EVALUATION OF EFFECTIVENESS OF INTERNAL ASSESSMENT
*Dr. M. Shanthi, Dr. M. Malathi and Dr. C. Umamaheshwari
ABSTRACT
AIM: To evaluate the effectiveness of IA tests conducted for second
MBBS students in pharmacology by feedback method. MATERIALS
AND METHODS: Students are assessed periodically to scrutinise
their understanding of the subject and to promote and encourage their
professional skill. Periodic Internal assessment during their course is
mandatory for the undergraduates perusing MBBS. Internal assessment
is done with both written test and viva. Students were exposed to
various teaching methods in large group and small group discussion.
By the end of two methods of teaching the effectiveness of evaluation
internal assessment was done by questionnaire method. They were
given ten different questions and asked to fill it up by all students individually without
discussion. RESULTS: 93% of students agreed that written theory conducted after each
system is useful. 65% of students agreed that tutorials before a written test help to perform
well in written test. 72% of students agreed that periodic internal assessment is necessary.
76% of students agreed that correction of theory written test by all staffs in rotation will
maintain uniformity in assessment. CONCLUSION: Knowledge is assessed by theory while
vivavoce helps to assess attitudes communication alertness, professional competency.
Acquisition of knowledge is an important focus of IA. Discussion strengthens students
understanding and promotes interest in the subject and future learning is facilitated.
Keywords: Internal assessment, tutorials, small group teaching, formative, summative.
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