Using transparency of assessment criteria with self-assessment to improve student performance in a dental practical skills examination

Having taught and examined one cohort of students in the Dental Clinical Techniques module we were concerned with the low pass rate (45%) at the first attempt in their practical skills exam. Our aim was to improve the pass rate by increasing the transparency of the assessment criteria. Introduction

Having taught and examined one cohort of students in the Dental Clinical Techniques module we were concerned with the low pass rate (45%) at the first attempt in their practical skills exam. Our aim was to improve the pass rate by increasing the transparency of the assessment criteria.