Predictive validity of continuous assessment score on the final examination score and assessment outcomes for pharmacy students examined between 2013 and 2017 at the University of Zambia
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description: Background: The University of Zambia, School of Medicine/ Health Sciences has an examination policy that puts significant emphasis on the contribution of the learners’ continuous assessment scores towards their final examination scores. While there is evidence of the predictive nature of continuous assessment on academic performance in some educational setups, there exists locally, insufficient evidence on the predictive validity of continuous assessment scores on the final examination scores and assessment outcomes of pass or fail and the grade point average in health professions education such as pharmacy. Realizing that the ultimate key determinants of course specific pass or fail and grade point average are the quality of the assessment practices and decisions, in the context of their validity, the current study proposes that the predictive validity of continuous assessment scores on the final examination scores and assessment outcomes of pass or fail and grade point average in promoting quality in health professions education be established. Therefore, this study set out to establish the predictive validity of the continuous assessment score on the final examination score and assessment outcomes of pass or fail and grade point average for pharmacy students examined between 2013 and 2017 while exploring the experiences and perceptions of examinees and examiners regarding the assessment policy and practice at the University of Zambia. Methods: The current study utilised a mixed-method approach using the convergent parallel study design. The quantitative arm was a non-interventional cross-sectional study, while the qualitative arm was a case study design. The study was conducted at the University of Zambia, School of Medicine, Department of Medical Education Development and Evelyn Hone College of Health Sciences located within Lusaka District, Zambia. The study sample comprised of the fourth- and fifth-year pharmacy students’ examination results at the University …
abstract: Background: The University of Zambia, School of Medicine/ Health Sciences has an examination policy that puts significant emphasis on the contribution of the learners’ continuous assessment scores towards their final examination scores. While there is evidence of the predictive nature of continuous assessment on academic performance in some educational setups, there exists locally, insufficient evidence on the predictive validity of continuous assessment scores on the final examination scores and assessment outcomes of pass or fail and the grade point average in health professions education such as pharmacy. Realizing that the ultimate key determinants of course specific pass or fail and grade point average are the quality of the assessment practices and decisions, in the context of their validity, the current study proposes that the predictive validity of continuous assessment scores on the final examination scores and assessment outcomes of pass or fail and grade point average in promoting quality in health professions education be established. Therefore, this study set out to establish the predictive validity of the continuous assessment score on the final examination score and assessment outcomes of pass or fail and grade point average for pharmacy students examined between 2013 and 2017 while exploring the experiences and perceptions of examinees and examiners regarding the assessment policy and practice at the University of Zambia. Methods: The current study utilised a mixed-method approach using the convergent parallel study design. The quantitative arm was a non-interventional cross-sectional study, while the qualitative arm was a case study design. The study was conducted at the University of Zambia, School of Medicine, Department of Medical Education Development and Evelyn Hone College of Health Sciences located within Lusaka District, Zambia. The study sample comprised of the fourth- and fifth-year pharmacy students’ examination results at the University …
author: Chigunta, Michelo Michael
language: en
keywords: Summative assessment--Zambia
date published: 2020
date modified: 2026-07-27T22:06:21Z
provider: University of Zambia
publisher: Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations
type: WebPage
source organization: The University of Zambia