Analysis Of Impact Of Regular Formative Assessment On Final Summative Assessment Among MBBS Students

Abstract

Introduction: Evaluations in education should exhibit reliability, acceptability, and cost-effectiveness. Formative assessment aids in motivating and guiding students through effective feedback, thereby enhancing learning outcomes. Consistent formative assessments have been shown to enhance performance in summative assessments. This study aimed to assess the impact of continuous formative assessment on summative assessment scores among first-year MBBS students.

Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted. 166 first-year MBBS students were randomly assigned to two groups of 83 each: the study group and the control group. The study group participated in weekly formative assessments with feedback sessions covering topics from that week, while both groups underwent summative assessments. A pretested questionnaire was used to gather student opinions, and data were collected, analyzed, and interpreted.

Results: The summative scores of the study group exhibited a significantly higher performance compared to those of the control group (p<0.001).

Conclusion: Incorporating formative assessments with regular feedback leads to improved performance in summative assessments.