Formative vs. Summative

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Formative vs. Summative

• Formative

• Summative

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5 Characteristics of Effective Formative
Assessments

• Learning Progression
• Clearly articulated sub-goals of the ultimate
  learning goal
• Learning Goals and Criteria for Success
• Descriptive Feedback
• Evidenced based feedback that is linked to the
  instructional outcomes and criteria for success
• Self- and Peer- Assessment
• Collaboration
• Teachers and students are partners in learning.