Formative assessments are ongoing assessments that are used throughout learning to show progress as well as areas to improve learning. These assessments help teachers adjust teaching based on students' data and also allows students to understand their level of learning within a certain skill in order to improve.
Summative assessments are final assessments that grade students' competency on a particular skill or subject. Summative assessments are usually things like midterms, tests, or finals that can show mastery. This type assessment factors if a student understands the content or is ready for the next grade.
Summative assessments are final assessments that grade students' competency on a particular skill or subject. Summative assessments are usually things like midterms, tests, or finals that can show mastery. This type assessment factors if a student understands the content or is ready for the next grade.