Developing Formative and Summative Assessments

In this assignment you will (1) develop a formative assessment to evaluate how well you design and develop the training materials, and (2) create a summative assessment for learning outcomes. 

  1. Formative assessment for design effectiveness (5 points)

One of the approaches in ID practice is to ensure the instructional designer is designing and developing the training materials correctly. Dick and Carey recommend having the formative assessment in place for checking the design process. Develop a formative assessment using multiple choices, short answers, etc. based on the following guidelines: 

  1. Are the materials appropriate for the type of learning outcomes? 

    1. Meeting the goals, objectives, and subordinate skills

  2. Do the materials include adequate instruction on the objectives and subordinate skills?

    1. Effectiveness of instructional strategy and procedures

  3. Are the materials clear and understood by the learners? 

    1. Effectiveness of instructional strategy and procedures

  4. What is the motivational value of the materials? 

    1. Effectiveness of instructional strategy and procedures

To answer the above questions and ensure the instructional design is right in its way to the goal, develop two instruments out of the following:

  1. One-on-one Interview (do one of these: semi-structure, fully structured, or open)

Did you read and watch the assigned videos before the class?

How did the readings and assignments influence the way the lesson went for you.

  1. Observation (prepare an observation checklist based on your goal, objectives and subskills)

Were cameras on during the video call?

How many students participated by answering or asking questions?

  1. Small group interview  (do one of these: semi-structure, fully structured, or open)

Did learning about organizational skills help you turn in assignments?

What about these skills helped you keep track and focus on the appropriate assignments?


  1. Summative assessment for learning outcomes (5 points)

The summative assessment aims to assess how well the learner learns. Oftentimes, it is delivered in the form of final examination or end-of-unit quizzes. The purpose of summative assessment is to ensure if instructional goals, objectives and subordinated skills are met. Sometimes the summative assessment may include items to measure learners’ motivation and interest in the instructional materials. Develop a summative assessment that measures the students’ achievements and motivation in learning. 

Requirements: 

  • Include at least 10 test items which can be multiple choice, short answers, matching, true/false, etc.

  • For achievement measures, include both shallow and deep questions. 

  • For motivation measures, include questions that tap into learners’ interest, relevance, and satisfaction with the learning material. 


  1. How has preparing for class helped you in being a better learner during the class?

    1. Short Answer

  2. On a scale of 1-5 how often have you watched and read the pre class videos and readings?

    1. 5 - I do all of them

    2. 1 - I do none of them

  3. What are some questions that you came to class prepared with?

    1. Short Answer

  4. I turn on my camera for the class video call

    1. True

    2. False

  5. I take my prepared questions and ask them during class

    1. True 

    2. False

  6. What lessons have you learned by being active in the class and helping answer other students' questions?

    1. Short Answer

  7. On a scale of 1-5 I can organize my files in a professional manner

    1. 5 - My organizational skills have improved greatly

    2. 1 - I struggle to organize my projects

  8. After I finish an assignment I immediately turn it in

    1. True

    2. False

  9. How has participating in discussions helped you take the next step in learning the material

    1. Short Answer

  10.  What interview questions are you ready to answer in regards to the lesson covered today?

    1. Short Answer