Module 4- Activity 1- Assesment review

In studying the questionnaire I found that I used mostly summative assessment as the main form of determing the progress of students learning. However, lately I have come to recognize that figures on a test do not necessarily ascertain a student's strengths or weaknesses. There could be many factors that contribute to a pass or fail grade.  There is no provison in  summative assessment for these dynamics.  I have been exposed lately to the concept of the development of 21st century skills such as self direction, critical thinking, problem solving, leadership skills, collaboration and communication skills all of which can be assessed through formative assessment. I already foresee the many benefits of this type of assessment in my context and I am thinking of situations where classes have multiple intelligences and learning abilities.  The ultimate gain will be better academic performance and confident, self-directed, self motivated students.