Continuous assessment in medical education: Exploring students’ views on the progress test

Helena Landim Gonçalves Cristóvão, Nathalia Bavaresco Gonçalves Cristóvão, Lenina Mariana de Moraes Castellari, André Bavaresco Gonçalves Cristóvão, Emerson Roberto dos Santos, Alex Bertolazzo Quitério, Ryan Emiliano da Silva, Denise Cristina Mós Vaz Oliani, Alba Regina de Abreu Lima, Vânia Maria Sabadoto Brienze, Dorotéia Rossi da Silva Souza, Tatiane Iembo, Thais Santana Gastardelo Bizotto and Júlio César André

PLOS ONE, 2024, vol. 19, issue 12, 1-13

Abstract: The Progress Test (PT) is a valuable tool for the continuous assessment of medical students’ learning. This quantitative, cross-sectional study aimed to understand the perceptions of 908 medical students (702 from a private and 206 from a public institution) in São Paulo, Brazil, regarding the design and implementation of PT. Analysis included descriptive statistics, Spearman’s correlation, Pearson’s Chi-square test, and Fisher’s exact test. Results revealed a strong positive correlation between academic progression and expected PT performance. Students from both institutions positively perceived PT construction and received adequate information about its importance. Significant differences were observed between institutions regarding classroom discussion of PT questions and content adequacy. The study highlights PT’s strengths and challenges, emphasizing the need for curriculum alignment, individualized feedback, and strategies to enhance student motivation. It contributes to the field of medical education assessment by providing insights for improving PT implementation and effectiveness. Future research directions include exploring stakeholder perspectives, conducting longitudinal studies, and examining PT’s impact across diverse educational contexts.This research underscores the value of student perspectives in developing effective assessment practices, supporting the evolution of competent medical professionals through meaningful educational strategies.

Date: 2024
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