Table 1 Comparison of prior preparation and after studying in relation to PAL among second year (n-162) and final year (n-122) students
From: Peer assisted learning among Sri Lankan medical undergraduates: a cross sectional study
Second year (%) | Final year (%) | Chi square value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Preparation | |||
Any kind of preparation | 123 (82.6%) | 69 (59%) | 22.541* |
Read relevant lecture notes | 114 (75.5%) | 50 (42.7%) | 32.915* |
Read relevant sections in text books | 86 (57.3%) | 52 (44.4%) | 8.180 |
Refer to internet | 54 (37.7%) | 27 (23.1%) | 9.625* |
Make own notes | 44 (29.1%) | 24 (20.5%) | 3.549 |
After studies | |||
Any kind of after studies | 146 (96.1%) | 105 (89.7%) | 4.826 |
Read relevant lecture notes | 115 (75.7%) | 75 (64.1%) | 4.867 |
Read relevant sections in text books | 117 (77%) | 82 (71%) | 2.233 |
Refer to internet | 62 (40.8%) | 45 (38.5%) | 0.749 |
Make own notes | 75 (45.3%) | 55 (47%) | 0.743 |
Refer to notes made during the PAL | 74 (48.7%) | 55 (47%) | 0.249 |