Integrating formative and summative feedback in online situational judgement tests: effects of feedback design on medical students’ motivational and cognitive learning factors

The results highlight the complexity of determining an optimal feedback approach, as different implementations can have differential effects on the motivational and cognitive factors that further shape learning processes. The findings suggest that an optimal feedback approach depends on specific learning outcomes and student characteristics, highlighting the importance of careful selection of feedback strategies tailored to specific educational goals and contexts.