Outline the Major Distinctions Between Formative (Assessment FOR Learning) and Summative

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Essay

Outline the major distinctions between formative (assessment FOR learning) and summative (assessment OF learning) assessment strategies. Explain when and why a teacher might use such concepts in order to provide effective instruction.

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Definitions:

Toe-Touch Weight Bearing

A partial weight-bearing rehabilitation technique where the patient can only touch the toe of the injured leg on the ground for balance, without transferring weight onto it.

Prosthesis

A device designed to replace a missing part of the body or to make a part of the body function better.

Postanesthesia Care Unit

A specialized hospital unit where patients are monitored and recover immediately after anesthesia and surgery.

Pulse Oximetry

A noninvasive method to measure the saturation of oxygen (SpO2) in the blood, typically using a sensor placed on a thin part of the patient's body.