Vocabulary Entry

summative

|adjective

adjective

Of or relating to a form of assessment that evaluates a student's learning at the end of an instructional unit by comparing it against some standard or benchmark.

Example Sentences

"The summative assessment at the end of the semester will determine the final grade."

"Teachers often use summative evaluations to measure student progress."

"Summative tests provide a comprehensive overview of a student's understanding of the subject matter."