COMPEL Glossary / summative-assessment
Summative Assessment
Summative assessment is a final evaluation conducted at the conclusion of a learning program or certification process to determine whether participants have achieved the required learning objectives and competency levels.
What this means in practice
Unlike formative assessment, which provides ongoing developmental feedback, summative assessment renders a judgment: pass or fail, competent or not yet competent. In COMPEL certification, summative assessments include written examinations, practical demonstrations, capstone project evaluations, and oral defenses. In COMPEL, summative assessment design is covered in Module 3.5, Article 3 on curriculum design, with specific evaluation criteria for the Level 3 capstone in Module 3.6, Article 9.
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