Assessments should be looked at as gauges for student learning progress. Formative and summative assessments each have different purposes, but the goal should be the same. Utilizing techniques such as check-ins, quizzes, in-class participatory discussions, one-on-one conversations, reflections and exit tickets as assessments help to keep student progress moving forward, if the instructor holds universal design for learning as the top priority in assisting students in maximizing their potential for learning
