Formative vs Summative Assessment

1. Which of the following is an example of formative assessment?

• 1. Final exam

• Midterm exam

• Weekly quizzes

• Graduation project

1. What is the primary purpose of summative assessment?

• 1. To provide ongoing feedback to students

• 1. To evaluate students' overall learning at the end of a unit or course

• To engage students in peer assessments

• To monitor daily class activities

1. Effective feedback should be:

• 1. General and vague

• 1. Specific and actionable

• 1. Given only at the end of the course

• 1. Focused solely on grades

1. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of formative assessment?

• 1. It is ongoing

• 1. It provides immediate feedback

• 1. It is used to improve teaching and learning

• 1. It occurs at the end of a course

1. Which type of assessment is often used to determine a student's final grade in a course?

• Formative assessment

• Diagnostic assessment

• Summative assessment

• Peer assessment

6. Formative assessments are often referred to as __________ assessments because they provide ongoing feedback.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

6. Summative assessments are typically given at the __________ of an instructional period.

6. Effective feedback should be __________, providing clear guidance on what to improve.

6. An example of formative assessment in the classroom is a/an __________ quiz.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

10. Drag and drop the following activities into the correct categories (Formative or Summative Assessment):

• Midterm exam, Weekly journal entries, Final project, Exit tickets