BMJ 2004;329 (11 September), doi:10.1136/bmj.329.7466.0-e
Computers may facilitate assessment of medical students
Computer based testing can offer many advantages over traditional paper based methods of assessment, including automated marking and student feedback. Cantillon and colleagues (p 606) say that it is not just an alternative method for delivering examinations but represents an important qualitative shift away from traditional methods. It can now be delivered anywhere via a secure computer network. In some subject areas, computer-delivered adaptive tests, pitched at the level of expertise of each candidate, allow for shorter testing time and use of fewer questions.
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