Here are my thoughts on reorganizing our class discussion of evaluation.

FORMAL EVALUATION is structured and explicit.

INFORMAL EVALUATION is less structured, subjective and often based on quick decisions. SUMMATIVE EVALUATION is final and is used to determine the future (or fate) of the program. FORMATIVE EVALUATION is used to improve and refine a program.  The evaluation occurs throughout the program and may be repeated.


ACTIVITY the tool or activity used for the evaluation.

PURPOSE or goal is to provide answers to relevant questions USE or role of the evaluation.  How will the results be used? (Tammy) Tamara L. Barcalow

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