# Formative vs Summative Assessment - Canva Template Guide ## 🎨 Design Layout Structure ### Page 1: Header Section **Layout:** Full-width banner at top **Background:** Blue gradient (light blue to dark blue) **Text:** White text, centered ``` MAIN TITLE: Assessment Types Explained SUBTITLE: Understanding the difference between Formative and Summative Assessments ICON: 📊 (large, centered above title) ``` --- ## 📋 Two-Column Layout (Main Content) ### LEFT COLUMN - Formative Assessment **Background Color:** Light green/mint (#E8F5E8 or similar) **Accent Color:** Dark green (#00796B) #### Section Title ``` 🌱 FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT (Large, bold, dark green text) ``` #### Definition Box **Background:** White with green left border ``` TITLE: What is it? TEXT: Ongoing evaluation during the learning process to monitor student progress and provide immediate feedback for improvement. ``` #### Feature Cards (6 cards in 2x3 grid) **Each card:** White background, green top border, shadow effect ``` Card 1: 🎯 PURPOSE Guide and improve learning while it's happening Card 2: ⏰ TIMING During instruction and learning activities Card 3: 📈 FEEDBACK Immediate and actionable for students and teachers Card 4: 🏆 STAKES Low-stakes, often ungraded or low-weighted Card 5: 🔄 FREQUENCY Frequent and ongoing throughout learning Card 6: 💡 BENEFITS Identifies gaps early, adjusts instruction, builds confidence ``` #### Examples Box **Background:** White with rounded corners ``` TITLE: 📝 Examples LIST ITEMS (each with bullet point): • Exit tickets and quick polls • Peer feedback sessions • Think-pair-share activities • Observation checklists • Draft reviews and peer editing • Kahoot quizzes and games • One-minute papers • Self-reflection journals ``` --- ### RIGHT COLUMN - Summative Assessment **Background Color:** Light orange/peach (#FFF3E0 or similar) **Accent Color:** Dark orange (#D84315) #### Section Title ``` 📋 SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (Large, bold, dark orange text) ``` #### Definition Box **Background:** White with orange left border ``` TITLE: What is it? TEXT: Evaluation at the end of an instructional period to measure student achievement and assign grades. ``` #### Feature Cards (6 cards in 2x3 grid) **Each card:** White background, orange top border, shadow effect ``` Card 1: 🎯 PURPOSE Evaluate and measure final learning outcomes Card 2: ⏰ TIMING End of units, courses, or learning periods Card 3: 📊 FEEDBACK Comprehensive evaluation with final scores Card 4: 🏆 STAKES High-stakes, heavily weighted for grades Card 5: 🔄 FREQUENCY Less frequent, at key milestones Card 6: 💡 BENEFITS Measures achievement, provides accountability, documents progress ``` #### Examples Box **Background:** White with rounded corners ``` TITLE: 📝 Examples LIST ITEMS (each with bullet point): • Final exams and midterms • Standardized tests • End-of-unit projects • Research papers • Presentations and portfolios • Capstone projects • Performance assessments • Comprehensive assignments ``` --- ## 🔍 Bottom Section - Key Differences **Background:** Purple/pink gradient **Text:** White text ### Title ``` 🔍 Key Differences at a Glance ``` ### Four Comparison Cards (2x2 grid) **Each card:** White background, rounded corners, purple headers ``` Card 1: 🕐 WHEN THEY HAPPEN Formative: During learning Summative: After learning Card 2: 🎯 MAIN GOAL Formative: Improve learning Summative: Measure achievement Card 3: 📊 IMPACT ON GRADES Formative: Low or no impact Summative: Major impact Card 4: 🔄 USE OF RESULTS Formative: Adjust teaching and learning Summative: Document and report achievement ``` --- ## 🎨 Canva Design Tips ### Color Palette - **Formative Section:** - Background: Light mint/sage green (#E8F5E8) - Accent: Forest green (#00796B) - **Summative Section:** - Background: Light peach (#FFF3E0) - Accent: Burnt orange (#D84315) - **Header:** Blue gradient (#4FACFE to #00F2FE) - **Comparison:** Purple gradient (#F093FB to #F5576C) ### Typography Suggestions - **Headers:** Bold, sans-serif (Montserrat, Poppins, or Canva's default bold) - **Body Text:** Clean, readable (Open Sans, Lato, or similar) - **Sizes:** - Main title: 48-60pt - Section titles: 36-42pt - Card titles: 20-24pt - Body text: 14-16pt ### Element Suggestions in Canva - **Icons:** Use Canva's emoji or icon library - **Borders:** Add subtle borders to cards (2-3px) - **Shadows:** Apply drop shadows to cards for depth - **Spacing:** Keep consistent margins (20-30px between elements) - **Alignment:** Center-align titles, left-align body text ### Canva Template Search Terms - "Educational infographic" - "Comparison chart" - "Two-column layout" - "Assessment template" - "Teaching resource" --- ## 📐 Layout Dimensions **Recommended Canva Format:** - **Portrait Poster:** 18" x 24" (for printing) - **Social Media:** 1080 x 1350px (Instagram) - **Presentation:** 1920 x 1080px (landscape) - **Document:** 8.5" x 11" (standard letter) --- ## ✅ Quick Canva Steps 1. Choose your preferred template size 2. Set up the two-column layout using Canva's grid feature 3. Apply background colors to each section 4. Add text boxes for all content above 5. Insert icons/emojis as decorative elements 6. Create cards using rectangle shapes with rounded corners 7. Apply shadows and borders for visual appeal 8. Adjust spacing and alignment
