Sub-Section 1-560-24 - High Stakes Exam Analysis

CMH EMS Education Manual


This form will be completed by the lead instructor after each high stakes exam. High stakes is defined as an exam that can easily decide the future if the student will be allowed to continue in the program.

Class Info
Program Name:
Academy Year:
Academy Type:
Course Number:
Lead Instructor Name:
Test Info
Exam Date:
Exam Name:
Overall Test Analysis
Average Cut Score:
Number of students completing exam:
Highest score:
Lowest score:
Average score:
KR20 score:
If the K20 Score is below 0.7, this test did not do a good job of discriminating between high and low performing students. Scores below 0.7 indicate the test did not do a good job of discriminating between high and low performing students, the test had too many interruptions, material was not adequately covered, or cheating might have occurred. Tests with KR20 less than 0.7 may be completely thrown out, retaken, partially modified, or other action deemed appropriate by the lead instructor.
Test Item Analysis

Review each test question for the following:

  • P-Value below 0.2 indicates less than 20% of the class correctly answered this question and will be reviewed to ensure the material was adequately covered and the test question is written and keyed correctly. Questions may be completely thown out, modified, or other action deemed appropriate by the lead instructor.
  • Point-Biserial less than zero indicates the question did not do a good job of discriminating between high and low performing students. Questions may be completely thown out, modified, or other action deemed appropriate by the lead instructor.
  • Student requests for review.

List below questions and discussion.

Question Number Discussion
Overall Analysis
Changes made to this exam:
Recommendations to avoid issues above:
Signatures
Lead Instructor Signature:
Lead Instructor Date:
Program Director Comments:
Program Director Signature:
Program Director Date:
Medical Director Comments:
Medical Director Signature:
Medical Director Date:

Change Log:

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10/12/20Moved online.

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