Determining the differences and similarities between formative and summative assessments, and when to use each

INFOGRAPHIC AND ASSESSMENT

Determining the differences and similarities between formative and summative assessments, and when to use each, is important for planning evaluation activities of student work and measuring learning outcomes.

Research formative and summative assessments.

Imagine you are working on a training strategy for faculty development around assessment.

Create an infographic in which you:

Differentiate between formative and summative assessments in education.

Provide 2 examples of formative assessments.

Provide 2 examples of summative assessments.

Explain when to use a formative assessment and when to use a summative assessment.