Document Type
Poster
Publication Date
2026
Abstract
Background and Purpose
- Student-centered alternative to traditional summative exams studied in multiple health professions
- Students complete an exam individually, then retake it in small groups
- Limited research in Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) education
- Shown to improve exam performance and reduce test anxiety
- Purpose: Evaluate effects on biomechanics exam performance among high-, mid-, and low-performing first-year DPT students
Methods
Design & Participants: Longitudinal cohort study of 34 first-year DPT students enrolled in a biomechanics course (Spring 2025)
Conclusion and Relevance
- Collaborative testing improved exam scores for high-, middle-, and low-performing students.
- Course letter grades not significantly impacted
- Supports collaborative testing as a meaningful formative assessment strategy to enhance learning in DPT biomechanics education.
Recommended Citation
Hamilton, Linsey PT, DPT, DSc; Swanton, Amy SPT; Lavine, Elizabeth SPT; Huettl, Kelsey SPT; and Degener, Natalie SPT, "THE IMPACT OF COLLABORATIVE TESTING IN BIOMECHANICS COURSEWORK IN AN ENTRY-LEVEL DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY PROGRAM" (2026). DPT Capstone Posters. 43.
https://digitalcommons.csp.edu/dpt-posters/43