Define: Summative evaluation

The meaning of “Summative evaluation” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is Summative evaluation defined in a legal contract?

  • Summative evaluation means an exhaustive appraisal at the end of a certain period which includes necessary observations and data at a certain level. Additional data could be included, all at the evaluator's discretion.
    Seen in 15 SEC filings
  • Summative evaluation means an annual assessment summarizing an educator's performance over a school year, used to guide employment-related decisions.
    Seen in 12 SEC filings
  • Summative evaluation means a performance evaluation covering all aspects of an evaluation framework. Seen in 12 SEC filings
  • Summative evaluation means a summary and conclusion drawn from evaluation data, potentially including formative evaluation data.
    Seen in 8 SEC filings
  • Summative evaluation means an evaluation that contributes to a decision regarding continuance of employment.
    Seen in 7 SEC filings
  • Summative evaluation means an evaluation of a leader's performance within a building or district, assessing all applicable standards and functions of an evaluation framework.
    Seen in 7 SEC filings
  • Summative evaluation means the final, comprehensive judgement of performance on an educational experience or rotation.
    Seen in 7 SEC filings
  • Summative evaluation means an evaluation used to finalise a rating on each standard as well as overall rating of performance. It can also form a basis for personnel decisions.
    Seen in 7 SEC filings

Note: The Genie AI Legal Assistant pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

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Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

Summative evaluation means a comprehensive final assessment of performance in a given period, contributing to employment decisions.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Evaluating job performance.
  • Annual performance reviews.
  • Deciding employment continuation or contracts renewal.

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

Summative evaluation means a judgement finalising ratings on standards, influencing personnel decisions.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Vendor performance evaluation.
  • Evaluating service based standards.
  • Determining promotion eligibility.

Relevant Sectors

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Summative evaluation means a comprehensive final assessment of performance in a given period, contributing to employment decisions.

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