What type of evaluation assesses an individual's performance at the end of a given time period?

Summative evaluation is designed to assess an individual's performance after a specific period has concluded, typically to evaluate the effectiveness of a training program or learning experience. This type of evaluation focuses on the outcomes, results, or accomplishments that have been achieved by the end of the designated time frame. It can provide valuable insights into whether the goals of training or education have been met and can inform decisions about future instruction or support for the individual.

In contrast to formative evaluation, which occurs during the instructional process and is intended to provide ongoing feedback to enhance learning, summative evaluation waits until the end of an instructional period to measure performance comprehensively. Continuous evaluation is characterized by ongoing assessments that occur throughout the learning process, rather than at a fixed endpoint. Informal evaluation is more casual and unstructured, often lacking systematic methods for measuring performance.