Students Insight of Formative Assessment via the Learning Management System (LMS) in Forensic Medicine

Objective: This study aims to assess students' perceptions of an online formative assessment conducted via the LMS Moodle platform in the subject of Forensic Medicine. Study Design and Setting: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at FRPMC in Karachi, involving 183 MBBS students from the 3rd and 4th years. Methodology: A 13-item structured questionnaire with a 5-point Likert scale was used to collect students' opinions on online formative assessments, following their consent and ethical approval from the institutional review board. Only fully completed responses were analyzed. Data was processed using SPSS (version 26), and descriptive statistics, along with Cronbach’s alpha, were used to assess reliability. Results: The findings revealed that most respondents had a positive view of the online formative assessments. Approximately 68.8% found the assessments to be well-organized and relevant, while 60% felt that the learning objectives were aligned. Around 65% believed the exam helped in recalling forensic medicine knowledge, and 70% found the questions challenging. However, 41% reported technical issues, and 69-70% felt the exam’s duration and difficulty were insufficient. The Cronbach’s alpha of 0.893 indicated strong internal consistency, although the Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin test suggested insufficient sampling for certain items. Conclusion: FRPMC students responded positively to online formative assessments using LMS-Moodle quiz. Rectification of technical issues and appropriate assessment conditions are crucial for future improvements