Understanding Formative and Summative Assessments

Formative assessments are conducted during the learning process to provide ongoing (a)   of student understanding.

Summative assessments are typically given at the end of a learning period to evaluate the (a)   learning outcomes.

Formative assessments are often informal and may include quizzes, discussions, or (a)   .

A final exam at the end of a semester is an example of a (a)   assessment.

Graded homework assignments are usually considered as (a)   assessments.

(a)   assessments are designed to provide ongoing feedback during the learning process.

Summative assessments are typically used to evaluate student learning at the (a)   of a unit or course.

A key feature of formative assessments is that they are (a)   .

(a)   are often found in formative assessments.

To gauge overall proficiency, teachers often use (a)   assessments.