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The Predictions Table: a tool for assessing students' knowledge.

A A Rovick1, J A Michael

  • 1Department of Physiology, Rush Medical College, Chicago, Illinois 60612.

The American Journal of Physiology
|December 1, 1992
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The Predictions Table (PT) helps assess student knowledge of physiological systems. Using the CIRCSIM program with the PT significantly improved students

Area of Science:

  • Physiology education
  • Medical education technology

Background:

  • Assessing student understanding of complex physiological systems is challenging.
  • Traditional methods may not effectively capture students' predictive reasoning.
  • The Predictions Table (PT) offers a structured approach to evaluating knowledge.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the Predictions Table (PT) as a tool for assessing student knowledge.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of the CIRCSIM teaching program utilizing the PT.
  • To analyze the impact of group work and instructor presence on learning outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Description of the Predictions Table (PT) matrix: variables and time periods.
  • Students input qualitative predictions of physiological system responses to perturbations.

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  • Evaluation of the CIRCSIM program's error-detection and feedback mechanisms.

    • Main Results:

    • CIRCSIM demonstrated a statistically significant reduction in student errors predicting cardiovascular responses.
    • Students using CIRCSIM showed significantly greater improvement compared to control groups.
    • Group work and instructor presence further enhanced learning gains and reduced relationship errors.

    Conclusions:

    • The Predictions Table (PT) is an effective tool for evaluating student comprehension of physiological systems.
    • The CIRCSIM program significantly improves students' ability to predict system responses.
    • Collaborative learning and instructor support enhance the efficacy of technology-assisted instruction.