Type of assessment

Features

Diagnostic Assessment

Ÿ Used at the beginning of a course or teaching activity

Ÿ Seeks to identify gaps in student knowledge and identify deficiencies in their current understandings

Formative Assessment

Ÿ Takes place during the process of teaching and learning

Ÿ Developmental in purpose through provision of feedback on performance to help students improve learning

Summative Assessment

Ÿ Administered at end of course of learning for progression and certification purposes

Ÿ Indicates the extent of student success in meeting the assessment criteria based intended learning outcomes

Integrative Assessment

Ÿ Seeks to provide feedback to students on their ability to be self-regulated learners

Ÿ Helps students to identify and use standards and to apply their capabilities to future learning situations