Videos

Balancing Formative and Summative Assessment

Share on facebook
Facebook
Share on twitter
Twitter
Share on linkedin
LinkedIn

Français

Back to Formative Assessment

Key Points

  • The assessment purpose determines how the assessment evidence will be used.
  • Summative assessment evidence is used to make a judgment regarding student performance.
  • Feedback is most effective during formative assessment, with benefits for both teachers and students.

Discussion Question

  • In preparation for an upcoming summative assessment, where might opportunities for formative feedback be integrated into the instructional sequence?

Download Additional Support Materials for Discussion Leaders

Download Excerpt for This Video

NEW 88 PAGE BOOKLET

'Supporting Professional Conversations About Assessment'

Companion Guide
for Assessment in Action Video Series

Search AAC