Understanding the Anatomy and Philosophy of MCQ's

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UNDERSTANDING THEANATOMY AND PHILOSOPHY

OF MCQS TO OBTAIN BESTRESULTS POSSIBLE

AMIT BALLANI


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MCQS AS A TOOL FOR

EVALUATION The introduction of multiple choice

questions (MCQs) as a tool for the

evaluation is a relatively new thing.

The purpose has been to increase theobjectivity in the existing system ofevaluation.


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MCQS AS A TOOL FOR

EVALUATION This has made the students read in-depth the

various topics and has prompted the teachers

to approach the topics in a holistic manner forframing the questions.

Overall, it has been a brain-stimulating task forboth the teachers and the students.


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MCQs FACTS-DO YOU KNOW ?

MCQs or multiple choice questions arewidely used whether it be in the generaleducation, medical education Post

Graduation admission or AmithabhBachachan's Kaun Banega Crorepati.

Why should one go in for MCQs ?

Because it is convenient and the fact thatit overcomes the inherent defects of theconventional system of evaluation andmakes it more objective.


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WHAT IS NEEDED ?

A student should have a broad-basedknowledge of the concerned subject, whichimplies an ability to register and recall a largenumber of facts to answer MCQs effectively.

This recall has to be done in a short span oftime to enable effective answering of MCQs.

This would appear to be a formidable task forthe uninitiated. But there are methods ofovercoming it.


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INFORMATION NETWORKING

What is essentially required is a system of

"net-working" within the student's brain. Alot of facts in biology have a tendency torepeat, have a tendency to overlap.

One should effectively link this information anduse it advantageously.


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INFORMATION NETWORKING

There are very many facts like these in CELLBIOLOGY, which when mulled over back andforth can be remembered better by association.

If a student develops this ability of linkinginformation and association of thoughts,anatomical facts can be remembered betterand used effectively to answer MCQs.


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Myth and Fact

To know the particular subject ofbiology and to be able to answerMCQs correctly are not one and the

same.

Knowledge can be acquired by

reading books but to attempt MCQscorrectly, practice and familiarity withthe various types of MCQs is a must.


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Different types of MCQs.

Some of the commonly used types ofMCQs are

Single best response,

Matching,

Multiple true/false independent,

Multiple completion and

Relationship Analysis type.


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1. A Single Best Response Type

of MCQIt consists of a base (stem), followed by aseries of alternatives or options, out of which

one is the answer (key) and the rest are calleddistractors. There are mostly four options.

A student should read the directions carefullyand follow them accordingly. (S)he should readthe four alternatives and select the most

appropriateanswer.


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Select the best or the most appropriateanswer.

Q. MOST ABUNDANT PROTEIN IN THEHUMAN BODY IS :

A.HemoglobinB.Keratin

C.CollagenD.immunoglobulin


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The negative type of SBR with 'not' or'except' should be dealt with

cautiously.

Q. Which of the following is not part

of cytoskeleton of eukaryoticcells

A. Microfilaments

B. MitochondriaC. Intermediate filaments

D. microtubules


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Matching type

Here, each item on the left will match with onlyone option on the right side; but the vice versais not true. This is a type ofone-to-one ormany-to-one correspondence.

Directions:For each of the numbered sub question below,

select a lettered option that closely matches it.Each lettered option may be used once, morethan once or not at all.


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Multiple true/false

independent type

In each component is either true or false and

thus easy to answer.

Directions:

Answer the following questions by writing T(True) or F (False) for each sub-question.


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Example

Q. What is true pertaining Pertaining toliver

A. It is covered by a connective tissue capsulethroughout except in bare areas.B. The main bare area of the liver is an

important site of porta-systemic anastomosis.C. It develops from foregut.D. Portal lobule is centered on central veins.


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Multiple completion type

Directions:

For each of the questions below one or more of

the answers given are correct. Choose thecorrect answer as per the code given below:

A. If only 1,2,3 are correctB. If only 1,3 are correct

C. If only 2,4 are correct.D. If only 4 is correctE. If all 1,2,3,4 are correct.

GENERALLY NOT ASKED IN PG ENTRANCE


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Example

Q. Derivatives of foregut include:

1) Liver2) Pancreas3) Stomach

4) Spleen


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In Relationship analysis type the

two statements should be read

carefully.

Directions:

Each question given below consists oftwo statements: Statement 1 (Assertion)

and statement 2 (Reason) connected bythe term "because". Choose the correctanswer using the code given below:-


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A. Ifboth statements are true and thestatement 2 is a correct explanation of the

statement 1.B. Ifboth statements are true but thestatement 2 is not a correct explanation of

the statement 1.C. If the statement 1 is true and thestatement 2 is false.

