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I D E A LI D E A LI D E A LI D E A L
International Database for Enhanced Assessments & LearningInternational Database for Enhanced Assessments & Learning
Comparing Student Performances in Old & New Curricula
4th & 5th Year Summative Examinations
I D E A LI D E A LI D E A LI D E A L
International Database for Enhanced Assessments & LearningInternational Database for Enhanced Assessments & Learning
Comparing Performances in Fourth Year
Psychiatry Finals
Students in New (2005) vs Old Curriculum (2003 & 2004)
MethodologyMethodology
The examinations were in the form of MCQ and written (short answer and essay questions).
The comparisons were made between the year 2004-05 (cohort in new curriculum) and the years 2003-04, and 2002-03 (cohort in old curriculum). It is unknown if the written questions were marked by the same personnel.
ResultsResults
There were total of 10 possible comparisons. Among these, eight were statistically significant (two favoring old curriculum and 6 favoring new curriculum).
Given that the results were based on sample sizes of 40 and 38 students, the statistical power was not great. Therefore, we looked at the directional differences.
There were eight directional differences in favor of new curriculum and two directional differences in favor of old curriculum.
Year DepartmentStatistical
Significance (S / NS)
Directional Difference Favors
Community Medicine3 S
8 NS2 New and 1 Old5 New and 3 Old
Family Medicine1 S
2 NS1 Old2 New
FOURObstetrics and Gynaecology
3 S 3 Old
Paediatrics 5 S 3 New and 2 Old
Psychiatry8 S
2 NS6 New and 2 Old
2 New
Summarized FindingsSummarized Findings
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