Summative

Why is it important that you try your best on summative assignments?

• Because they are designed to reflect the kind of questions you will see on the final

• Because they are worth a LOT in the gradebook

• Because they are supposed to show how much you learned in the unit

• Because it is school policy that there is no extra credit offered

What is the primary purpose of a summative assessment in education?

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

• To provide ongoing feedback to students

• To assess students' prior knowledge

• To introduce new topics

Which of the following is a characteristic of summative assessments?

• They are usually informal and ungraded

• They are conducted at the end of a learning period

• They provide immediate feedback to students

• They are used to guide daily instruction

In the context of summative assessments, what does the term 'summative' imply?

• Ongoing

• Final

• Initial

• Formative

Which of the following is NOT typically a summative assessment?

• Final exam

• Midterm test

• Weekly quiz

• End-of-term project

How do summative assessments differ from formative assessments?

• Summative assessments are ongoing, while formative assessments are final

• Summative assessments are final, while formative assessments are ongoing

• Both are used to guide instruction

• Both are used to evaluate final learning

What is a common feature of summative assessments?

• They are used to diagnose learning difficulties

• They are used to assign final grades

• They are used to provide feedback during learning

• They are used to introduce new material

Which of the following best describes a summative assessment?

• A tool for learning

• A tool for grading

• A tool for feedback

• A tool for motivation

Why might a teacher use a summative assessment?

• To check for understanding during a lesson

• To provide feedback on a draft

• To determine final grades

• To introduce a new topic

What is an example of a summative assessment in a literature class?

• Reading journal

• Class discussion

• Final essay

• Peer review