These are simple measures to see how well the student has learned the assigned daily material, like a spelling or math test. Assessment of learning takes place at the completion of a unit of instruction, during, and at the end of the school year. It is to evaluate student achievement in a particular skill set, to measure student, school, or program success. It tells the teacher if there needs to be review and continuation within particular criteria. Subsequently, it is also directed to make educational decisions.

Summative achievement includes report cards and end-of-the-year national standardized achievement tests. Since report cards can be inflated, where all of the students in your classroom receive high grades, It is important to include additional measures of your child's ability, and beginning in grade school, have them evaluated as your student progresses.

Keep in mind that the majority of students come from populated cities, and have historically had lower test scores. Compare your scores to other schools in your city, state, nationally, and globally.

Now, let's go on to understand personalized evaluations, and why they are necessary.