This page contains list of releases and changes for the Practique Server software.
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5.1.9 - 16th December 2016
New Features
Extended Matching Questions
Distribution of Candidate feedback report via e-mail
Improvements
PRAC-1323 - iPad device name is updated on Server
Practique previously collected and shown iPad device names on the View Logins page for each of the exam sessions. This device name has been registered by Practique when device first connected to the Server. When users renamed the device Practique would still use the old name at the time device 1st registered.
Practique now updates the name of the device automatically to provide accurate information on the View logins page.
PSD-461 Candidate allocation upload does not assign candidates correctly
Candidate allocation using CSV requires user to specify the Block & Session information in order for the CSV upload to correctly allocate Candidates.
Changes as been made to the CSV allocation handling to allow user to omit Block & Session information from the CSV file when exam has only one Block and Session. Changes has been documented in the inline help.
Fixes
PRAC-1311 Item blueprint page does not display full path to a linked Blueprint dimension category
When using Dependent Blueprint dimensions, Practique didn't show full "path" for the selected Blueprint dimension category when viewing Blueprinting page for an Item. Practique now includes full path for the category to provide full blueprinting information.
PRAC-1330 iPad synchronisation may fail when exam is pushed many times (15+)
Due to implementation detail exams which have been pushed many times (and having specific internal IDs) did fail to temporary synchronise to the iPads because Server confused iPad by issuing the same synchronisation payload for the data pushes instead of correctly identifying each push to the iPads.
This issue was very rare and did depend on internal exam number and number of times users pushed the exam.
Practique now correctly and uniquely identifies each push to devices and synchronisation is always performed correctly.
5.1.8 - 5th December 2016
New Features
McManus Standard setting
Improvements
PRAC-1301 Item Approver can notify Allow to notify submitter of an Item if the item is rejected
Practique now allows Approver to notify user who submitted Item which is being reviewed by e-mail in case Approver rejects the Item. Approver can provide reason for rejection and choose if he wants to notify user who submitted Item for review.
PRAC-1310 Attaching a Resource to an Item list of resources does not show resource tags
When user choose to select Resources from the Resource library they're presented with the list of Resources. Each Resource is represented as a card with thumbnail.
This card now includes Resource blueprint tagging information.
Fixes
PRAC-1306 When Adding Item to an Item Set user returns to first item selection page
When user manually added Item which was not on the first page of the list of available Items to add to an existing Item Set user would be returned to the first page of the list of Items instead of on the page from where he added the Item.
For example user would navigate to 4th page of the Item list and add the Item to Item set, Practique would redirect user back to 1st page of the list instead of the 4th page.
This is now fixed and user is redirected to the correct page.
5.1.7 - 28th November 2016
Improvement
PRAC-1261 Resource detail header includes Resource number
Items and Item sets include number in the header of the detail page for these objects. Resources now include the same information in the detail page for Resource to provide consistent UI.
PRAC-1297 Import Item title when importing written questions by CSV
It is now possible to import Title for Written Item types (SBA, VSAQ, ...) using CSV file. Documentation for importing each of the types has been amended accordingly.
Fixes
PRAC-1266 Full text search does not work for search terms with more than one word
When user use search functionality using search term with more than one word separated by space, Practique does not return results.
Practique now correctly searches when using multiple words separated by space.
PRAC-1275 Data is not synchronised back to iPads when both OSCE & Written exam is pushed
Practique supports multiple concurrent exams which can be either OSCE or Written exam. In case that the Written exam has been pushed first and then OSCE exam Practique would refuse to synchronise OSCE exam.
This has been fixed to allow any combination of exams to be pushed to devices and synchronised.
5.1.6 - 14th November 2016
New Features
Dependent Blueprint dimensions and linked Blueprint dimension categories
Reference ranges module for question authoringA new written question type has been added to Practique, in the form of EMQs. Extended Matching Questions present candidates with a list of possible options around a single theme/subject area. A series of SBA style sub-questions are then asked relating to this theme, where the all of the answers come from one single list of options.
Example showing how to create EMQs:
EMQs are currently supported for paper exams only. iPad functionality will be added in a future release.
Distribution of Candidate feedback report via e-mail
It is now possible to distribute candidate feedback directly from Practique. After generating the PDFs, an 'Email' button now appears.
