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  • Veterinary Anatomy Education
  • Spatial Cognition Assessment
  • Medical Education Research

Background:

  • Limited research exists on veterinary students' spatial ability and its assessment in anatomy.
  • Anatomy assessments often focus on knowledge recall, potentially overlooking spatial problem-solving skills crucial for veterinary practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate a split-design multiple-choice question (MCQ) assessment for veterinary anatomy, differentiating between spatial and non-spatial abilities.
  • To compare the impact of 2D versus 3D teaching methods on veterinary students' performance in spatial anatomy assessments.

Main Methods:

  • A 30-question MCQ assessment was created, comprising 15 non-spatial and 15 spatial questions.
  • Two student cohorts were tested: one receiving 2D instruction and the other 3D instruction.
  • Reliability (KR-20) and validity (factor analysis) of the MCQ assessment were evaluated.

Main Results:

  • The MCQ assessment demonstrated strong reliability for both teaching method groups.
  • Factor analysis supported the validity of the split-design assessment.
  • While no significant difference was found in non-spatial questions, the 3D teaching cohort significantly outperformed the 2D cohort on spatial questions.

Conclusions:

  • The developed MCQ assessment effectively measures both anatomy knowledge and anatomical spatial ability.
  • A 3D teaching methodology enhances veterinary students' performance on spatial anatomy tasks.
  • This research supports the integration of spatial ability testing and 3D teaching methods in veterinary anatomy education.