Table 3 The CVIs of the guidelines after removing four items

1. Sharing of assessment mapping whenever applicable

1

1

1

1

1

1

6

1.0

1

2. Sharing of assessment rubric in modalities whenever applicable

1

1

1

1

1

1

6

1.0

1

3. Briefing on the overall assessment coverage

1

1

1

0

1

1

5

0.8

1

4. Establishing a briefing session before exam

1

1

1

1

0

1

5

0.8

1

5. Familiarizing students with assessment methods

1

1

1

1

1

1

6

1.0

1

6. Increasing frequency of formative assessment

1

1

1

1

1

1

6

1.0

1

7. Encourage to have targeted mock exams

1

1

1

1

1

0

5

0.8

1

8. Promoting/encouraging collaborative assessment

1

1

1

1

1

1

6

1.0

1

9. Promoting open book exam

1

1

1

1

1

1

6

1.0

1

10. Using peer assessment

1

1

1

1

0

1

5

0.8

1

11. Introducing progress testing

1

1

1

1

0

1

5

0.8

1

12. Advising students about time management

1

1

1

1

0

1

5

0.8

1

13. Directing students for good material for revision

1

1

1

1

1

1

6

1.0

1

14. Advising students on exam skills

1

1

1

1

0

1

5

0.8

1

15. Providing guidelines for students to reduce test anxiety

1

1

1

1

1

1

6

1.0

1

16. Establishing non-threatening environment during exam: smiling face, welcoming, professional behavior, rapport, sense of humor

1

1

1

0

1

1

5

0.8

1

17. Adding free space in the written assessment to write self-reflection

1

1

1

1

0

1

5

0.8

1

18. Increasing feedback by examiner

1

1

1

1

0

1

5

0.8

1

19. Sharing the key answer if applicable

1

1

1

1

1

1

6

1.0

1

Total of items

19

19

19

17

12

18

S-CVI/Ave

0.91

Proportional relevance

1

1

1

0.89

0.63

0.95

S-CVI/UA

1.0

S-CVI/Ave

0.91