Collaborative Testing Using Quizzes as a Method to Improve Undergraduate Nursing Student Engagement and Interaction

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Educational Psychology
• Assessment Methods

Background:

• Traditional testing methods are being supplemented by alternative approaches for knowledge assessment.
• Collaborative testing offers an interactive alternative to conventional individual assessments.
• Accelerated nursing programs present unique challenges for student learning and content retention.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the effectiveness of collaborative testing via quizzes in an accelerated nursing program.
• To determine the impact of this alternative assessment on student learning and knowledge retention.
• To gather student feedback on the collaborative testing experience within a fast-paced curriculum.

Main Methods:

• Implementation of collaborative testing using quizzes as an assessment tool.
• Application within an accelerated second-degree baccalaureate nursing program.
• Collection and analysis of student feedback regarding the testing method.

Main Results:

• Student feedback was overwhelmingly positive regarding the collaborative testing strategy.
• Most students reported that the method provided a structured approach to studying.
• Participants found the strategy beneficial for acquiring course concepts, especially in an accelerated format.

Conclusions:

• Collaborative testing is a valuable alternative assessment method for nursing education.
• This approach effectively supports learning and knowledge retention in accelerated academic settings.
• Student-reported benefits include enhanced study structure and concept acquisition.