ABSTRACT
Background: Several methods have been proposed for setting an examination pass mark [PM], and the Angoff's method or its modified version is the preferred one. Selection of raters is important and affects the PM
Aims and Objectives: This study aims to investigate the selection of raters in the Angoff's method and the impact of academic degrees and experience on the PM decided on
Materials and Methods: Type A MCQs examination was used in this study as a model. Raters with different academic degrees and experience participated in the study. Raters estimations were statiscally analyzed
Results: The selection of raters was crucial. Agreement among raters could be achieved by those with relevant qualifications and expertise. There was an association between high estimation, academic degree, expertise and high PM
Conclusion: Selection of raters for the Angoff's method should include those with different academic degrees, backgrounds and experience so that a satisfactory PM may be reached by means of a reasonable agreement
ABSTRACT
The aim of this article was to study the spinal accessory nerve in Sudanese subjects. dissection of formalin-fixed cadavers' necks. In Sudanese the SAN exits as one trunk from the jugular foramen anterior to IJV then crosses lateral to it. Rarely SAN exits as two branches. Usually the nerve passes beneath SCMM and supply it by direct or side branch. Muscular branches of SAN have connections from the cervical plexus mainly C2, 3. There are some differences in the course, branches and connections of the spinal accessory nerve in Sudanese from what is described in standard textbooks of anatomy.