Reflective Test Review: The First Step in Student Retention

Virtual Post-Examination Review

“…Similar to self-evaluation of clinical performance, nursing students need time to reflect on their test performance. 1 Self-evaluation can occur independently from looking at the actual exam during a post-exam review by incorporating appropriate strategies. Self-reflective post-exam reviews involve activities that promote students' reflection on decision making, thought processes, and test preparation.…”

“…Self-reflective post-exam reviews involve activities that promote students' reflection on decision making, thought processes, and test preparation. 1,2 Reflections promote metacognition 3 and assist students in confirming what they know and identifying where their knowledge is deficient.…”

“…Similar to self-evaluation of clinical performance, nursing students need time to reflect on their test performance 1. Self-evaluation can occur independently from looking at the actual exam during a post-exam review by incorporating appropriate strategies.…”

“…Self-evaluation can occur independently from looking at the actual exam during a post-exam review by incorporating appropriate strategies. Self-reflective post-exam reviews involve activities that promote students' reflection on decision making, thought processes, and test preparation 1,2. Reflections promote metacognition3 and assist students in confirming what they know and identifying where their knowledge is deficient.…”

“…A well-facilitated session provides opportunities for students to clarify missed content, receive feedback on their exam performance, and further develop future decision-making skills. 1 Traditionally, post-exam reviews are faculty-led, occur in a face-toface setting, and include the discussion of questions and rationales for correct answers. The rapid shift to online learning and the use of online testing platforms have resulted in faculty needing to consider best practices for offering virtual post-exam reviews.…”