Discuss the characteristics of formative assessment and summative assessment. Compare 3 significant differences between formative and summative tests.

Summative Assessment (purpose, time, types, uses)

purpose - judge success of instruction time - at end of instruction types - formal only uses - judge quality of instruction

Formative Assessment

Assessment for learning Provides information to both teacher and learner regarding knowledge/learning in order to improve learning in the future Purpose is to improve instruction as it is occurring

Summative Assessment

Assessment of learning Provides information regarding learning at the end of the assessment period Provides information regarding effectiveness of the instruction Examples: STAAR & ACT

Formative Assessment (purpose, time, types, uses)

purpose - guide instruction time - during instruction types - formal or informal uses - improve or change instruction