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IJAR.2017.124

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Type of Article:  Original Research

Volume 5; Issue 1 (March 2017)

Page No.: 3625-3628

DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.16965/ijar.2017.124

QUIZ AS A TOOL FOR PART COMPLETION EXAM IN ANATOMY

Priya P Roy *1, Pratibha P Patil 2, Doshi M A3, Ambali M P 4, Kumar Sai Sailesh 5.

*1 Associate Professor, Department of Anatomy, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Karad, Maharashtra, India.

2 M.Sc, Department of Anatomy, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Karad, Maharashtra, India.

3 Professor & HOD, Department of Anatomy, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Karad, Maharashtra, India.

4 Professor, Department of Anatomy, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Karad, Maharashtra, India.

5 Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology, Little Flower Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Angamaly, kerala, India.

Corresponding author: Dr. Priya P Roy, Associate Professor, Department of Anatomy, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Karad, Maharashtra, India. E-Mail: priyaproy4@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

Introduction: Anatomy has always been one of the Basic sciences of Medical sciences. Anatomical knowledge is traditionally tested by means of summative examination, providing information for pass/fail decisions. The present study was aimed to observe effectiveness of anatomy quiz for improvement of academic performance in first MBBS students.

Materials and Methods: After completion of the syllabus for the academic years, students were trained regarding quiz and three quizzes were conducted for students. Participants were requested to give their opinion about the 10 statements pertaining to the Quiz which were conducted in the department of Anatomy.

Results: We have observed positive response from most of the students regarding effectiveness of quiz. Further those who performed quiz very well also performed the same in the university examinations.

Conclusion: Most of the students agreed and supported conduction of quiz in anatomy for better retrieval skills. We recommend further studies in this area to recommend adoption of the quiz in the curriculum.

Key words: Anatomy quiz, Students feedback, Academic performance.

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Cite this article: Priya P Roy, Pratibha P Patil, Doshi M A, Ambali M P, Kumar Sai Sailesh. QUIZ AS A TOOL FOR PART COMPLETION EXAM IN ANATOMY. Int J Anat Res 2017;5(1):3625-3628. DOI: 10.16965/ijar.2017.124