Clicking this will allow you to define the message template that you would like to send to candidates. It is possible to include the first and last name of the candidate using the variables *|FNAME|* *|LNAME|*. Candidates can be selected from the 'Candidates' box, where multiple candidates can be selected using Ctrl/Command and Shift keys. The 'Redirect To' field is useful to test the report distribution. By inputting your email address, the emails will be sent to this address instead of to candidates. The reports are attached to the emails as PDFs.
Improvements
PRAC-1323 - iPad device name is updated on Server
Practique previously collected and shown iPad device names on the View Logins page for each of the exam sessions. This device name has been registered by Practique when device first connected to the Server. When users renamed the device Practique would still use the old name at the time device 1st registered.
Practique now updates the name of the device automatically to provide accurate information on the View logins page.
PSD-461 Candidate allocation upload does not assign candidates correctly
Candidate allocation using CSV requires user to specify the Block & Session information in order for the CSV upload to correctly allocate Candidates.
Changes as been made to the CSV allocation handling to allow user to omit Block & Session information from the CSV file when exam has only one Block and Session. Changes has been documented in the inline help.
Fixes
PRAC-1311 Item blueprint page does not display full path to a linked Blueprint dimension category
When using Dependent Blueprint dimensions, Practique didn't show full "path" for the selected Blueprint dimension category when viewing Blueprinting page for an Item. Practique now includes full path for the category to provide full blueprinting information.
PRAC-1330 iPad synchronisation may fail when exam is pushed many times (15+)
Due to implementation detail exams which have been pushed many times (and having specific internal IDs) did fail to temporary synchronise to the iPads because Server confused iPad by issuing the same synchronisation payload for the data pushes instead of correctly identifying each push to the iPads.
This issue was very rare and did depend on internal exam number and number of times users pushed the exam.
Practique now correctly and uniquely identifies each push to devices and synchronisation is always performed correctly.
5.1.8 - 5th December 2016
New Features
McManus Standard setting
The standard setting method created by Bruce McManus at the University of Southampton has been added to Practique. This requires candidates to satisfy two criteria in order to pass the OSCE - an aggregate score across the exam, and a minimum number of stations to pass. More information on the method can be found on the poster below.
ASME poster on McManus Standard Setting
Setting the standard setting method to McManus:
Improvements
PRAC-1301 Item Approver can notify Allow to notify submitter of an Item if the item is rejected
Practique now allows Approver to notify user who submitted Item which is being reviewed by e-mail in case Approver rejects the Item. Approver can provide reason for rejection and choose if he wants to notify user who submitted Item for review.
PRAC-1310 Attaching a Resource to an Item list of resources does not show resource tags
When user choose to select Resources from the Resource library they're presented with the list of Resources. Each Resource is represented as a card with thumbnail.
This card now includes Resource blueprint tagging information.
Fixes
PRAC-1306 When Adding Item to an Item Set user returns to first item selection page
When user manually added Item which was not on the first page of the list of available Items to add to an existing Item Set user would be returned to the first page of the list of Items instead of on the page from where he added the Item.
For example user would navigate to 4th page of the Item list and add the Item to Item set, Practique would redirect user back to 1st page of the list instead of the 4th page.
This is now fixed and user is redirected to the correct page.
5.1.7 - 28th November 2016
Improvement
PRAC-1261 Resource detail header includes Resource number
Items and Item sets include number in the header of the detail page for these objects. Resources now include the same information in the detail page for Resource to provide consistent UI.
PRAC-1297 Import Item title when importing written questions by CSV
It is now possible to import Title for Written Item types (SBA, VSAQ, ...) using CSV file. Documentation for importing each of the types has been amended accordingly.
Fixes
PRAC-1266 Full text search does not work for search terms with more than one word
When user use search functionality using search term with more than one word separated by space, Practique does not return results.
Practique now correctly searches when using multiple words separated by space.
PRAC-1275 Data is not synchronised back to iPads when both OSCE & Written exam is pushed
Practique supports multiple concurrent exams which can be either OSCE or Written exam. In case that the Written exam has been pushed first and then OSCE exam Practique would refuse to synchronise OSCE exam.
This has been fixed to allow any combination of exams to be pushed to devices and synchronised.
5.1.6 - 14th November 2016
New Features
Reference Ranges
Reference Ranges have been added to Practique, to enable faster question authoring. Using reference ranges standardises technical information that is used across multiple questions. For example, Adult IgM (Immunoglobulin M) would have a reference range of 37-286 mg/dL*. By using reference ranges in Practique, there is a centralised way to manages this information. This can be found under Settings > Reference Ranges.
Here, you can see a list of all the Reference Ranges within Practique, and search for them. You can create new Reference Ranges by clicking 'Create new Reference value'.
