summative

adjective

sum·​ma·​tive ˈsə-mə-tiv How to pronounce summative (audio)
-ˌmā-
: additive, cumulative

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This would include both formative feedback, which helps instructors improve in real time, and summative evaluations, which provide a comprehensive view of their overall effectiveness. — Nicholas Ladany, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024 Zoom in: According to results from its spring 2023 summative tests, the Oregon Department of Education found only 43% of students were proficient in English — a sign that many are not on track for college or the workforce post-high school. — Russell Contreras, Axios, 23 Sep. 2024

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First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of summative was in 1881

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“Summative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/summative. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

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