What's the difference between formative and summative assessment?

Answer Formative evaluates student's learning at the beginning of a unit, while summative evaluates at the end

When a student is evaluated at the start of or during a unit, this is called formative evaluation. It allows teachers to see what parts of the topic must be covered further and to adjust lessons accordingly. Summative evaluations come at the end of a unit, usually in the form of an essay or exam, to assess their learning.

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