TYPES OF ASSESSMENT: FORMATIVE AND SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Abstract

This paper discusses the main types of assessment used in modern education, focusing specifically on formative and summative assessment. It explores their purposes, characteristics, classroom applications, and pedagogical value. Formative assessment supports learning through ongoing feedback, while summative assessment measures overall achievement at the end of a learning period. The paper also examines how teachers can combine both types to improve student performance, strengthen motivation, and make instruction more effective