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Computerized student testing as a learning tool in a family practice clerkship

J D Legler1, J P Realini

  • 1Department of Family Practice, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio.

Family Medicine
|January 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

A computerized testing system improved family medicine education, showing immediate learning gains and positive student reception. While scores improved with testing, long-term learning effects require further investigation.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Family Medicine
  • Educational Technology

Background:

  • A computerized multiple-choice testing system was developed for family medicine core content.
  • The system was implemented during a junior clerkship.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe and evaluate a novel computerized testing system.
  • To assess its effectiveness in teaching family medicine core content.

Main Methods:

  • Students completed pretests and then answered 10 randomly generated questions per content area.
  • Immediate feedback on scores and correct answers was provided to students.
  • A minimum of 10 content areas were assessed per student.

Main Results:

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  • 192 students took 10,184 computerized tests across 10 content areas.
  • Student scores significantly improved with successive testing.
  • Computerized test scores correlated with final clerkship examination performance.
  • Students reported positive acceptance of the system.

    • Conclusions:

    • The computerized testing system facilitated immediate knowledge acquisition.
    • The impact of the system on long-term learning remains uncertain.
    • Further research is needed to ascertain sustained educational benefits.