CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Summative evaluation focuses on program products, results or impact. It is conducted to provide evidence about the worth or merit of a program. Summative evaluation typically is conducted later in the life cycle of a program, once issues related to the operations of the program have been resolved.

Detailed explanation-2: -Summative assessment – evaluation – comes at the end of learning, while formative assessment provides information and support during the learning. Summative assessment aims to evaluate what students know, can do, and can articulate at a given point in time. This evaluation is reported verbally or in writing to others.

Detailed explanation-3: -Summative assessment aims to evaluate student learning and academic achievement at the end of a term, year or semester by comparing it against a universal standard or school benchmark. Summative assessments often have a high point value, take place under controlled conditions, and therefore have more visibility.

Detailed explanation-4: -Formative evaluation is typically conducted during the development or improvement of a program or course. Summative evaluation involves making judgments about the efficacy of a program or course at its conclusion.