Resource Title:
Formative and Summative Evaluation
The resources in this section compare the two, complementary functions of evaluation. Formative evaluation is typically conducted during the development or improvement of a program or course. Summative evaluation involves making judgments about the efficacy of a program or course at its conclusion.
Formative vs. Summative Evaluation (Northern Arizona University)
Questions Frequently Asked About Student Rating Forms: Summary of Research Findings
Related topics under teaching strategies:
Evaluation of Student Learning, (Testing, Grading, and Feedback)
