tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974646706961868356.post2747801188784898267..comments2023-04-06T04:28:06.526-07:00Comments on The Accidental Statistician: Education: Formative and SummativeAndyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17784856869056663331noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974646706961868356.post-32565289066511229712008-04-07T14:04:00.000-07:002008-04-07T14:04:00.000-07:00Whether or not the student recognises the terms fo...Whether or not the student recognises the terms formative and summative, I would say that the most important thing is that they receive feedback that can help them improve their work within the class or course and the tutor also responds to what they find and adapts their teaching if necessary.<BR/><BR/>I am similarly surprised that formative assessment (contributory or non-contributory) is not more common or even compulsory.Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12197572699591263871noreply@blogger.com