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Can self-assessment ability predict student performance in a dental anatomy course?
Michael Cevallos1, Armando Pardo2, Rahen Kakadia3
1Newark Beth Israel Hospital, Newark, New Jersey, USA.
Summary
Early self-assessment skills in dental anatomy waxing correlate with student performance. Students with higher skills demonstrated better self-assessment, suggesting curriculum adjustments for improved dental education.
Area of Science:
- Dental Education
- Anatomy
- Skill Assessment
Background:
- Developing early self-assessment skills is crucial for dental students.
- Understanding the link between self-assessment and academic performance can inform curriculum changes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between students' early self-assessment ability in waxing and their performance in a dental anatomy course.
- To compare self-assessment correlation with waxing assessments, written exams, and tooth identification.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of second-year pre-doctoral dental student data from 2018-2020.
- Regression analyses were used to evaluate the association between self-assessment and various evaluation methods.
Main Results:
- A statistically significant correlation was found between self-assessment ability and waxing assessment scores.
- No significant correlation was observed between self-assessment ability and written examinations or tooth identification exams.
Conclusions:
- Self-assessment in dental anatomy waxing is linked to successful waxing skills.
- Students achieving higher academic classifications also exhibited superior self-assessment capabilities.
- Findings support the integration of self-assessment into dental curricula to enhance practical skills.
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