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4 . 2012

Development of tests for assessment of knowledge of medical specialists

Abstract

Tests as the tool of an assessment of knowledge of specialists at all grade levels are widely used at most of countries of the world. Their development and use is based on researches in the field of psychology, sociology, pedagogic and other behavioral sciences and confirmed with numerous empirical researches. Tests aren't a universal remedy: borders of use of testing are rather wellknown, and it gives confidence that high-quality preparation and correct use of tests guarantees a qualitative and solid data about level of knowledge, corresponding to a real situation.

Certainly, the system of testing consists of many components: examination "designing", standardization of sets of test tasks, algorithm of check of "writing off" and other, but in this paper will be a question oh, perhaps, the most labor-consuming part of system – writing of tests.

Keywords:• Assessment of knowledge • Tests

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CHIEF EDITOR
CHIEF EDITOR
Balkizov Zalim Zamirovich
Secretary General of the Russian Society of Medical Education Specialists, Director of the Institute of Training of Medical Education Specialists of the Russian Medical Academy of Continuing Professional Education, 125993, Moscow, Russian Federation, Professor of the Department of Vocational Education and Educational Technologies of the N.I. Pirogov RNIMU of the MOH of Russia, CEO of GEOTAR-Med, Advisor President of the National Medical Chamber, Moscow, Russian Federation

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