Formative vs Summative Assessment

What are formative assessments?

• entrance exams

• ongoing assessments, reviews, and observations in the classroom

• assessments of the effectiveness of instructional programs

• judgments of student competency

Which of the following assessments are formative?

(select all that apply)

• final project, report, or presentation

• clicker questions

• midterm or final exam

• low-stakes group work

• 1-minute reflection assignment

Which of the following assessments are formative?

(select all that apply)

• in-class discussion

• instructor-created exam

• standardized tests

• homework assignment

• weekly quiz

Which assessment is sometimes referred to as an ASSESSMENT "FOR" LEARNING?

• Formative
• Summative

Which assessment is sometimes referred to as an ASSESSMENT "OF" LEARNING?

• Formative
• Summative

What are summative assessments used for?

(select all that apply)

• to provide interim feedback to students

• to measure the level of student achievement

• to help students define their own learning goals

• to determine final grades

What are formative assessments used for?

(select all that apply)

• to improve instructional methods throughout the teaching and learning process

• to deepen student learning

• to determine the effectiveness of curriculum

• to determine final grades

Which of the following assessments are summative?

(select all that apply)

• final project, report, or presentation

• clicker questions

• midterm or final exam

• low-stakes group work

• final grades

Which of the following assessments are summative?

(select all that apply)

• in-class discussion

• final exam

• standardized tests

• homework assignment

• weekly quiz

What does a formative diagnostic assessment intend to identify?

(select all that apply)

• the quality of the learning environment

• what teachers should teach or do next

• the effectiveness of curriculum

• gaps in student skills and understanding