D. If the statement 1 is false and thestatement 2 is true.E. Ifboth statements are false.


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What materials are required for

preparation to answer MCQS

An outline/synopsis to quickly review the

whole topic.

A good standard textbook for explanationof complex topics.


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What should be your attitude?

Keep a positive attitude: Aim to move towardssuccess rather than away from failure.

Do not memorizetoo much information.Remember, MCQs require fine distinctionsbetween correct and nearly correct statements,therefore try to learn and understandlessmaterial and rely on applyingthe knowledge.

Relying on memorized material causes anxiety;anxiety causes confusion; confusion decreasesperformance.


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While preparing for the

examinations: Study the entire topic, not merely for the

examinations. Some topics may not be askedfor the examinations - but might be requiredfor future clinical application.

Attempt to understand the application of theknowledge - this allows long-term retention.


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While preparing for the

examinations:Ask yourself how you might construct aquestion on the topic(s) you are presentlystudying.

Use practice examinations intelligently. Analyzewhyparticular alternatives were incorrect. Alsotry re-framing the questions in different

formats to make the other alternatives as thecorrect answers. You will be amazed to knowhow soon you gain a deeper insight to those

topics when you go through such exercise.


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During the examinations:

Use the time optimally. Each MCQ test has aspecific number of questions and a specific timeperiod to solve them. If you finish too early,

you were going too fast.

Read the directions carefully and answeraccordingly. The answers are usually checked

by a computer - cancellations are notpermitted: the computer cannot interpretcancelled and rewritten answers and will treatthem as incorrect.


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Read all alternatives carefully and makerough work (if necessary) for eliminating

the incorrect answers in the questionpaper itself.

If there are no negative markings, attemptall the questions.


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Be honest with yourself. If you do not know aparticular answer, eliminate as many choices aspossible and then choose reasonably. Blindly tossing a

coin to answer MCQs should not be the methodadopted.

Know your subject and get the joy of answering.

Do not expect to know everything - you are giving abachelor's exams and not a master's.


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Keep cool and you will succeed

RECHECK your answers finally so as to avoidframeshifts.

Recheck you have filled other necessaryinformation correctly

Ask invigilator humbly, in case of any doubt


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"Examinations are formidableeven to the best prepared, for thegreatest fool may ask more thanthe wisest man can answer"

Charles Caleb Colton.


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TIPS TO CRACK

MCQs

AMIT BALLANI


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A CHALLENGE

Dealing with MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS isan art and to get a seat in entranceexaminations, you have to be a master in it.

According to my personal experiences I amgiving you a few tips that may be of help whileattempting the Multiple Choice Entrance Exams.

These tips apply to all the competitions wherethere is negative marking (up to 1/3rd or Th)


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CERTAIN TIPS TO CRACK EXAMS

INVOLVING MCQS

Tip No. 1 Try to attempt max questions.

Tip No. 2 Give max time to the easiestquestion. If the first option is a correct

one, look at the last option to make sure itis not an "all of the above" option. Thesame is true for the "none of the above"


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TIPS TO CRACK EXAMS INVOLVING

MCQS Tip no 3 Read every option, even if you

are more than 100% sure about the 1st

option.

Tip no 4 Try exclusion mechanism in case

of confusion.


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MCQS Tip no 5 if you Know nothing about the

question or the options leave the question

Tip no 6 Can rule out 1 option, try to attemptit.

Tip no 7 Always try to imagine the topic (inyour notes or book) .After reading the questioncover the answers with your hand and now tryto answer it .when you come with some look

for it in the given options.


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MCQS Tip no 8 Always use true or false method

in case of negatively worded question (as

in "which of the following are NOT . . .),or the questions havingall except put a Tor F beside each option, then simply select

the odd statement.


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MCQS Tip no 9 Before marking the option ask yourselfreason to mark it right ordoes it make any sense or not

Tip no 10 If while dealing with the question,your logic says something and your knowledge

says something else, in this confusion alwaysfollow your knowledge.


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Tip no 11 When guessing, do not changeanswers.

** Research indicates your first answer is usuallythe correct one . However, don't be afraid tochange answers when you have a good reasonfor doing so.

Tip no 11 Allow time at the end to check forcarelessness and Silly mistakes


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TAKE CHARGE OF YOURSELF

Stand up, be bold, takethe responsibility on yourshoulders and rest not till

the goal is reached.-SWAMI VIVEKANAND

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