Question

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

• A. Formative assessment
• B. Diagnostic assessment
• C. Summative assessment
• D. Placement assessment Solution

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Summative assessment

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.