Summative Assessment in English Teaching and Its Implications for Students’ Emotional State

This study analyzes the influence of summative assessment on the emotional state of high school students, this part of a literature review of previous studies. The main objective is mainly focused on understanding how summative assessment impacts on students' emotions and thus, on the effectiveness in learning English as a foreign language. Therefore, this research adopts a qualitative approach, in which a bibliographic matrix was used to search and synthesize the respective information from verified academic sources. The results highlighted that summative evaluation is understood as the formal process that measures student learning at the end of an academic period, which can generate negative emotions such as anxiety and stress, due to the high pressure to obtain good results. However, positive emotions, such as relief and satisfaction, were also identified after successful completion of the summative assessment process. This research concludes that summative assessment has a significant emotional impact, with both positive and negative effects, depending on factors such as preparation, emotional support, and individual perception of performance. Therefore, it is recommended that teachers implement strategies to help students manage their emotions, create a positive evaluative environment, and encourage holistic preparation that integrates academic skills and emotional support. In conclusion, summative assessment in English language teaching was found to be associated with a strong emotional charge, which can be both positive and negative. Depending on the level of preparation, emotional support, and subjective perception of performance, English language learners are forced to deal with a high level of stress. Therefore, in order to reduce the negative impact of this factor, teachers should employ a number of techniques and strategies that help students better cope with their emotions, create a healthier assessment environment, and promote comprehensive preparation focused on integrating emotional support and academic skills.

• Glavni autor: Ortega Grefa, Jordan Ariel (author)
• Format: bachelorThesis
• Izdano: 2025
• Teme: EVALUACIÓN SUMATIVA; ESTADOS EMOCIONALES,; ESTRÉS; TRANQUILIDAD
• Online pristup: http://dspace.unach.edu.ec/handle/51000/14792