Table 3.

Potential options provided to the students as an explanation for failure to participate in eDrugCalc self-assessment test 6

Reply code	Frequency	% of total	Reason
1	10	6	I didn't know about the test
2	60	34	I forgot to do the test
3	11	6	I didn't have time to do it
4	27	15	I was away on elective – will do it on return
5	0	0	I feel proficient at this kind of calculation
6	2	1	This test has low priority for me
7	1	1	This test is only formative
8	20	11	I had technical problems with my computer/link
9	13	7	I did the test properly – the computer is wrong
10	0	0	I have suspended my studies
11	5	3	Other explanation
12	26	15	No response

Summary of reasons from 175 students across years 1–5 who, according to the computer database, did not do self-test 6 during the designated 2-week period in May 2009. Overall, 15% of the 1205 undergraduates in years 1–5 failed to take test 6, with 2% providing no explanation for not complying, despite repeated requests.