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How are exams marked and how is the pass mark set? amc amc fail rate amc pass mark amc preparation amc recall paper amc standard May 20, 2024

The answer lies in an academic construct called the Angoff Method.

 

Put simply, from the moment your exam is set there are four key processes:

  • The answer grid proposed by the authors of the exam is tweaked to make sure that it works in real life.
  • The examiners then set a mark against any...
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Should I use an AMC Recall Paper? amc amc fail rate amc preparation amc recall paper amc standard May 02, 2024

There are lots of free recall papers available. However should you use them?

 

According to the AMC, the AMC has found the question stems and responses to be incorrect. Candidates who base their preparation on such reconstructed papers may have a distorted impression of the format...

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What will they test in the AMC Examinations? amc amc fail rate amc guidelines amc pass mark amc preparation amc questions amc standard Apr 29, 2024

According to the AMC, the marks are assigned according to the following weightings:

  • Adult health - Medicine [30% of scored items]
  • Adult health - Surgery [20% of scored items]
  • Women’s health [12.5% of scored items]
  • Child health [12.5% of scored items]
  • Mental health [12.5% of...
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What is the standard of the AMC Examinations? amc amc fail rate amc pass mark amc preparation amc questions amc standard amc structure exam fail Apr 22, 2024

According to the AMC, the standard of the AMC examinations is formally defined as the level of attainment of medical knowledge, clinical skills and attitudes which is required of newly qualified graduates of Australian medical schools, who are about to commence intern training.

 

The...

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