Review:
Summative Assessments
overall review score: 4.2
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score is between 0 and 5
Summative assessments are evaluations conducted at the end of a learning period to measure student achievement and learning outcomes.
Key Features
- Assesses student learning
- Measures mastery of content
- Usually high-stakes
- Occurs at the end of a unit or course
Pros
- Provides a comprehensive measure of student understanding
- Helps educators assess the effectiveness of their teaching methods
- Used to make important decisions about student progress and future education paths
Cons
- Can induce stress and anxiety in students
- May not capture the full range of student abilities and knowledge
- Limits opportunities for ongoing feedback and improvement