Formative vs Summative Assessment Quiz

Which of the following best defines formative assessment?

• An assessment that takes place at the end of a course to assign a final grade

• An ongoing assessment used to monitor student learning and provide feedback

• An assessment used only for university entrance

• An assessment that is always in the form of a written exam

What is the primary purpose of summative assessment?

• To help students identify their strengths and weaknesses during learning

• To provide feedback for improvement throughout the learning process

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

• To encourage group work

Which of the following is an example of formative assessment?

• End-of-year final exam

• Weekly quizzes with feedback

• GCSE results

• A-levels

Which of the following is NOT an example of summative assessment?

• Mock exams at the end of term

• Teacher’s written comments on a draft essay

• Standardised national tests

• Final project presentations

What is the main purpose of formative assessment?

• To assign a final grade to students

• To compare students’ performance nationally

• To inform teaching and support student progress during learning

• To select students for university admission

Which of the following best describes summative assessment?

• It is used to diagnose learning difficulties at the start of a course

• It is used to provide feedback during the learning process

• It is used to judge the overall achievement at the end of a course

• It is always informal

Which of the following would most likely be used as a formative assessment in a classroom?

• A national standardised test

• A teacher’s observation and notes during a group activity

• A university entrance exam

• A final coursework submission

Which of the following is a characteristic of summative assessment?

• It is ongoing and frequent

• It is used to provide feedback for improvement

• It is typically high stakes and used for certification

• It is always ungraded

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of formative assessment?

• To help teachers adjust their teaching strategies

• To provide students with feedback to improve learning

• To assign a final grade for a course

• To identify areas where students need more support

Which of the following is an example of summative assessment?

• Peer assessment during a class discussion

• Teacher’s oral feedback after a homework task

• A-level examination results

• Self-assessment checklist