New Reference Ranges can be created here by clicking 'Create Reference Range'.
Reference Ranges can be edited and deleted, however this will not affect the Reference Range used in the question. So that the item bank provides a correct archive of questions asked to candidates, all historical Reference Range information will be retained in questions.
Reference Ranges can be inserted into any written question type (SBA, SAQ, EMQ, VSAQ) using the question editor.
The Reference Range feature can also be used to insert any standardised text into questions.
Improvements
PRAC-1222 Added "show all exams" option for the Exams filters
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5.1.3 - 3rd November 2016
New Features
Multiple borderline markers (disabled by default)
Practique now supports multiple borderline markers on a single OSCE marksheet. This means that borderline regressions can be run separately for each section of a marksheet. Any discrete criteria on a marksheet can be designated as applying to a particular borderline marker.
By default, multiple borderline markers are disabled within Practique, but this can be enabled by contacting us via the service desk.
Improvements
PRAC-1179 New exam pin is generated with every push to devices
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5.1.1 - 11th October 2016
Improvements
Log in and SSO
Added the ability to customise the various text information when using SSO integration. It is now possible to customise text of the Login Button, text of the Link for users who do not have SSO login with the organisation as well as welcome text on the left side of the logins screen. This provides compete customisation of the login screen for the customer.
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- Filters can be applied or removed easily, and allow for filtering based on Blueprint Dimensions, as well as dates and users.
- It is possible to add multiple filters - these are added using AND logic. This means that an item (or resource/candidate etc) must meet all of the criteria set in the filters. It is also possible to select multiple categories within the same dimension - this will use OR logic, where an item must be either in one of the selected categories.
- Similar to existing usage, it is possible to filter items based on their review state
- It is also possible to filter based on the type of Item (or resource etc)
- It is now easier to sort through the filtering results.
- As well as filtering by Blueprint Dimensions, it is possible to filter by the date that an item has been created or updated, as well as the user that created the item.
Example usage:
Improvements
VSAQ Improvements
PRAC-1009 There have been significant improvements to the workflow of marking VSAQ responses
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The way that examiners and candidates can be blueprinted has not changed, however we have now added this method of tagging to resources. Previously, resources (assets) only supported simple tagging, with little control and flexibility. Now the same way of tagging has been added to resources, where a blueprint dimension can be defined as applying to items, candidates, examiners and resources.
Improvements
PRAC-957 Performance improvements for incoming mark submissions
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This error was caused by inconsistencies with opening spreadsheet files between Windows operating systems and macOS
4.3.9 - 19th July 2016
Improvements
PSD-279, PSD-287, PSD-291 : Ability to set Cut score per station
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PRAC-963: WRITTEN - Fixed Unicode error on (V)SAQ mark edit screen
4.3.8 - 14th June 2016
Improvements
PSD-257: Removed Pass mark & Pass/Fail columns from analysis part of Candidate feedback report
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4.3.7, 4.3.6 - 3rd June 2016
Improvements
PRAC-520 Improved scheduling of Candidates and Examiners
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- It is possible to allocate Examiners/Candidates to Session, Circuit, Room
- It is possible to upload complete schedule for Examiners/Candidates via CSV/XLS to allow external preparation of schedule
- It is possible to adjust uploaded schedule for Examiners/Candidates
- It is possible to manually prepare schedule for Examiners/Candidates
- It is still possible to let Practique generate schedule automatically
4.3.5 - 20th May 2016
Improvements
PRAC-971: Keep order of items when combining exams
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This has now been fixed and it is possible to change stations even if they contain special characters.
4.3.3 - 10th May 2016
Improvements
PRAC-967: OSCE - Role player scheduling improvements when scheduling Role players to multiple sessions
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Standard setting screen has been updated to indicate how many Fails is due to CSP.
4.2.2 - 12th April 2016
Improvements
PRAC-903: Written - Improve sorting of (V)SAQ answers wile marking
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Practique now separates Examiner/Candidate IDs from iPad passwords. New field Password is now available for Examiners/Candidates. You have also option to import Examiners/Candidates with new 'password' field which should be populated with desired iPad password 'as is' should you wish to have different passwords from Examiner/Candidate IDs. If you wish to have iPad passwords same as Examiner/Candidate ID you omit 'password' field from your import files or won't set it during editing and Practique will use ID as password.
Improvements
PRAC-705: Show assigned Blueprint Dimension Category including whole breadcrumb trail
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