Formative and summative Assessment

Which of the following best describes the main difference between formative and summative assessment?

• Formative assessment is only used at the beginning of a lesson, while summative assessment happens at the end of a school year.

• Formative assessment provides ongoing feedback to improve learning, while summative assessment evaluates learning at the end of an instructional period.

• Formative and summative assessments are interchangeable and serve the same purpose.

• Summative assessment helps students self-regulate their learning, while formative assessment only measures what they have learned.

A teacher gives students written feedback on their essays before the final submission. This is an example of _____________

• Summative Assessment

• Assessment of Learning

• Assessment as Learning

• Assessment for Learning

Which scenario best represents "Assessment as Learning"?

• A teacher gives a quiz to check if students understand a topic.

• A student reflects on their own learning, sets goals, and adjusts their study strategies based on feedback.

• A teacher assigns a final project that will count towards the students’ grades.

• A school administers standardized tests to measure student achievement.

When should formative assessment be used?

• Only at the beginning of a unit or a project or at the end of each milestone

• Only at the end of a unit or a project

• Throughout the learning process to provide feedback and guide instruction

• Only when a student asks for feedback from the teacher

A teacher wants to assess students’ ability to apply scientific concepts in a real-world context. Which of the following would be the BEST choice?

• A multiple-choice test at the end of the unit

• A self-assessment checklist

• A student-designed experiment evaluated with a rubric

• A pop quiz with five quick questions