Rethinking formative and summative assessment

Authors

Geoff N. Masters AO, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)Follow

Publication Date

5-20-2015

Subjects

Data analysis, Data collection, Strategic planning, Formative evaluation

Comments

Originally published in Teacher.

Abstract

It's a popular idea – educational assessments are either 'summative' assessments of learning or 'formative' assessments for learning. But just how fundamental is this distinction? And is it truly useful?

Recommended Citation

Masters, G. N. (2015, May 20). Rethinking formative and summative assessment. Teacher columnist – Geoff Masters. https://research.acer.edu.au/columnists/8

Custom Citation

Masters, Geoff N. (2015). Rethinking formative and summative assessment. Teacher, 20 May 2015. Retrieved from https://www.teachermagazine.com.au/columnists/geoff-masters/rethinking-formative-and-summative-assessment

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Place of Publication

Melbourne, Australia

Publisher

Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)