Which of the following statements best describes summative evaluation in evaluation procedures?

AThe teacher clarifies the doubts of the students in the class itself

BA teacher awards grades to the students after having transacted the course work ✓ Correct

CDuring interaction with students in the classroom, the teacher provides feedback

DThe learner's motivation is raised by the teacher through a question-answer session during feedback

Correct answer: (B) A teacher awards grades to the students after having transacted the course work

Explanation

Summative evaluation judges achievement at the end of a course, as when a teacher awards grades after completing the coursework.

Clarifying students' doubts in class (A) is a continuous, formative act, not summative.

Providing feedback during classroom interaction (C) is formative evaluation.

Raising motivation through a question-answer session during feedback (D) is also a formative function.

The terms summative and formative evaluation were coined by Michael Scriven in 1967.

Summative evaluation is grading and certifying, while formative evaluation is diagnostic and improvement oriented.

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