Summatiivses

Summatiivses is a term that originates from Finnish and translates to "summative" in English. It is primarily used in the context of education and assessment. A summatiivses assessment, or summative assessment, is a type of evaluation that occurs at the end of a learning period, such as a unit, course, or semester. Its purpose is to measure what a student has learned and to determine their overall achievement.

Unlike formative assessments, which are ongoing and designed to inform instruction and provide feedback to students during the learning process, summatiivses assessments are evaluative. They are used to assign grades, determine promotion to the next level, or certify mastery of a subject. Examples of summatiivses assessments include final exams, end-of-year tests, standardized tests, and final projects. The results of summatiivses assessments are often used by educators, administrators, and policymakers to evaluate the effectiveness of curriculum and teaching methods. They provide a summary of learning and can have significant consequences for students' academic progression. The focus is on the final outcome rather than the process of learning.