Department of Assessment, Translation, and Accountability
DATA supports educators’ engagement in continuous cycles of inquiry around the analysis of formative, interim, and summative assessments to improve student learning.
Formative Assessment
A collection of formal and informal processes used to gather evidence for the purpose of improving student learning—provides teachers and students with continuous, real-time information that informs and supports instruction.
Interim Assessment
Interim assessments are intended to capture students’ understanding and knowledge so that instructional action can be taken before a state test is given.
Summative Assessment
Generally, educators administer a summative assessment near the end of an instructional unit to help them answer the question, “What did students learn?”
Academic Discourse & Standards for Mathematical Practice
