Type of summative assessment

Assessment for learning (AFL) is an approach to teaching and learning that creates feedback which is then used to improve students’ performance. Students become more involved in the learning process and from this gain confidence in what they are expected to learn and to what standard. (Cambridge Assessment International Education, n.d.)

The information created through AFL notifies both learners and teachers where students are in their learning. This can then aid the teacher is modifying their teaching approach. (Hawthorne, 2022)

Type of Formative assessment

Improves Learner Outcomes

Increases confidence

Increases Independence

Changes the culture of the classroom

Questioning

Peer and self-assessment

Hawthorne, H. (2022). What is assessment for learning?: Types, benefits & strategies. The Hub | High Speed Training. Retrieved August 25, 2022, from https://www.highspeedtraining.co.uk/hub/how-to-use-assessment-for-learning-in-schools/

Cambridge International Examinations. (n.d.). Getting started with assessment for learning. Getting started with Assessment for Learning. Retrieved August 25, 2022, from https://cambridge-community.org.uk/professional-development/gswafl/index.html#:~:text=What%20is%20assessment%20for%20learning,learn%20and%20to%20what%20standard.

Formative Assessment

Entry and exit slips

Incorporating art (drawing, creating a collage, etc)

Thomas, L. (2019). 7 smart, fast ways to do formative assessment. Edutopia. Retrieved August 25, 2022, from https://www.edutopia.org/article/7-smart-fast-ways-do-formative-assessment

“Assessment of Learning is the assessment that becomes "public" and results in statements or symbols about how well students are learning. It often contributes to pivotal decisions that will affect students’ futures. It is important, then, that the underlying logic and measurement of assessment of learning be credible and defensible.”

AOL is used in order to see the knowledge that the students have acquired. It is a way to see what the students can do.

Standards based (SAT, IB exams, etc)

Summative assessments evaluate student learning at the end of a chapter, semester, term, or year.

Tests at the end of a chapter or unit

Used to check student progress as well as the curriculum of the school or country as a whole. Check out this chart to see questions that can be answered through summative assessment.

Diagnostic Assessment is a pre evaluation of a student's understanding on a particular subject. It is usually used for teachers to know what the student knows and where they need extra help in.

SHORT QUIZZES !

CLASS DISCUSSIONS

These are in process evaluations done during a lesson or coursework in order for the teacher to track the student's knowledge. it is usually used to track in real time that manner in which students' knowledge changes.

Performance assessment is the means by which students apply their knowledge to create an answer to questions. It is used in order to improve the student's creative mind and skills in authentic contexts.

https://learningpolicyinstitute.org/product/cpac-performance-assessments-support-student-learning-report#:~:text=Examples%20of%20performance%20assessments%20include,completing%20an%20original%20research%20paper.

The purpose is to gauge student comprehension and learning of a certain topic. For example, a test at the end of a unit to see how students have mastered the content and skills of that unit.

Assessment as Learning (AAL) is when students assess themselves.

Formal and informal feedback

It helps students to take responsibility for their own learning. They are encouraged to ask questions, reflect on their work, and determine what they did well and what they can improve on

This is another great chart that compares AAL, AFL, and AOL and classifies them as summative or formative.

NSW Government. (n.d.). Assessment for, as and of Learning. https://www.educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/k-10/understanding-the-curriculum/assessment/approaches