Standard setting for dental knowledge tests: reproducibility of the modified Angoff and Ebel method across judges
Reproducibility of modified Angoff and Ebel standards across panels was mixed. Passing scores were consistent across judges for SAQ but varied for OBA in both methods. Group A showed consistency between modified Angoff and Ebel standards, whereas Group B had differing passing scores between both standards. These findings should be carefully considered when establishing defensible and reliable passing standards for dental knowledge assessments.
Authors
- Ting Khee Ho (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2633-3394)
- Lucy O’Malley (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3057-3814)
- Reza Vahid Roudsari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9241-9241)
- Noor Lide Abu Kassim
Institutions
- Manchester Academic Health Science Centre (GB)
- University Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre (MY)
- International Islamic University Malaysia (MY)
- National University of Malaysia (MY)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Medical Education
- Published
- 2025-10-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-025-07822-3
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Medical Education and Admissions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.88
Funders
- University of Manchester
- Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia