2021
DOI: 10.1080/10872981.2021.2005505
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Does developing multiple-choice Questions Improve Medical Students’ Learning? A Systematic Review

Abstract: Practicing Multiple-choice questions is a popular learning method among medical students. While MCQs are commonly used in exams, creating them might provide another opportunity for students to boost their learning. Yet, the effectiveness of student-generated multiple-choice questions in medical education has been questioned. This study aims to verify the effects of student-generated MCQs on medical learning either in terms of students’ perceptions or their performance and behavior, as well as define the circum… Show more

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“… 9 A systematic review of the literature to evaluate the educational value of students writing multiple choice questions did not reach definitive conclusions. 10 …”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“… 9 A systematic review of the literature to evaluate the educational value of students writing multiple choice questions did not reach definitive conclusions. 10 …”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The Test Strategies scale on the LASSI assesses how students prepare for examinations depending on the course and if they adequately review areas of weakness. An avenue that can assist in enhancing preparation for students can be through increased practice questions and simulated examination environments [ 28 ]. Classes that offer multiple opportunities for practice with interleaved lecture questions, post-lecture questions, and links to helpful reading resources not only improve examination performance but also student satisfaction [ 29 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…To do so, medical schools have tried innovative approaches such as developing items using artificial intelligence [ 25 ] or having students write items as part of the coursework. Especially the latter has been shown to have positive effects on learning, too [ 26 , 27 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%