Standard Setting
10 & 17 May 2024 (Fridays)
This workshop is designed to provide comprehensive introduction to standard setting for written tests of knowledge. We will cover both theoretical and practical aspects of test-centred standard setting using the Angoff, Ebel and Cohen methods, applied to Single Best Answer (SBA) test items. The underlying principles of the methods and the differences between them will be discussed, and practical aspects of standard setting will also be explored.
Aim: This workshop is designed for health professions educators who want a comprehensive introduction to standard setting for written tests of knowledge.
Objectives: participants will
become familiar with the evidence base for the different methods currently in use
be able to understand the steps in the various methods
have gained experience in applying them to written tests
This short course will be delivered as 2 live webinar, lasting 2hrs each.
Webinar
Dates : 10 May 2024 (Friday)
Time : 0830-1130 UK Summer Time (1530-1830 Singapore time)
Standard Setting principles
Categories of methods
Defining the borderline/Just good enough student
Angoff method
Description
Hands on setting pass mark using Angoff
Dates : 17 May 2024 (Friday)
Time : 0830-1130 UK Summer Time (1530-1830 Singapore time)
Ebel method
Description
Hands on setting pass mark using Ebel
Cohen method
Resources:
Excel spreadsheets for calculating passing scores for Angoff and Ebel
Relevant literature
Tutors:
The expert faculty involved in these workshops will be Katharine Boursicot, and Rikki Goddard-Fuller, who have over 25 years of experience in standard setting, for undergraduate and postgraduate examinations, across a range of healthcare professions, including medicine, dentistry, veterinary sciences, optometry, physiotherapy and pharmacy.
Aim
This workshop is designed for health professions educators who want a comprehensive introduction to standard setting for written tests of knowledge.
Objectives
become familiar with the evidence base for the different methods
be able to understand the steps in the various methods
have gained experience in applying them to written tests
Fees.
Fees: SGD 600 per participant
Please note that payments via Telegraphic Transfer and Stripe will incur an administrative tax fee. HPAC does not make any income from these fees as they are levied by the respective service providers.
Meet the Tutors
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Professor Katharine Boursicot
Managing Director
HPAC -
Professor Rikki Goddard-Fuller
Director of Christie Education
Christie Hospitals NHS Trust / University of Manchester, UK