SU‐E‐E‐02: An Excel‐Based Study Tool for ABR‐Style Exams

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Purpose: As the landscape of learning and testing shifts toward a computer‐based environment, a replacement for paper‐based methods of studying is desirable. Using Microsoft Excel, a study tool was developed that allows the user to populate multiple‐choice questions and then generate an interactive quiz session to answer them. Methods: The code for the tool was written using Microsoft Excel Visual Basic for Applications with the intent that this tool could be implemented by any institution with Excel. The base tool is a template with a setup macro, which builds out the structure based on user's input. Once the framework is built, the user can input sets of multiple‐choice questions, answer choices, and even add figures. The tool can be run in random‐question or sequential‐question mode for single or multiple courses of study. The interactive session allows the user to select answer choices and immediate feedback is provided. Once the user is finished studying, the tool records the day'

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