A university requires an examination after completion of a program to determine overall success and compare the performance of different graduating groups. Which feature most strongly identifies this as summative assessment?
A.It provides immediate corrective feedback during teaching
B.It determines entry-level readiness
C.It focuses on persistent individual learning problems
D.It evaluates outcomes at the end of a program
Correct Answer:
D. It evaluates outcomes at the end of a program
Summative assessment evaluates outcomes at the end of a program or course.