The The Case Method in Knowledge Assessment: From Theory to Practice

Abstract

In the context of transforming educational assessment approaches, the case method has proven itself to be an effective tool for developing and assessing professional competencies. Research confirms that analyzing real-life situations promotes the development of critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and the practical application of knowledge. However, its potential as an assessment tool remains understudied, especially in the digital educational environment. The purpose of this article is to investigate the impact of the case method on students' academic performance when integrated into the assessment system. The study used methods of questioning, developing adapted cases, and pedagogical experimentation. A preliminary experiment involved 1,640 students, and a survey involved 23 respondents, which made it possible to identify key requirements for the structure and content of cases. Based on this data, 15 interactive cases were developed and integrated into the Moodle LMS. The experiment involved 1,640 students, divided into a control group (traditional tests) and an experimental group (case method). The results of the experimental group showed that the use of the case method led to significantly higher results (95.97±9.0) compared to the control group (92.25±10.0), as well as increased the level of engagement and depth of problem analysis. The data obtained allow us to conclude that the case method is not only effective for assessing knowledge, but also contributes to the development of practice-oriented skills, which makes it a promising tool in modern education.