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Correlation between Clicker Scores and Examination Performance in Dental Biochemistry

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An audience response system (clickers) was introduced into a dental biochemistry course in order to increase student interactivity. Student feedback was overwhelmingly positive and a positive correlation between clicker scores and examination performance was found.

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  1. Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Houston, TX, 77030, USA

    Alan E. Levine PhD, MEd

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Levine, A.E. Correlation between Clicker Scores and Examination Performance in Dental Biochemistry. Med.Sci.Educ. 21, 326–329 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03341731

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