But research suggests that there might be a better way to approach cumulative assessments. (edutopia.org)
Using the Connecticut state standards and previously released test items from the state's standardized test, the Connecticut Mastery Test, McCurry worked backward to develop a scope and sequence for the curriculum, as well as cumulative assessments that would be administered every six weeks. (educationnext.org)
Studies have shown that formative assessment is much more effective than summative assessment and yet we spend an inordinate amount of time on cumulative assessments that address only the lower levels of learning. (jonathanpelto.com)