Assessment & Measurement / Evaluation
Formative evaluation
Definition
Evaluation primarily intended to provide feedback that can be used to improve teaching, management, implementation, or school effectiveness.
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Formative evaluation distinguishes improvement-oriented uses of evaluation from summative uses focused on judgement, outcomes, or accountability.
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- OECD — Education at a Glance 2026 — Chapter D6 · Definitions — Formative evaluation (direct)