Explainer: what's the difference between formative and summative assessment in schools?
- Written by Rod Lane, Senior Lecturer in Educational Assessment, Macquarie University
Both formative and summative assessments are important parts of a well-rounded assessment program.Shutterstock
The recent Gonski report argues Australia needs assessment and reporting models that capture both achievement progress and long-term learning progress. This, according to the review panel, involves low-stakes, low-key, and regular...
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