Formative and Summative Assessment
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Formative and Summative Assessment
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Qualitative Educational Research in Theory andPracticeTHE RESEARCH PROPOSAL AND THELITERATURE REVIEW
TABLE OF CONTENTSResearch topic..................................................................................................................................1Research questions...........................................................................................................................1Literature review..............................................................................................................................1The concept of formative and summative assessment.................................................................1Benefits of formative and summative assessment.......................................................................2Difference between formative and summative assessment.........................................................3Effects of formative and summative assessment.........................................................................3Explaining how and why the research is educational and how qualitative research strategy isappropriate.......................................................................................................................................4Research design and data production methods................................................................................6References........................................................................................................................................8
Research topic“To assess the impact of formative and summative assessment in learning of students”Research questionsDetermine the concept of formative and summative assessment?What are the key benefits of formative and summative assessment?Explain the difference between formative and summative assessment?What are the effects of formative and summative assessment? Literature review The concept of formative and summative assessmentIn the present scenario, there are various tools and techniques which are used by teachersto engage students in different aspects of learning. As per the view of Pierre, (2012) the use ofdifferent assessments provides teachers with appropriate information regarding the things whichstudents have learned during the course (Pierre, 2012). In simpler terms, formative assessmentare defined as the one which forms a part of the overall instructional process of teaching. Hasexplained that in formative assessment, there are different tools and techniques which are usedby teachers in order to become aware about the needs of students and carry out the evaluation ofwhat students have learned in the course. Case and Light, (2011) has explained that the mainobjective of formative assessment is to carry out effective motoring of students learning process.Furthermore, these kinds of assessments are beneficial for both teachers and students (Case andLight, 2011). Formative assessment supports students in identification of their core weakness andstudents. On the other hand, it helps teachers to become aware of the areas where students arelacking or facing any kind of problems. In terms of stake, it can be stated that formativeassessment are very low in stake and are not used in much extent. As per the view of, Claire Anderson, (2010) summative assessment are the one which areconducted after completion of instructional unit by students. The example of this can be examswhich are conducted in every midterm or the final year project (Claire Anderson, 2010). It can bealso stated that the objective behind conducting these assessments is to identify what studentshave learned during the entire terms. Summative assessment are also considered as veryimportant part of the entire programs which are related to classrooms.
Benefits of formative and summative assessmentAccording to Talmy, (2010) the major benefit of formative assessment is that it plays veryimportant role in the promotion of students learning (Talmy, 2010). The use of such assessmentin classrooms helps both teachers and students to get constructive feedbacks of the entirelearning process. Further, it also supports a lot in making required changes or modifications theteaching strategy which has been employed by teachers. Has explained that the advantage offormative assessment is that it helps teachers to make quick adjustments in the entire process oflearning. This also result in enhancing the overall learning of students and make them morecompetent. It develops sense of satisfaction among teachers and encourages students to engage inlearning in the best possible manner. However, Östlund and et.al. (2011) has argued that it is notnecessary that formative assessment always provide benefits to teachers and students. Theassessment has several kin of disadvantages or drawbacks which needs to be taken care of. It isalso possible that teachers are not able to complete the lesson in desired time as much of theirtime gets consumed in carrying out formative assessment. In addition to this, the lack of trainingamong teachers will also result in making the entire assessment as a complete failure. Polit andBeck, (2010) has explained that performance and learning of students cannot be evaluated on thebasis of formative assessment. The rationale behind this is that some students may not take theseassessments seriously and therefore they will not give their best efforts in the same (Polit andBeck, 2010). Further by not paying attention to assessment, students will not be able to performbetter and this will result in negative feedback from teachers. According to, Vanderlinde and van Braak, (2010) the benefit of summative assessment is that itact as motivational factor and encourages students to give their best efforts in the entire processof learning (Vanderlinde and van Braak, 2010). Another benefits of summative assessment is thatpositive results will boost the motivational and morale level of students and teachers. This willhelp in accomplishment of aim and objectives behind learning on the other hand, the use ofsummative assessment also provides teachers and learners with an appropriate and measurableway to evaluate the success of the entire learning process. On the other hand, it can be stated thatit is not necessary that summative assessment only provides wit accurate reflection in terms oflearning. Along with this, negative results make students feel less motivated and can also createseveral kinds of barriers in their leaning process.
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