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Wordabulary

summative assessment

Pronunciation
Noun B2 Upper-intermediate

Quick answer

An evaluation given at the end of a unit or course to measure how much a student has learned overall.

"The final exam counted as the summative assessment for the whole semester."

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Which word fits the gap? "The final exam counted as the _____ for the whole semester."

Answer: summative assessment

In your own words, what does "summative assessment" mean?

An evaluation given at the end of a unit or course to measure how much a student has learned overall.

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