![]() ![]() ![]() However, interpreting PACKRAT data over time is not the same as interpreting End of Rotation and PANCE data, as those exams are standardized using scales. At a program level, you can see if students’ scores are steadily increasing or decreasing and use this information as one part of the curricular evaluation process. Reports can be used as program assessment tools, as well. This can help individual students develop a study plan focusing on their areas of weakness. With careful interpretation programs can use PACKRAT data to set benchmarks at the individual student level, enabling programs to compare a student’s score to the average of previous cohort scores. Make Data-Driven DecisionsĪnother valuable utilization of PACKRAT data is to analyze scores from cohort to cohort. When programs triangulate the scores, if they appear to be lower than expected - or in the case of the PACKRAT and PANCE, lower than the national mean - program faculty may want to review the curriculum on pulmonary diseases. For example, pulmonology scores on the PACKRAT, End of Rotation exams, program summative evaluations, and PANCE can be compared. However, the data have potential value if used to assess a content or task area on multiple exams. Interpret with Cautionĭata on specific content and task areas (subscales) should be interpreted with caution because these subscales represent a small number of questions with varying levels of difficulty. PACKRAT data can be analyzed from cohort to cohort over time and, from an assessment standpoint, provide valuable information for program faculty and administration to reflect upon. Interpreting Cohort-Level Dataĭetailed program reports are designed to help programs evaluate trends in knowledge, strengths, and deficits across entire classes of students and to be used with other data points to inform program-level curricular decision-making. For these reasons, it is recommended that the PACKRAT be used as a self-assessment tool PAEA does not recommend or intend to recommend a passing grade or interpretation method for the PACKRAT. Programs can also determine their own time limit for the exam. The exam may be given proctored or unproctored and/or as an open or closed book examination. PACKRAT is designed as a self-assessment tool for students. ![]() Data are available for first-year students, second-year students, and all students who took each version. National comparative data are available for each version of PACKRAT once 300 students have taken it, and those data are updated weekly as more students take the exam. The PACKRAT appears to predict student outcome on the PANCE.PACKRAT is administered more than 18,000 times each year. Linear regression showed a significant relationship between PACKRAT scores and PANCE performance (P<0.001).Ĭonclusion: PACKRAT scores are strongly correlated with PANCE performance. Results: Combined correlations of the class of 2003-2004 between PACKRAT and PANCE scores showed correlation coefficients of 0.602 (P<0.001) for PACKRAT 1 and 0.744 (P<0.001) for PACKRAT 2. Analysis of the predictive value of PACKRAT results with respect to passing the PANCE was accomplished using linear regression. The relationship between the scores was evaluated by determination of the correlation coefficient. The data of interests included PACKRAT 1 (administered at the end of the first year), PACKRAT 2 (administered at the end of the second year), and PANCE exam raw scores (administered after graduation). Methodology: The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether PACKRAT exam scores served as a predictor of PANCE scores for Wichita State University PA classes 2003-2004. Knowing that program completion and PANCE completion are required to practice as a PA, practice exams like the Physician Assistant Clinical Knowledge Rating and Assessment Tool (PACKRAT) may be a good predictor for PANCE performance. In addition, programs must adequately prepare students for successful completion of the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE). The ultimate goal for physician assistant programs is to provide the right amount of education and clinical experience for preparation of their students for clinical practice. ![]()
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