Are Repeat Exam Scores Trustworthy? A Note about Measurement Error and the Need for Genuine Instructional Remediation

Many medical schools offer remediation opportunities for students that fail an examination or a course. Often, these remediation efforts lack a true educational intervention. This article discusses the perils and pitfalls of hastily accepting improved repeat examination scores as a valid indicator o...

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Published in:Medical science educator 2014-03, Vol.24 (1), p.39-41
Main Authors: Royal, Kenneth D., Kernick, Edward T., Gilliland, Kurt O.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Education
Medical Education
Short Communication
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Summary:Many medical schools offer remediation opportunities for students that fail an examination or a course. Often, these remediation efforts lack a true educational intervention. This article discusses the perils and pitfalls of hastily accepting improved repeat examination scores as a valid indicator of student learning gains.
ISSN:2156-8650
2156-8650
DOI:10.1007/s40670-014-0011-8