COMPUTATION OF BOARD RATING 2
TLDRThe transcript outlines the criteria for evaluating the results of a licensure examination for medical technologists. It emphasizes the importance of achieving a general average of at least 75%, with no score below 50% in major subjects, and passing at least 60% of subjects based on their weightage. The process for calculating the general average is detailed, and examples are provided to illustrate how to determine if a candidate has passed or failed the examination. The speaker also offers guidance on how to answer quiz questions related to the examination results.
Takeaways
- 📝 The licensure examination for medical technologists requires a general average of at least 75% based on the written test scores.
- 📊 The computation of the general average considers the percentage allocation for each subject: 20% for Clinical Chemistry, 24% for Hematology, 24% for Microbiology, 20% for Parasitology, and 10% for Blood Banking and other subjects.
- ✅ To pass, a candidate must not have a rating below 50% in any of the major subjects: Clinical Chemistry (CC), Hematology, Microbiology, and Parasitology.
- 🚫 A candidate fails if they do not pass at least 60% of the subjects, computed according to their relative weights.
- 🧐 The major subjects are identified as CC, Hematology, Microbiology, and Parasitology, along with Blood Banking, each carrying significant weight in the examination.
- 📝 The general average is computed by multiplying the scores of each subject by their respective weight percentages and then summing these products.
- 📈 For example, a score of 72 in Clinical Chemistry (20% weight) contributes 14.4 to the general average, while a score of 78 in Hematology (20% weight) contributes 15.6.
- 📋 When reporting the results, the general average should be rounded to two decimal places for uniformity.
- 🎓 If a candidate passes the examination, the reason for not passing (criteria not met) is marked as 'not applicable'.
- 🤝 The script provides guidance for encoding the results in a quiz format, requiring the general average, the result of the exam (pass or fail), and the reason for failure if applicable.
- 💻 The speaker acknowledges the challenges of poor internet connection and encourages participants to message for any questions.
Q & A
What are the three criteria for passing the licensure examination for medical technologists?
-The three criteria are: 1) A general average of at least 75 in the written test, computed based on the percentage allocation for each subject. 2) No rating below 50 in any of the major subjects which include Clinical Chemistry (CC), Hematology, Microbiology, Parasitology, and Blood Banking. 3) Not having failed in at least 60% of the subjects computed according to their relative weights.
How is the general average for the licensure examination computed?
-The general average is computed by taking into account the relative weights of each subject, multiplying the grade obtained in each subject by its respective percentage weight, and then summing these products. The total is then divided by the sum of the weights to get the average.
What weightage does each subject have in the computation of the general average?
-Clinical Chemistry has a weightage of 20%, Hematology and Microbiology each have 24%, Parasitology has 20%, Blood Banking has 10%, and Analysis of Urine and Other Body Fluids also has 10%.
What happens if a taker scores below 50 in any of the major subjects?
-If a taker scores below 50 in any of the major subjects, they automatically fail the licensure examination regardless of their scores in other subjects.
How many subjects must a taker pass to meet the third criterion?
-To meet the third criterion, a taker must pass in at least 60% of the subjects when computed according to their relative weights.
What is the minimum general average required to pass the licensure examination?
-The minimum general average required to pass the licensure examination is 75%.
What should a taker do if they fail to meet the general average requirement?
-If a taker fails to meet the general average requirement of 75%, they have not passed the licensure examination and must retake it in the future.
What is the implication of failing in more than 60% of the subjects?
-Failing in more than 60% of the subjects, when computed according to their relative weights, results in failing the licensure examination.
How can a taker verify if they have met the second criterion?
-A taker can verify if they have met the second criterion by ensuring that they have scored 50% or more in all of the major subjects: Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Parasitology, and Blood Banking.
What should be the taker's strategy to increase their chances of passing the examination?
-To increase their chances of passing, a taker should aim to score well in all subjects, especially the major ones, and ensure they do not score below 50% in any of them. They should also aim to fail in less than 60% of the subjects when considering the relative weights.
What is the significance of the relative weights in the computation of the licensure examination results?
-The relative weights are significant as they determine the contribution of each subject to the overall general average. Subjects with higher weights have a greater impact on the final result, thus they should be given more attention during preparation.
Outlines
📝 Examination Criteria and General Average Computation
This paragraph outlines the criteria for passing the licensure examination for medical technologists. It emphasizes the need for a general average of at least 75% in the written test, computed based on the percentage allocation for each subject. The major subjects, including clinical chemistry, hematology, microbiology, parasitology, and blood banking, must have no rating below 50%. Additionally, the candidate must not fail in at least 60% of the subjects, computed according to their relative weights. The paragraph provides a detailed explanation of how to compute the general average, including the process of multiplying individual subject scores by their respective weights and summing them up. It also introduces the concept of failing the examination if any of the criteria are not met.
📊 Calculation of General Average and Exam Result
The second paragraph delves into the computation of the general average, providing a step-by-step guide on how to calculate it using the given percentages and weights for each subject. It explains the process of converting scores into weighted averages and summing them to obtain the general average. The paragraph also discusses how to determine the result of the examination based on the computed general average and the criteria for passing. It highlights the importance of meeting all the criteria and what happens if a candidate fails to do so. The paragraph concludes with instructions on how to answer quiz questions related to the examination results.
🎓 Passing the Licensure Examination and Quiz Instructions
The final paragraph focuses on the process of determining whether a candidate has passed the licensure examination. It reiterates the importance of meeting all three criteria for passing and provides an example of how to compute the general average for a candidate named Mika. The paragraph explains how to identify if a candidate has passed at least 60% of the subjects and how to determine the final result of the examination. It also gives guidance on how to answer quiz questions regarding the examination result, specifying that 'not applicable' should be used if the candidate has passed. The paragraph concludes with encouragement for the quiz takers and a note on the speaker's inability to meet due to poor internet connection.
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Keywords
💡Licensure Examination
💡General Average
💡Criteria
💡Major Subjects
💡Relative Weights
💡Passing
💡Failing
💡Computation
💡Quiz
💡Internet Connection
Highlights
Computation process for determining the passing status of a licensure examination taker in medical technology.
Three criteria are used to evaluate whether a candidate has passed or failed the licensure exam.
A general average of at least 75 is required in the written test for passing the exam.
The general average is computed based on the percentage allocation for each subject.
No rating below 50% is allowed in any of the major subjects.
Major subjects include Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Parasitology, and Blood Banking.
Failure in any major subject with a grade less than 50% leads to an overall exam failure.
The third criteria require the candidate to pass in at least 60% of the subjects computed according to their relative weights.
A candidate fails if they fail in 60% or more of the subjects based on their weightage.
A detailed computation example is provided for a candidate with specific grades.
The general average is calculated by multiplying each subject's grade by its respective weightage and then summing them up.
A candidate with a general average of 73.6% did not meet the required passing average of 75%.
The candidate in the example failed the exam due to not meeting all three criteria.
Another candidate with a general average of 75.7% met all criteria and thus passed the exam.
The quiz requires encoding of the general average, the result of the exam, and the reason for failure if applicable.
The quiz format demands uniformity in presentation, using two decimal places for general averages.
The instructions emphasize the importance of correctly identifying and applying the three evaluation criteria.
The transcript provides guidance on how to approach and compute the results for the quiz questions.
An example of a candidate passing the exam is given, illustrating the application of the computation method.
The speaker acknowledges the challenges of poor internet connection and wishes the listeners good luck in their quiz.