Formative assessments are low-stakes assignments, quizzes, or reflections administered throughout a lesson or unit to gauge student comprehension of the material being taught. These activities provide teachers with information that can, in turn, help guide their instruction moving forward. Students can also use formative assessment to reveal specific trouble areas in their learning that may require more focus and study.
Summative assessments are high-stakes projects, exams, performances, or papers administered at the end of lesson or unit to evaluate overall student learning. The results of these assessments are compared against state standards to determine the achievement of specified knowledge or a particular skill. Similar to formative assessments, the results of summative assessments can be studied to guide lesson planning moving forward.
Summative assessments are high-stakes projects, exams, performances, or papers administered at the end of lesson or unit to evaluate overall student learning. The results of these assessments are compared against state standards to determine the achievement of specified knowledge or a particular skill. Similar to formative assessments, the results of summative assessments can be studied to guide lesson planning moving forward.