English

Adverb

summatively ‎(not comparable)

1. In a summative manner.
2. (education) By means of summative assessments, aiming to summarize earlier knowledge with periodic tests.
   • 1995, Anthony J Shinkfield, Daniel L Stufflebeam, Teacher evaluation: guide to effective practice

     The author observes that teachers who persistently perform poorly can be counseled out of teaching by using the model summatively.

   • 2009, Ken O'Connor, How to Grade for Learning, K-12

     A good example of a process that can be assessed formatively and summatively is student use of safety skills in a laboratory or vocational program.