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Summative: assessment
OF
learning
•
Teacher sets targets, student participates in instruction, student takes
test, test measures if student met expectation and compares that
student with peers locally and/or nationally and/or internationally.
Formative: assessment
FOR
learning
•
Teacher uses student performance (actions or written responses) to
check for understanding during the learning process in order to
modify teaching and learning activities to improve student
attainment. Student performance confirms or drives change in
future instruction.
Interim: assessment to check in for future success
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Teachers use to (1) evaluate where students are in their learning
progress and (2) determine whether they are on track to
performing well on future assessments, such as standardized tests
or end-of-course exams. Mid-point check in so adjustments can
be made before high-stakes assessments.
Types of Assessment