Resources for unit 6

There are three main types of assessment: Diagnostic, Formative, summative and diagnostic assessment.

• Formative assessment: Ongoing and usually informal, takes place during the learning process. It helps to monitor student progress and guide teaching adjustments. Examples include quizzes, peer reviews, group activities, presentations or observations.
• Summative assessment: Conducted at the end of a learning period, it measures the cumulative knowledge and skills a student has acquired. Examples include final exams, end-of- term projects, standardized tests,etc..
• Diagnostic assessment: Given before instruction begins, it helps identify students’ prior knowledge and learning needs. This can guide the design of lessons and help teachers understand what students already know and what they need to learn.