Differences between Formative and Summative Assessment
Formative assessments are planned, continuous processes used by teachers and students to elicit and assess students’ learning. Summative assessments are conducted at the end of the semester or the topic and bring a grading or scoring system to evaluate the student’s performance. Student Assessment has been an integrated aspect of the entire education system. Although the nature of assessment has changed over time, its place remains undeniable due to its ultimate benefits. Effective assessment results in identifying students’ strengths and weaknesses and gaps in the learning processes.