A Preliminary Validation of Computer-Based Testing by the Common Achievement Tests Organization in Japan: An Early Report.
- VernacularTitle:第１回共用試験トライアルと岐阜大学における臨床実習資格総合判定試験成績の相関
- Author:
Kaei WASHINO
;
Yasuyuki SUZUKI
;
Yuzo TAKAHASHI
;
Masayuki NIWA
;
Kazuhiko FUJISAKI
;
Hiroyuki NAKAMURA
;
Tomomi KATO
;
Hisataka MORIWAKI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
computer-based testing;
clinical clerkship;
preclinical test;
common achievement tests
- From:Medical Education
2003;34(6):375-379
- CountryJapan
- Language:Japanese
-
Abstract:
The Common Achievement Tests Organization performed the first nationwide trial of computer-based testing (CBT) used to assess students entering the clinical phase of medical education. Seventy-seven medical schools participated in the trial. We compared performance on the national CBT with performance on preclinical tests administered at Gifu University School of Medicine. Despite some methodologic differences between the national CBT and our system, the overall results correlated well. Students who did poorly on the national CBT also did poorly on Gifu University's preclinical test. Correlation of these two performance scales suggests that nationwide CBT could be used to accurately assess preclinical skills.
