Qualitative Study on Formative and Summative Assessment Strategies for Effective Learning Outcome among Pharmacy Students: A Systematic Review
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Formative Assessment, Summative Assessment, Pharmacy, Assessment, Academic PerformanceAbstract
Evaluating pharmacy students effectively ensures they acquire the necessary knowledge, skills, and competencies for professional practice. This study explores the formative and summative assessments as key strategies in pharmacy student evaluation. Formative assessments provide ongoing feedback and support skill development, employing methods such as quizzes, in-class activities, and peer assessments to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. Summative assessments, including standardized tests and final exams, offer a comprehensive measure of student competence and readiness for professional practice. Both assessment types have distinct benefits and challenges: formative assessments are time-consuming yet foster continuous improvement, while summative assessments offer standardization but can induce stress. Integrating both strategies provides a balanced evaluation system, supporting academic excellence and professional readiness. This review highlights the importance of ongoing research to develop more sensitive and accurate analytical techniques, optimize assessment integration, and address existing challenges to enhance the effectiveness of pharmacy education. Recommendations were also made.
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