Summative

Pronunciation: /ˈsuməˈtiˈvi/

Summative (adjective)

  1. Used to assess learning at the end of a course or unit.
  2. Providing a complete overview or summary of information.

Examples

  • The summative assessment will determine the final grade.
  • Summative exams are crucial for evaluating student progress.

Common collocations: summative assessment, summative exam, summative overview, summative summary

Synonyms of Summative

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Summative

  • In educational assessments, formative is ongoing and developmental.