summatiiviselle

Summatiiviselle is a Finnish term that translates to "summative" in English, referring to a type of assessment used to evaluate learning at the end of a period. Unlike formative assessments, which are ongoing and designed to inform teaching and learning, summative assessments aim to measure what has been learned. These assessments are often high-stakes and can have significant implications for students, such as determining grades, promotion, or program completion.

Examples of summative assessments include final exams, standardized tests, end-of-unit tests, and major projects. The purpose of a summative assessment is to provide a final judgment on a student's achievement against specific learning objectives or standards. The results are typically used to report on the effectiveness of a program or curriculum and to gauge overall student performance. While they offer a snapshot of learning at a particular point in time, they do not typically provide immediate feedback for improvement during the learning process itself.