Summative assessment is usually given at the end of a course or unit to determine if instructional objectives have been met and to certify student mastery of the intended learning outcomes. It is important for tracking student progress and abilities throughout the learning process. Common examples of summative assessments include midterm exams, final examinations, term papers, final projects, portfolios, and performance demonstrations. They are often created in selective response items, short answers, extended written responses, or performance assessments.

2. >Is a type of
assessment
usually given at
the “END” of a
course or unit.

3. >The PURPOSE and GOALS of
summative assessment are:
 To
determine the extent to which the
instructional objectives have been met.
 To certify student mastery of the
intended learning outcomes as well as use
it for assigning grades.
 The more information we have about the
students, the clearer the picture we have
about achievements or where gaps may
occur.

4. Summative
assessment is
important, it is crucial that
students work, abilities and
progress be tracked and
assessed throughout the entire
learning process.
It is imperative that teachers
have proof of what the students
have learned during the process.

5.  Although
there are many types of summative
assessment most common examples are:
>Midterm exam
>Final examinations
>Term papers
>Final project
>Portfolios
>Performance/Demonstration
e.g. clinical, internship,
licensure/certification.

6. >Summative assessment are often created in
the following formats:
 Selective
response items.
 Multiple Choice
 True or False
 Matching Types
 Short answers
 Fill in the blank
 One or two sentence response
 Extended written response
 Performance assessment

7. Assessing ,Teaching and
Learning can help
instructors improve and
refine their teaching
practices and help
improve students
learning and
performance.