THE LICENSE EXAM “KROK 1. PHAPMACY” ON “BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY” FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS OF THE NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF PHARMACY RESULTS EVALUATION
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https://doi.org/10.11603/me.2414-5998.2017.2.7639Keywords:
licenced exam “Krok-1”, Biological Chemistry, foreign students, pharmacist, language factor.Abstract
The aim of the study – to analyze the last 3 academic years results of licensed exam “Krok-1” discipline “Biological chemistry” for foreign students of the National University of Pharmacy and compare these results with the results of the internal department computer testing of students that was carried out in order to prepare students for passing “Krok-1”.
The main body. The students were divided into 3 groups, depending on the language of instruction. The pre-test results and the results of the exam “Krok-1” were analyzed. Received data were expressed as М±m. The statistical signi cance of difference between groups was determined by Student’s t test using STATISTICA program. It was found that the language factor has no significant effect on the exam results. At the same time, the introduction of new, unknown so called «anchor» questions significantly reduced exam results.
Conclusion. Current study is important for future training of foreign students and indicates the need for new teaching methods introduction.
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