Examples of summative and formative assessment supported by artificial intelligence tools and systems

1. Introduction

Summative assessment is conducted at the end of a teaching cycle or part of a course to evaluate students' acquired knowledge and achievements. Examples include final exams, tests, or graded assignments.

Formative assessment occurs during the learning process and serves as feedback for both the student and the instructor. Its purpose is to identify deficiencies, assess understanding of the material, and adjust further instruction.

Artificial intelligence (AI) enables new approaches in both types of assessment:

• In summative assessment, AI tools and systems can automatically generate tests, analyse results, and assist in objective evaluation.
• In formative assessment, AI tools and systems provide personalised feedback, track progress, and adapt activities to meet students' needs.