summative

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Faculty would grade only summative assessments, mostly a fancy word for tests.

From Washington Post • Apr. 3, 2022

“We agree with the idea that formative assessments must not count as much as summative assessments. However, we completely disagree with the proposal that none of the formative work should be counted,” they said.

From Washington Post • Dec. 26, 2021

Faculty would grade only what are called summative assessments, which generally means tests.

From Washington Post • Dec. 26, 2021

We know Kanye has tremendous respect for Beyoncé and Justin Timberlake, both of whom put together summative performances for the show.

From The Verge • Sep. 1, 2015

Thus we rehearse the activities of our ancestors, back we know not how far, and repeat their life work in summative and adumbrated ways.

From Youth: Its Education, Regimen, and Hygiene by Hall, G. Stanley