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Collaborative testing: an innovative approach to test taking.

Nancy Mitchell1, Sandra Melton

  • 1School of Nursing, Ventura College, 4667 Telegraph Road, Ventura, CA 93003, USA. mitchell3@earthlink.net

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|March 21, 2003
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Collaborative testing improved nursing student comprehension and test scores while reducing anxiety. This approach fostered essential collaboration and problem-solving skills in fluid and electrolyte education.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Medical Pedagogy
  • Collaborative Learning

Background:

  • Fluid and electrolyte balance is a critical component of nursing curricula.
  • Traditional testing methods may not fully assess collaborative skills or address student anxiety.
  • Enhancing collaborative problem-solving is vital for developing competent healthcare professionals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of collaborative testing on associate degree nursing students' comprehension of fluid and electrolyte concepts.
  • To assess the effect of collaborative testing on student test anxiety.
  • To promote collaboration and joint problem-solving skills among student nurses.

Main Methods:

  • Second-semester associate degree nursing students participated in the study.

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  • Students were randomly paired for collaborative testing during the fluid and electrolyte module.
  • A 10-minute period was allocated for partners to collaboratively review and change answers on the exam.

    • Main Results:

    • Collaborative testing led to a significant increase in student comprehension.
    • Student performance, measured by test scores, improved with the collaborative approach.
    • A notable decrease in test anxiety was observed among participating students.

    Conclusions:

    • Collaborative testing is an effective strategy for enhancing learning outcomes in nursing education.
    • This method successfully improved both knowledge acquisition and reduced psychological stress in students.
    • Implementing collaborative testing can foster crucial teamwork and problem-solving abilities in future nurses.