Summative Assessment
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Summative Assessments are given periodically to determine at a particular point in time what students know and do not know. Many of us only think about summative assessments as standardized tests such as CASAS or TABE, but they are also used at the classroom level to provide a snapshot of student learning and progress at specific points in the course. If you think about the K-12 system, summative assessments are the class elements used as part of the grading process. In adult education classes, summative assessments may or may not be used to calculate grades, but they can be used to help students see their progress. Here are some examples of summative assessments:
See the next pages for specific information on the NRS, CASAS and TABE.
Thanks to: Garrison, C., & Ehringhaus, M. (2007). Formative and summative assessments in the classroom. Retrieved from http://www.amle.org/Publications/WebExclusive/Assessment/tabid/1120/Default.aspx
- CASAS, Best, TABE, or other NRS-approved assessments
- End-of-unit or chapter tests
- End-of-term or semester exams
See the next pages for specific information on the NRS, CASAS and TABE.
Thanks to: Garrison, C., & Ehringhaus, M. (2007). Formative and summative assessments in the classroom. Retrieved from http://www.amle.org/Publications/WebExclusive/Assessment/tabid/1120/Default.aspx