"Formative assessments are the preventive check-ups throughout the year; summative assessments are the autopsy." - Dr. Justin Tarte
"Don't take time to assess unless you are going to take action with what you discover." - Rick Wormeli
SUMMATIVE Assessment is assessment OF learning:
- Summative, final declaration of proficiency, literacy, mastery
- Grades used
- Little impact on learning from feedback
FORMATIVE Assessment is assessment FOR learning:
- Grades rarely used, if ever
- Provide descriptive feedback to students
- Share learning goals with students from the beginning
- Make adjustments in teaching a result of formative assessment data
- Provide opportunities for student self- and peer-assessment
