What is the Standard Error of Measurement (SEM)? The Standard Error of Measurement (SEM) indicates the amount of error around the observed score. The observed score, the score we retrieve, store and analyse from an OSCE, is in fact the result of the true score and...
Borderline Regression Analysis in Assessment
What is Borderline Regression Analysis? Borderline regression analysis (BRA) is an absolute, examinee-centered standard setting method widely used to standard set OSCE exams, Yousuf, Violato, and Zuberi (2015). Candidates are awarded a “global score” for a station in...
Multiple Mini Interviews
What are MMIs? The Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) is a proven valid and reliable interview format used as part of the admissions or selection process. Rather than holding one interview with multiple panellists, MMIS have multiple stations, with one or two panellists....
Preparing for an OSCE – 5 tips to help you face your fears
It’s natural to be nervous in the time leading up to your OSCE but here’s some tips for students that will hopefully calm your butterflies as you prepare to be examined.
What is an OSCE exam?
An OSCE exam is a typical type of examination (first described in 1975) that is often used in health sciences (e.g. medicine, physical therapy, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry) to test clinical skill(s).
Qpercom 2.0 – Release Notes
A full list of feature enhancements and changes added to Qpercom as part of Major Release 2.0 in February 2021.
Why Qpercom is top of the class for remote assessment
Qpercom, accredited by Business All-Stars as “Best In Class for Remote Assessment 2021”, is still leading the way when it comes to remote assessment.
How we facilitated remote clinical skills assessment for University College Dublin (UCD) during the COVID-19 pandemic
Clinical skills examinations planned by University College Dublin (UCD) in 2020 were disrupted by the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic which first hit Ireland in March. Around 200 students in the university’s Department of Psychiatry would not be able to graduate as...
Time Constrained Examinations: Using video to assess students remotely
Time-constrained communication exercises using video can be effective for schools and colleges struggling with how to assess their students remotely.