The document outlines the concepts of formative and summative assessments, highlighting their purposes, timing, examples, and stakes. Formative assessment is an ongoing process aimed at monitoring student learning and providing feedback during a course, with examples like quizzes and discussions. In contrast, summative assessment evaluates student learning at the end of a course with high-stakes measures such as exams and projects.

1. FORMATIVE AND
SUMMATIVE
ASSESSMENT

2. TABLE OF CONTENTS
● Formative assessment
● Summative assessment
● Difference between Formative and Summative Assessment

3. Formative
Assessment
Formative assessment is an on going
process that takes place during the learning
process. The goal of formative assessment is
to monitor student learning to provide
ongoing feedback that can be used by
instructors to improve their teaching and by
students to improve their learning.

4. Example of formative assessment
1
Entry and
exit slips
2
Partner quiz
3
Concept map
4
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Summarization

5. Summative assessment
Summative assessment is a type of
assessment that takes place at the end of a
unit or course. The goal of summative
assessment is to evaluate student learning
by comparing it against some standard or
benchmark.

6. Example of Summative Assessment
1. Instructor-created exam
2. Standardized tests
3. Projects
4. Final essays
5. Final presentations
6. Final reports
7. Final grades

7. Difference between Formative and
Summative Assessment
Formative Assessment:
1. Purpose: Formative assessment is designed to monitor student learning and provide
ongoing feedback to both students and instructors
2. Timing: Formative assessments take place during a course or unit of study, allowing
instructors to make real-time adjustments to their teaching methods and students to
identify areas that need improvement.
3. Examples: Quizzes, games, projects, class discussions, concept maps, and research
proposals are all examples of formative assessments.
4. Stakes: Formative assessments are generally low-stakes, meaning they have low or
no point value and are not typically graded.

8. Difference between Formative and
Summative Assessment
Summative Assessment:
1. Purpose: Summative assessment is used to evaluate student learning at the end of a
course or instructional unit by comparing it against a standard or benchmark.
2. Timing: Summative assessments are typically administered after a course or unit has
been completed, providing a comprehensive overview of student performance.
3. Examples: Midterm exams, final projects, papers, and senior recitals are all examples
of summative assessments.
4. Stakes: Summative assessments are often high-stakes, meaning they have a
significant point value and are treated as a priority by students. However, feedback
from summative assessments can still be used formatively to guide future learning.

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