William F. McComas
Abstract
Summative assessments are always compared to formative assessments because both relate to assessing the learning process. The main difference between summative and formative assessments is that summative assessments are considered assessment of learning, while formative assessments are considered assessment for learning.
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Summative assessments are always compared to formative assessments because both relate to assessing the learning process. The main difference between summative and formative assessments is that summative assessments are considered assessment of learning, while formative assessments are considered assessment for learning.
Key concepts: Summative assessment, Formative assessment, Knowledge survey, Psychology, Mathematics education