A Simplified MCQs Interpretation Guide for Faculty.

Objective: To devise a guide for faculty to interpret Psychometric Analysis of MCQs followed by its assessment.

Study Design: Across-sectional study.

Place And Duration Of Study: Shifa College of Medicine, Islamabad, from January to July 2009.

Methodology: A simplified interpretation guide comprising of a visual format and an interpretive summary was designed for faculty members to help them understand the item analysis of the MCQs in an uncomplicated way. A feedback from the faculty was obtained after administration to see the results.

Results: Eighty five percent of course coordinators (n=14) agreed that they could understand the MCQ analysis. Eight percent (n=3) faculty strongly, while 82% (n=13) agreed that analysis is helping them to refine the process of MCQ making. Forty five percent (n=7) faculty agreed that analysis of MCQ was helpful in identifying knowledge gaps in students. All the course coordinators agreed that they found the revised format easy to understand.

Conclusion: The faculty found the interpretation guide for MCQs user-friendly and helpful.