What is the main difference between formative and summative assessments?

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Formative assessments are informal and ongoing; summative assessments are formal and occur at the end of a learning period.

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Formative assessments are standardized; summative assessments focus on  feedback.

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Formative assessments focus on grading; summative assessments focus on feedback.

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Formative assessments are standardized; summative assessments are flexible.

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