Describe the difference between formative and summative assessment

What will be an ideal response?


Formative assessments provide teachers and students with information about learning progress, but they are used for the purposes of grading. Summative assessments also provide information about learning progress, but they are used to make grading decisions.

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The work of the theorist _________________ focused on social interactions and language as the foundation for cognitive development

A. Jean Piaget B. Lev Vygotsky C. Albert Bandura D. Maria Montessori

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Which strategy for effective partnerships involves basing professional development on data and conversations among stakeholders in a way that builds both educator-educator and educator-parent collaboration?

A. Providing relevant, on-site professional development. B. Addressing cultural differences. C. Building one-to-one relationships between families and educators that are linked to learning. D. Connecting students to the community.

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

Autism became a separate disability category in 1990.

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The definition “specific waypoints, turning points, or landmarks along the way to achieving the goal” best fits which term?

a. benchmarks b. objectives c. outcomes d. standards

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