Review: Summative Assessment

What is the primary purpose of summative assessment?

• To monitor student learning

• To evaluate student learning at the end of an instructional unit

• To provide ongoing feedback

• To assess teaching methods

Which of the following is an example of summative assessment?

• Peer reviews

• Class discussions

• Midterm exams

• Concept maps

What type of assessment is typically ongoing and informal?

• Diagnostic assessment

• Formative assessment

• Standardized assessment

• Summative assessment

Summative assessments are generally considered to be:

• Low stakes

• High stakes

• Informal

• Diagnostic

Which of the following is NOT a form of summative assessment?

• Culminating demonstrations

• One-minute papers

• Standardized tests

• Final project

What is a key characteristic of formative assessment?

• It assigns grades to students

• It occurs at the end of a unit

• It provides ongoing feedback

• It evaluates overall student achievement

Which of the following best describes summative assessment?

• It evaluates learning at the end of a defined period

• It is used to improve teaching methods

• It measures student progress over time

• It focuses on student engagement

What is one disadvantage of summative assessment?

• It provides immediate feedback

• It encourages creativity

• It is always standardized

• It can ignore timely learning needs

Which of the following assessments is typically used for college admissions?

• Classroom quizzes

• Oral presentations

• Standardized tests

• Formative assessments

What is a common method to ensure fairness in summative assessments?

• Group projects

• Using a rubric

• Blind grading

• Peer assessment