Types of Assessments
The difference between formative and summative assessment is interesting. According to this module, a Formative assessment is designed to allow students to practice the topics associated with the outcome/objective and is usually ungraded. Summative assessments are designed to have students prove their understanding of the outcome/objective and are usually graded.
My question is... will students take the time and make the effort to execute formative assessments if they're not graded?
In my experience, some students will and others won't. It generally depends on the value of the information the assessment provides the students. Thus, in classes where the students need to know a specific skill or knowledge, they may take it to validate their knowledge, but in other courses, they may not feel the need to take it.
Sean,
If students see changes that occur through formative assessments and see that they have "a say" - definitely!
Jelitza,
Each student is different and we have to provide detailed, yet concise, feedback to students to help them improve. Thanks for your input.
