summative assessment

/ ˈsʌmətɪv /

noun

1. education general assessment of a pupil's achievements over a range of subjects by means of a combined appraisal of formative assessments

Example Sentences

An end-of-year summative assessment doesn't help a teacher improve her instruction.

From US News

In contrast, standards-based accountability systems are rooted in the expectation that students should learn specific, grade-level content, and demonstrate their knowledge in a single, summative assessment, typically at the end of the school year.

From US News

As a summative assessment for the unit, students picked a group to work with and selected a fairytale to rewrite into a play.

From Washington Times

This year’s training emphasizes the effective use of formative and summative assessment practices.

From Washington Post

There’s a lot of work around summative assessment, and reflecting on how students have done.

From New York Times