Background: The method of evaluation in students’ learning affects their studying mode. The aim of this study was to compare nursing students’ scores in essay and multiple-choice questions in Mother and Child Health examination in Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences. Methods: In this study, the  final scores of 121 of nursing students in a multiple-choice questionnaire consisting of 40 ...

aims: using the best assessment methods is an important factor in educational development of health students. modified essay questions and multiple choice questions are two prevalent methods of assessing the students. the aim of this study was to compare two methods of modified essay questions and multiple choice questions in occupational health engineering and work laws courses. materials & me...

For many years examinations in the medical course have been of the essay type, but recently there has been a move in the direction of multiple choice questions. In consequence, it has been asked whether this represents progress or if it is merely change for the sake of change. Since the form of the examination requiring the candidate to answer by means of an essay or short notes is well known, ...