Assessment of Learning
Formative vs Summative Assessment: Key Differences, Examples & When to Use Each
The difference between formative and summative assessment is one of the most important distinctions in education. Formative assessment monitors student learning during instruction to provide ongoing feedback, while summative assessment evaluates learning at the end of a unit or course. This guide compares both types with examples, a comparison table, and practical strategies for using them together.
8 min readDecember 22, 2021