discussion forums is worth 10 marks and students must share comments and engage with the content.
- The final exam for the course is conducted on the 12th of October and is worth a total of 100 marks.
- Students are expected to be familiar with the Academy College of Medicine's policies and procedures.
Offenses and Consequences
- Students who repeatedly ring their mobile phone during an exam will receive a grade of "zero" for the subject.
- Students who refuse to follow instructions from the invigilator will receive a grade of "F" for the subject.
- Students who engage in any of the offenses mentioned in item number (1) in any other subject during the exam period will be dismissed from the examination hall and receive a grade of "F" for the subject.
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This quiz covers the assessment processes, exam regulations, and the schedule for NMD1000: Introduction to Medicine. It highlights the importance of documenting knowledge, the consequences of academic dishonesty, and the benefits of assessments for students. Test your understanding of these critical aspects of medical education.
