Summative vs Formative

Summative and formative assessments should always be used.

• True

• False

What is the primary purpose of a formative assessment?

• To prepare students for a lesson.

• To sort students into groups.

• To check for understanding.

• To close a lesson.

Summative assessments monitor student learning.

• True

• False

A final project is an example of a summative assessment.

• True

• False

Checks for understanding...

• help teachers monitor and adjust their lesson.

• are formative assessments.

• are sprinkled throughout the lesson.

• all of the above.