Summatiivse

Summatiivse is the genitive singular form of the Estonian adjective summatiivne, meaning “summative” or “relating to summation.” In Estonian, adjectives inflect for case and number, and summatiivse appears with a following noun in the genitive case (for example, summatiivse hindamise tulemused). The term is used in academic and educational contexts to describe assessment or evaluation that sums up knowledge at the end of a period, as opposed to formatiivne (formative) assessment, which provides ongoing feedback during learning.

In practice, summatiivne hindamine is carried out at the conclusion of a course, module, or term and is typically used to determine the final grade or certification. Common examples include final exams, end-of-term projects, standardized tests, or end-of-unit assessments. The purpose is to measure achieved learning outcomes and to provide accountability.

Usage notes: Summatiivse is not a standalone noun; it is an attributive modifier that accompanies a noun in genitive. In registers, it appears in formal or academic writing, especially when discussing assessment design, curriculum, or evaluation standards. Distinctions between summatiivse and formatiivse hindamise are central to Estonian education debates, with emphasis on ensuring reliability, validity, and transparency in summative processes, while formatiivne hindamine supports learning during instruction.