CHSE practice question · Domain II · Healthcare and Simulation Knowledge and Practices

An instructor coaches learners during practice with no grade attached. Which type of feedback is this?

  1. Summative
  2. High-stakes
  3. Norm-referenced
  4. Formative

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Best answer: D. Formative

Formative feedback supports improvement during learning. Summative feedback judges performance at the end, often for grades or certification.

Reference: Lioce L (Ed). Healthcare Simulation Dictionary, 3rd ed. SSH/AHRQ, 2024.

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