Formative tests
Formative tests held on weekly basis are suitable for college studies and they improve the learning results. The students commit and motivate themselves to their studies when they are able to see the results of their studies every week. Also, the teacher receives important information on the progress level of the students and direct the remedial instruction to the weak points.
The teacher benefits...
Assessment on a continuous basis is the only way to ascertain the level of the students but planning and arranging an exam always takes some effort. Teachers often feel that the whole process is too heavy to handle on a continuous basis and therefore only hold the compulsory exams. This can result in drastic consequences as the continuous assessment is essential for adjusting the teaching. The lack of continuous feedback can result in reduced learning results.
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...and the student benefits
Exams and tests are an essential part in learning. Formative tests held on weekly basis have been proven to improve the study motivation. With the help of the tests the students gain confidence on their personal skills. For example finishing a practice test before the actual exam helps in preparing for the actual examination.
Diagnostic assessment
The purpose of diagnostic assessment is to ascertain, for example prior to instruction when entering a new school, each student’s strengths, weaknesses, knowledge, and skills. A diagnostic test holds assignments from a wide range of fields in mathematics. This kind of a preliminary knowledge is vital when dividing the students into groups.
A diagnostic test helps the teacher in adjusting the curriculum to meet the unique needs of each and every student. The tests are compiled case by case from a set of subjects.
Formative assessment
Formative tests are mainly designed and suitable for the college education. The type of test contains roughly 6-10 assignments on basis of the lectures during that week. The formative tests provide an opportunity for immediate evidence on student learning, on basis of the results the teacher can for example conclude if extra revision is needed. The formative tests are superior for monitoring learning on a longer period.
Summative assessment
A summative test measures the skills acquired within a time period of usually a few weeks or even a whole course. For example, an accreditation test taken upon the completion of a course is summative in nature since it is based on the cumulative learning experience. The summative tests are created case by case from a set of specified subjects.
Repetition assessment
The purpose of a repetition test is to gather evidence on the weak and strong points of a student. A repetition test can be done for example prior to college graduation exams. The results of a repetition test helps the student and the teacher in planning what needs to be revised more before the exam.