Which kind of assessment is often high stakes, with a high point value?
APeer
BFormative
CDiagnostic
DSummative
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Summative
1. Summative assessments judge learning at the end of a unit.
2. Their grades are weighed more heavily, so they are often high stakes.
3. Formative and peer checks are usually low or no stakes.
_Source: Wikipedia, Summative assessment, Lead section_
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