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What is the primary difference between formative and summative assessments?
What is the primary difference between formative and summative assessments?
Which of the following is NOT a criterion for different assessment methods?
Which of the following is NOT a criterion for different assessment methods?
Which statement about the nature of learning and assessment is accurate?
Which statement about the nature of learning and assessment is accurate?
What does the statement 'One method can’t do it all' emphasize in assessment?
What does the statement 'One method can’t do it all' emphasize in assessment?
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Which aspect is essential for formative assessments but usually absent in summative assessments?
Which aspect is essential for formative assessments but usually absent in summative assessments?
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What does the term 'Portfolio' refer to in the context of assessment?
What does the term 'Portfolio' refer to in the context of assessment?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of the oral examination?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the oral examination?
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What are the three aspects that comprise professional behavior?
What are the three aspects that comprise professional behavior?
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What does Mini-CEX assess?
What does Mini-CEX assess?
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Which tool is NOT a form of direct observation in workplace-based assessment?
Which tool is NOT a form of direct observation in workplace-based assessment?
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What purpose does peer evaluation serve in professional behavior assessment?
What purpose does peer evaluation serve in professional behavior assessment?
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What is the role of a mentor in portfolio assessment?
What is the role of a mentor in portfolio assessment?
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What criterion assesses whether a test measures what it is supposed to measure?
What criterion assesses whether a test measures what it is supposed to measure?
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Which of the following is NOT a component reviewed for the practicability of an assessment?
Which of the following is NOT a component reviewed for the practicability of an assessment?
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What type of assessment usually assesses knowledge acquisition and reasoning ability?
What type of assessment usually assesses knowledge acquisition and reasoning ability?
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Which of the following assessment methods emphasizes major topics and learning outcomes?
Which of the following assessment methods emphasizes major topics and learning outcomes?
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Which assessment method benefits from the use of multimedia to enhance authenticity?
Which assessment method benefits from the use of multimedia to enhance authenticity?
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What is a significant advantage of computerized assessments compared to traditional methods?
What is a significant advantage of computerized assessments compared to traditional methods?
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Which type of clinical assessment involves the evaluation of both short and long cases?
Which type of clinical assessment involves the evaluation of both short and long cases?
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What is a key disadvantage of written tests compared to practical assessments?
What is a key disadvantage of written tests compared to practical assessments?
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Study Notes
Assessment Tools
- Assessment in medical education includes an overview of principles.
- Method/tool assessment is covered.
- Assessment in the college is also included.
- The roadmap outlines the order of topics.
Contents
- Overview
- Objectives
- What makes for good assessment?
- Assessment methods/Tools
- Conclusions
Educational Triangle
- The triangle depicts curriculum, assessment, and strategies in relation to needs, objectives, and outcomes.
Overview
- The curriculum guides teachers on content, while exams guide students on what to learn.
- Assessment is a key element of learning; students learn what is assessed, not necessarily what is intended.
Formative vs Summative
- Formative assessment is ongoing and focuses on feedback.
- Summative assessment occurs at the end of a course, often with final grades and pass/fail decisions.
Assessment Pyramid
- The pyramid represents different levels of skills and knowledge.
- Knows --> Knows how --> Shows how --> Does (from bottom to top)
- Different assessment tools are required for each skill/knowledge level.
- There are different assessment methods for different levels of learning.
Criteria for Different Assessment Methods
- Validity: Measures what it intends to.
- Reliability: Produces consistent results.
- Educational Impact: Enhances or hinders learning, emphasizes important learning outcomes.
- Cost-effectiveness: The cost relative to the benefit of the method.
- Acceptability/Practicality: How easily the method can be implemented.
Educational Impact
- Assessment can positively or negatively impact learning.
- Effective assessment emphasizes key learning outcomes.
- Provides feedback on learning methods.
What Should Be Tested
- Topics should be weighted according to importance.
- Items should reflect learning goals and processes.
Domain of Interest and Test Sample
- Assessment tools should match the learning domain.
- Representative samples are vital for effective testing.
Written Exam
- Written tests assess knowledge acquisition and reasoning ability well, but not as good at assessing skills.
Progress Test
- All students participate in a single progress test.
End of Course Assessment
- Multiple choice, open-ended questions, combination multiple choice, modified essay questions, and computer assessment are methods for end-of-course evaluations.
- Assignments can include creating patient folders, designing posters, integration essays, forum discussions, and research proposals.
Clinical Assessments
- Clinical (basics): Short cases, long cases, OSCE, simulated clinics, video consultation.
- Clinical (continued): Slides interpretation, lab data interpretation, portfolio, SOE (simulated oral exam), oral.
Computerized Case-based Testing
- Computers improve effectiveness in test administration, scoring, and authenticity.
"Long case" & "Short case"
- Traditional "long" and "short" cases haven't always achieved reliability and validity.
Observing Candidates' Interaction with Patients (MINI-CEX)
- Observing how candidates interact with patients.
OSCE
- Stands for Objective Structured Clinical Examination.
Oral
- Oral exams assess learning and communication.
Work Place-Based Assessment
- Direct observation, clinical work sampling (Mini-CEX, DOPS, P-MEX), global performance measures (MSF or 360), aggregation, logbook, and portfolio.
Peer Evaluation
- Peer and self-assessment.
Assessment of Professional Behavior
- Regular feedback for all students promotes professional growth.
- Professional behavior covers dealing with work, others, and oneself.
Portfolio
- Student portfolios reflect skills and learning.
Portfolio Assessment
- Student discussion with a mentor about competence and reflection.
Assessment Tools Used in Your College
- Continuous assessment accounts for 60%.
- Exam-1, Exam-2, Assignments, and OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examination) are part of it.
- End-of-course assessment (40%) includes multiple-choice questions.
Conclusion
- Comprehensive, diverse assessments.
- Standardized/structured methods.
- Avoid over-reliance on individual methods.
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This quiz explores the principles of assessment in medical education, covering essential tools and methods. It highlights the differences between formative and summative assessment, and how the educational triangle relates to curriculum and assessment strategies. Test your knowledge on these crucial aspects of educational assessment.
