Formative versus Summative Assessments

Which of the following is NOT a typical example of formative assessment?

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• Teacher Questioning in class
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• Unit Test

This type of assessment is designed to evaluate students’ learning after instruction has taken place. It measures results to determine whether learning objectives have been met.

• student portfolio

• peer evaluation

• summative assessment

• rubric

Why is formative assessment important?

• It is used to guide instruction

• Adds a grade to the gradebook

• It is used to allow for accountability

• Shows administration evidence of teacher planning

The goal of FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT is to...

• Improve Teaching & Learning

• Provide Ongoing Feedback

• Monitor Student Learning

• To give students a grade at the end of the unit

Why should I use formative assessment?

• to make decisions about current instruction

• to check for understanding of student learning

• to make decisions about future instruction

• to give students a grade for the unit

• because admin told us to

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of a formative assessment?

• To inform future instructional decisions

• A part of the instructional process

• To get evidence as to whether learning took place

• To punish students who didn't learn material

How do you feel now about formative assessments?

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