Evaluation Methods

• NBME manual on test construction
  This manual is entitled, Constructing Written Test Questions for the Basic and Clinical Sciences and is considered an excellent resource for learning more about the construction of multiple choice items and extended matching items.
  For more information: http://www.nbme.org/about/itemwriting2.asp
   
• Information about the new Step 2 Clinical Skills Exam
  In mid-2004, a clinical skills examination will be added to USMLE Step 2 that will test medical students on their ability to gather information from patients, perform a physical examination and communicate their findings to patients and colleagues. The name of the examination is Step 2 Clinical Skills, or Step 2 CS; the current multiple-choice component of Step 2 is being referred to as Step 2 Clinical Knowledge, or Step 2 CK.
  For more information: http://www.usmle.org/
   
• Course Evaluation Methods
  This website provides evaluative questions and tasks for participants near the end of a program in the form of 8 bits of advice, 42 course evaluation methods, and 12 links. This website was developed by trainer and consultant Dr. Roger Greenaway, who has earned his reputation by helping educators and trainers learn how to maximize the benefits of active learning.
  For more information: http://reviewing.co.uk/evaluation/methods1.htm
   
• CIPP Evaluation Model Checklist
  This website provides a CIPP evaluation model checklist that focuses on program evaluations, particularly those aimed at effecting long-term, sustainable improvements.
  For more information: http://www.wmich.edu/evalctr/checklists/cippchecklist.htm
   
• Kirkpatrick's Four Levels of Evaluation
  This website developed by San Diego State University provides a description of popular Kirkpatrick's Four Levels of Evaluation. The website is part of colloection of short multimedia articles, called Encyclopedia of Educational Technology, on a variety of topics related to the fields of instructional design and education and training.
  For more information: http://coe.sdsu.edu/eet/articles/k4levels/start.htm