Assignment based
assessment in
Medical Education
Dr. Afroza Hoque, BDS, MMEd
Assistant Professor
Chief, Medical Education Unit
Chattagram International Medical College
Objectives
• Define assignment assessment
• Describe types of assignment
• State the importance of assignment
• Explain planning and instruction regarding assignment
• Illustrate evaluation of assignment
What is assignment assessment?
Usually any exercise given by the teacher to
the student as part of the lesson, or any
follow
up
work
suggested
for
study
and
completed by a given date and for which they
can receive a score is called an assignment.
Types of Assignment
Preparatory
Prepare the
student for the
work which is to
follow on the
next day
Study
To build selfdirected learner
Types of Assignment……..
Revisional
Checking
understanding,
retention &
reproduction of
the information
related to a topic
Remedial
The purpose of
these assignments
is to remove weak
points and clear
misunderstandings
Items of assignment
• Introduction 10%
• Body 80%
• Conclusion 10%
Item….Case study
Case studies are scientific &
critical exploration of a
situation or a phenomenon that
poses a problem & requires
providing suggested solutions, recommendations & pathway
to avoiding similar problems in future.
Item….
Importance of assignment in medical
education
• The principle aim is create teaching and
learning opportunities to think and learn
about ideas, topics, events, and questions
about specific content in the curriculum.
• To teach the student to work on his own
responsibility.
Importance of timely submission of
assignments:

The assignments when submitted on a timely basis
have a great impact on the overall grades of the
student.

It can assign extra marks to the student.

If the quality of assignment of a students writing
is below average but have submitted it on time,
he/she can attract good grade.
Planning and Instruction
Planning of Assignments
This is an important work of a teacher helping
student to build contextual Learning Skill
1. Oral and written instructions should be given
2. Let the learners know what they are expected to
learn ie. learning objectives
3. Teach students to pre-read or skim – looking for
key ideas, concepts, terms etc.
Cont’d
4. Give them a framework i.e. concepts not
facts within which to fit new learning
5. Teach students how to summarize by using
charts, flow charts and diagrams
6. Teach to present content in ways that are
meaningful & relevant
Cont’d
7. The teacher should supply the list of resource
material or books for collateral reading if required.
8. The teacher should always assist the student when
help is sought but shouldn’t impose his suggestions
9. Limit the amount of information that you present.
Cont’d
10.Teacher
should
provide
information
about
the
appropriate format and presentation e.g. page length,
typed, cover page
11.Should specify due date & the consequences for
missing it
12.Teacher should articulate performance criteria clearly
& indicate the assignment’s point value
Steps of written assignment-Essay
• Step 1: Plan.
• Step 2: Analyse the question.
• Step 3: Draft an outline.
• Step 4: Find information.
• Step 5: Write.
• Step 6: Edit and proofread.
Steps of A typical case study format
• Summary
• Introduction
• Overview of situation/phenomenon
• Analysis /Issues to be solved
• Recommendations/solutions
• Conclusion
• References
Case study format
Scoring or grading point of assignment
Numerical Grade
80% or above
75% to less than 80%
70% to less than 75%
65% to less than 70%
60% to less than 65%
55% to less than60%
50% to less than 55%
45% to less than 50%
40% to less than 45%
Less than 40%
Letter Grade
A+(plus)
A(plain)
A-(minus)
B+(plus)
B(plain)
B-(minus)
C+(plus)
C(plain)
D(plain)
F(fail)
Grade point
4.00
3.75
3.50
3.25
3.00
2.75
2.50
2.25
2.00
0.00
Source: National University Grading System
Rubric table
Criteria
Task
Excellent
3
Good
2
Criterion-1
Criterion-2
Criterion-3
Poor
1
Level of
performance
Score
Descriptor
https://www.cbd.int/ibd/2008/Resources/teachers/appendix3.shtm
Conclusion
• Ultimately, the success of student responses to an
assignment often rests on the instructor's deliberate
design of the assignment.
• By being purposeful and thoughtful from the beginning,
you can ensure that your assignments will not only
serve as effective assessment methods, but also
engage and delight your students.
Summary
• Definition
• Types and items
• Planning & instruction
• Evaluation of assignment
References
• https://essaymap.org/blog/analytical-essay/
• https://www.slideshare.net/jijokuzhuppil/assignment-49135772
• http://www.unh.edu/teaching
excellence/resources/Assignments.htm
• Gardner, T.(2005, June 12).Ten Tips for Designing Writing
Assignments. Traci's Lists of
Ten.http://www.tengrrl.com/tens/034.shtml
• https://champlain.instructure.com/courses/200147/pages/rubricdesign
Thank you