Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or used in the process of summarizing or evaluating the results of a course of study, project, or other achievement.

“The teacher provided a summative report on the student’s progress at the end of the semester.”

2. noun

a test or assessment used to evaluate student learning at the end of a course or period of study.

“The final exam was a summative assessment of the students’ understanding of the material.”