Define formative and summative assessments and evaluate the effectiveness and appropriateness of these two different types of assessment in various situations. What are the purposes of each; when would you use formative assessment, and when would you use summative assessment? Considering your own educational experiences (from the role of a student or a teacher), when have you seen formative and summative assessments used appropriately?

M4 Formative and Summative Assessment Discussion

Define formative and summative assessments and evaluate the effectiveness and appropriateness of these two different types of assessment in various situations. What are the purposes of each; when would you use formative assessment, and when would you use summative assessment? Considering your own educational experiences (from the role of a student or a teacher), when have you seen formative and summative assessments used appropriately?

Include the value of using innovative assessment tools in teaching and learning in your discussion.

For this discussion:

Initial post: 450-500 words
References required: 2

Last Completed Projects