Analysis of Previous Year University Anatomy Question Papers Based on Content Validity

Analysis of University Anatomy Question Papers

  • D. Geeta Anasuya Assistant Professor, Department of Anatomy, KMCH Institute of Health Sciences and Research, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Sheela Grace Jeevamani Professor & Head, Department of Anatomy, Karpagam Faculty of Medical Sciences and Research, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
Keywords: University question papers, Content validity

Abstract

Background: In the current medical system of education, the students are mainly focusing on passing the examinations rather than improving the knowledge. Judgement making capabilities and clinical application of the knowledge should be assimilated through medical education. The ideal evaluation system is always necessary to determine whether programmed educational objectives have been accomplished. The written examination papers of undergraduate in anatomy and their valid content are the most important tools of assessment. Subjects and Methods: The first MBBS examination papers of Anatomy from the year 2009 to 2013 were collected and analyzed. Results & Conclusion: The appropriate coverage of anatomy subject is essential for validity of an assessment. Even though the content of anatomy written examination papers was given in syllabus, the weightage of various subdivisions of anatomy was not specified.

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Published
2020-12-22
How to Cite
D. Geeta Anasuya, & Sheela Grace Jeevamani. (2020). Analysis of Previous Year University Anatomy Question Papers Based on Content Validity. Academia Anatomica International, 6(2), 21-24. https://doi.org/10.21276/aanat.2020.6.2.4
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE