Which term evaluates course effectiveness after completion?

• A. Student evaluations
• B. Summative evaluation
• C. Planning model
• D. Projected training aids

Answer: (B)

The test is looking for the assessment that determines whether learners met the course goals after the course ends. That is summative evaluation. It is performed at the end of a program to judge overall effectiveness, measure outcomes, and inform decisions about certification, continuation, or improvements.

Student evaluations focus on participants’ satisfaction and feedback about the course or instructor, not the actual achievement of learning objectives. A planning model is a framework used in designing the course, not assessing its effectiveness. Projected training aids are materials planned for use in instruction, not an evaluation method.