Module Three

Focal Areas

Formative & Summative Assessment

As a refresher, formative assessment refers to assessment activities that are carried out during the learning process, with the goal of providing ongoing feedback to both the teacher and the student. The purpose of formative assessment is to monitor student learning and provide continuous feedback that can be used to improve the teaching and learning process. Formative assessment helps teachers identify areas where students are struggling, so they can adjust their instructional strategies accordingly. It also allows students to recognize their own strengths and weaknesses, and take steps to improve their learning. 

Summative assessment, on the other hand, is assessment that occurs at the end of a learning unit, course, or program. The purpose of summative assessment is to evaluate student learning, achievement, and mastery of the subject matter after a period of instruction. Summative assessments are used to determine if students have met the learning objectives or standards set for the course or program. The results of summative assessments are often used for grading, promotion, or accountability purposes.

• Overview of assessment (this is a PPT that you will be able to download)

• Formative & summative assessment Yale article

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Differences in Formative & Summative Assessment

The key distinction is that formative assessments are ongoing and focus on improving learning, while summative assessments are used to measure final learning outcomes. Both play an important role in a balanced assessment system.

• See a summary of the differences in this chart

• View the Prezi about the differences in formative and summative assessment

Technology Tools for Formative/Summative Assessment

Formative Assessment

• See Using Technology in Formative Assessment at http://techtipsforteachersblog.blogspot.com/2012/04/technology-for-formative-assessments.html 

• View this Edutopia blog for other suggestions: https://www.edutopia.org/blog/5-fast-formative-assessment-tools-vicki-davis 

• Two more: 7 Tech Tools for Fast Formative Assessment (http://www.middleweb.com/22943/7-tech-tools-for-fast-formative-assessment/) and this LiveBinder Using Technology for Formative Assessment at http://www.livebinders.com/play/play?id=762263 

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Formative & Summative Assessment 

• Socrative Homepage: http://www.socrative.com/ 

  • • Click https://b.socrative.com/login/student/  

    • Enter my teacher code:  0803  

    • Take quiz, covering information detailed on the Prezi bulleted above; take the quiz 

• Quizlet Homepage: https://quizlet.com/ 

  • • Study the flashcards about summative and formative assessment at https://quizlet.com/73865092/formative-and-summative-assessment-flash-cards/ 

    • Take the quiz at https://quizlet.com/73865092/test 

      • • Note:  You can select the format for your quiz so be sure that you explore Quizlet 

• TestMoz Homepage: https://testmoz.com/ 

• • Check your knowledge base about formative assessment at the TestMoz quiz below. Note:  Scores won't impact your grade.

    • Take the quiz on TestMoz at https://testmoz.com/557210   

    • Quiz pass code is: gottueagles

PLEASE READ:  Quizzes are to guide you through the various readings.  They are participation and won't be graded formally, but completing each will help you gain firsthand knowledge of various assessment tools available.

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Mind Map/Concept Map Directions

• Create a mind map (aka Concept Map) that overviews what you discovered about Formative & Summative Technological Assessment Tools. Use Popplet; Bubbl.us ; or a self-selected, online mind-mapping tool.  Both Popplet and Bubbl.us are are free with sign-up. Use this rubric to guide you. 

  • Post link for mind map to the Formative Tech Assessment Padlet page

    • Step-by-Step for using Padlet here

  • Step-by-Step for using Popplet here 

  • Step-by-Step for Bubbl.us

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