Understanding Assessments

What is formative assessment?

• A method for grading final exams.

• Formative assessment is an ongoing evaluation method used to monitor student learning and provide feedback.

• A one-time assessment given at the end of a course.

• A standardized test used for college admissions.

What is summative assessment?

• Summative assessment evaluates student learning at the end of an instructional unit.

• Summative assessment focuses on student participation during lessons.

• Summative assessment is a continuous evaluation process.

• Summative assessment is used to provide feedback during instruction.

List two types of formative assessments.

• Quizzes, Peer assessments

• Group projects

• Final exams

• Standardized tests

List two types of summative assessments.

• Homework assignments

• Class participation

• Quizzes

• Final exams, Standardized tests

How does formative assessment benefit students?

• It helps students memorize facts without understanding.

• It only benefits teachers by providing grades.

• It eliminates the need for any assessments in the future.

• Formative assessment benefits students by enhancing their learning through continuous feedback and self-assessment.

What is the primary purpose of summative assessment?

• To identify students' strengths and weaknesses throughout the course.

• To provide ongoing feedback during the learning process.

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

• To assess student performance for grading purposes only.

Give an example of a formative assessment tool.

• Peer reviews

• Final exams

• Online quizzes

• Standardized tests

How can teachers use summative assessments to improve instruction?

• To evaluate student learning and understanding after a period of instruction.

• Teachers should avoid using summative assessments in their instruction.

• Summative assessments do not provide any useful feedback for teachers.

• Summative assessments are only used for grading purposes.