- Start Date - 05/12/2013
- End Date - 05/12/2013
- Start Time - 09.00
- End Time - 11.30
- Location - Newman Study, RCSI
- Interested -
The RCSI Quality Enhancement Office (QEO) is running a workshop on test construction for the School of Nursing and there are a limited number of extra places available (if demand is sufficient additional courses may be run on different dates / sites).
Date: December 5th, 2013
Time: 0900-1130
Location: Newman Study, RCSI, 123 St. Stephens’s Green
What does a particular test score actually mean?
A well-constructed test is a measurement tool that can generate evidence to facilitate decisions regarding the level of competence of candidates within a defined area. At worst, a poorly constructed test is a random number generator. The field of Educational Measurement is both broad and deep and draws on other fields such as Psychology, Mathematics and Statistics. This workshop is a very brief introduction to some of these concepts, particularly in relation to the design and construction of selected response (MCQ) assessments. Following this workshop, participants should have a better understanding of the practical steps (and underlying theory) that should be utilised in the construction of individual items and associated tests. Concepts are presented with examples and some practical exercises. Little / no prior knowledge is this area is assumed. .
At the end of the workshop participants will be able to:
- Outline the Classical Test Theory model
- Understand the concepts of validity & reliability and their relationships with test results
- Describe the structure of good Single Best Answer (Type-A or SBA) and Extended Matching (Type-R or EMQ) question items
- Identify the common technical flaws that can compromise SBA & EMQ items
- Construct quality SBA & EMQ items to NBME guidelines
- Evaluate the results of a test and its component items using common metrics
- Apply the above to construct a valid & robust selected response assessment
Places on this workshop are limited and will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis. Places will be confirmed by email shortly. This course may be submitted for CPD points (details to follow).
Registration
Please register for the workshop by copying and pasting the following link into your browser: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/test_construction.
For queries or further information please contact the QEO at quality@rcsi.ie
Quality Enhancement Office