The Bosch series of books is extremely well written. So much so that I could always see the action happening in my mind. This series is long overdue. The characters are perfect, the lighting, scenes, acting....all of it is exactly the way is should be for the Bosch series. Keep the series going. Log on, watch, review.
The final purpose of assessment practices in education depends on the theoretical framework of the practitioners and researchers, their assumptions and beliefs about the nature of human mind, the origin of knowledge, and the process of learning.
The results of formative assessments are used to modify and validate instruction. Summative assessments are typically used to evaluate the effectiveness of instructional programs and services at the end of an academic year or at a pre-determined time. The goal of summative assessments is to make a judgment of student competency after an instructional phase is complete.