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What is the main objective of the modified Hangman game for medical students?
What is the main objective of the modified Hangman game for medical students?
To intellectually stimulate students while guessing CVS-related diseases through progressively revealing clues.
How many types of questions are participants expected to answer in the game, and what is their purpose?
How many types of questions are participants expected to answer in the game, and what is their purpose?
Participants must answer three types of questions: one hard, one moderately difficult, and one easy, to provide clues about the disease.
What role does the final clue play in the modified Hangman game?
What role does the final clue play in the modified Hangman game?
The final clue is provided if participants are unable to guess the disease after all previous questions have been answered.
Describe how the point system is structured for guessing the correct disease.
Describe how the point system is structured for guessing the correct disease.
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Why is it important for the questions to be challenging yet accessible?
Why is it important for the questions to be challenging yet accessible?
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How does the hierarchy of question difficulty contribute to the game's progression?
How does the hierarchy of question difficulty contribute to the game's progression?
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What is the importance of revealing letters in relation to the answers given?
What is the importance of revealing letters in relation to the answers given?
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What subjects can the disease questions in the game cover?
What subjects can the disease questions in the game cover?
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What element differentiates this modified Hangman game from traditional Hangman?
What element differentiates this modified Hangman game from traditional Hangman?
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How might the game format affect students' learning experiences?
How might the game format affect students' learning experiences?
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Study Notes
Quiz Format Overview
- Modified Hangman version called 'Guess the Disease'
- Designed for intellectual stimulation among third and fourth year medical students
- Accessible for second year students to feel competitive
- All questions relate to cardiovascular diseases (CVS)
Question Structure
- Three questions per disease, each with varying difficulty and specificity:
- HARD question: Least specific, no hints about the disease
- MODERATELY DIFFICULT question: More specific than HARD
- EASY question: Highly specific with clear clues
Clue and Guess Mechanics
- Participants can guess the disease anytime after receiving clues
- All questions provide insight into the final disease
- Answers indicate letters of the disease:
- HARD question: One or two letters revealed
- MODERATE question: Two letters revealed
- EASY question: Three letters revealed
- Final clue offered if the disease is not guessed after all questions
Scoring System
- Correctly guessing the disease grants varying points:
- After HARD question: 30 points
- After MODERATE question: 20 points
- After EASY question: 10 points
- After FINAL CLUE: 5 points
- Additional points for answering questions correctly: 5 points each
Rules and Guidelines
- Questions must not contain hints or the disease name (e.g., avoid phrases like "in this condition")
- Questions should be moderately difficult to provide a competitive edge
- Emphasis on maintaining a balance in question difficulty across the quiz
Simulation Example
- Four teams participate in the finals round
- Each team answers a series of questions and guesses as per the established rules
- Scoring reflects the structure above, fostering competition and engagement among participants
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Description
Test your knowledge in our modified Hangman game designed specifically for third and fourth year medical students. This intellectually stimulating quiz challenges participants to guess various diseases through strategic letter selection and hints. Join us for an engaging and competitive finals round of the Annual CARDIG Quiz!
