Which statement accurately differentiates formative and summative assessments in physical education and aligns with TEKS objectives?

• A. Formative assessments are ongoing checks during instruction (exit tickets, skill checks); summative assessments evaluate mastery at unit end (final performance task, standardized skill test); both should align to TEKS objectives.
• B. Formative assessments rely on standardized tests; summative assessments are informal checks during instruction.
• C. Formative assessments are not used to inform instruction and are used only for grading; summative assessments are used for communication only.
• D. Formative assessments are only for attendance records; summative assessments determine grades.

Answer: (A)