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Which type of assessment is conducted at the end of a learning period to measure overall student achievement and assign grades?

AFormative assessment

BDiagnostic assessment

CSummative assessment

DPlacement assessment Solution

Answer:

C. Summative assessment

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Summative Assessment

  • Conducted at the end of a learning period (e.g., a unit, semester, or year) to evaluate overall learning and assign grades. 

  •  Generally carried out at the end of a course, project, semester, or unit.

  • Primarily evaluative and used to assign learners a course grade.

  • Designed to judge the learner’s overall performance at the end of an educational activity.

  • Examples include exams, term papers, and final projects.


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............... Scoring guide or assessment tool that outlines specific criteria and expectations for evaluating student work or performance, ensuring fair and consistent grading.