Learning Pharmacology is one of the main challenges to Medical Science students and some students struggle more than others; due to differences in student profile, academic competence and prior academic achievement. This can result in students becoming disengaged with subject content and in-classroom activities and assessments. Online multiple choice questionnaires (MCQs) are a commonly used formative assessment method, allowing students interaction which enhances engagement and fairness. Traditionally, the highest scoring students win a prize for each classroom activity, but the winners tend to be the same academically able students, while the less academically able become discouraged. In order to bridge this gap, a new, innovative High-Five style quiz was created. This session will look into the impact of the quiz on students’ motivation and learning in Pharmacology.
