Formative VS Summative Assessments

This is often referred to as an assessment "of learning".

• Formative

• Summative

Answer explanation

Summative is the assessment "of learning" because the learning has already taken place.

This is often referred to as an assessment "for learning".

• Formative

• Summative

Answer explanation

Formative is referred to as for learning, because it can influence modification of teacher instruction.

This type of assessment is done throughout the course.

• Formative

• Summative

This type of assessment is done at the end of the instructional period.

• Formative

• Summative

The SATs are an example of ___ assessment.

• Formative

• Summative

Class discussion is an example of ___ assessment.

• Formative

• Summative

___ assess students, and evaluate progress and knowledge.

• Formative

• Summative

• Formative & Summative

___ assessments monitor student learning and give room for teacher modification.

• Formative

• Summative

___ assessments provide evaluative feedback.

• Formative

• Summative