Identifying Low Pharmaceutical Calculation Performers Using an Algebra-Based Pretest.

To determine whether a pretest assessing algebra-based problem-solving skills could aid in identifying those who may underperform in calculations course assessments and whether this provides additional value beyond preadmission and demographic characteristics. Student pharmacists were screened for algebraic problem-solving skills using an 18-item pretest taken the semester prior to a course containing pharmaceutical calculations content. These scores were compared to students' later performance on pharmaceutical calculations assessments.