The Main Distinction Between Formative and Summative Assessments Is

Multiple Choice

The main distinction between formative and summative assessments is:

A) summative assessments use objective measures while formative assessments use subjective measures.
B) formative assessments provide an overview of progress while summative assessments provide a measure of learning.
C) formative assessments are based in the unit objectives while summative assessments are based on content standards.
D) there is no difference between the two; both provide an assessment of learning.