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A 100 items MCQ test is given as an entrance examination for anatomy beginners. A short version of a test of spatial ability (“Three-Dimensional-Cubes-test”, 3 DC, 5) and a mini-questionnaire on valuation of learning aids have been voluntarily answered by 530 students. There is only low positive correlation of spatial ability with test scores. Those who value learning with figures, text and attendance in lectures score significantly higher than those denying it. There is no such effect when learning with anatomical specimen is valued. The value of learning with MCQ-collections is rated low and has no differential effect on examination results. 78 Of the anatomy items could be assigned to six groups, which proved to be homogeneous with respect to the linear logistic model of Rasch.l Thus, it may be assumed, that these six scales are measuring different traits. Results of the 3DC-test are correlating only low positive with four subscales (on “anatomical knowledge ”, “spatial aspects of anatomy”, “relationships of elements” and “plasticity”).
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Lischka, M., Gittler, G. (1997). Spatial Abilities and Learning Modes in Anatomy Beginners. In: Scherpbier, A.J.J.A., van der Vleuten, C.P.M., Rethans, J.J., van der Steeg, A.F.W. (eds) Advances in Medical Education. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-4886-3_48
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