Problems with summative assessments
Learning before summative assessments
The looming spectre of a summative assessment can have a profound effect on the learning beforehand. Why does this matter?
The focus on minimal competence
For many years the focus has been on standard setting and identifying the 'minimally competent' student who just deserves to graduate. But how can this harm learning?
Can summative be formative?
What are the potential advantages in combining formative and summative in one assessment? Why might it be difficult?