Formative & summative
Formative and summative assessment, on one platform
Assessment for learning and assessment of learning, powered by the same question banks — low-stakes practice with instant feedback, and secure, graded exams. One continuous picture of every learner.
- For & of learning
- One question bank
- Shared analytics
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Two modes, one platform
Assessment for learning — and of learning
Great programmes need both: frequent, low-stakes checks that drive learning, and rigorous, high-stakes assessments that measure it. Synap does both, from the same content.
Formative
Assessment for learning
- Low-stakes, unlimited practice
- Instant feedback and model answers
- Spaced Learning that builds mastery
Summative
Assessment of learning
- Secure, proctored, graded exams
- Moderation, resolution and grade bands
- Certificates on success
Formative
Build understanding, one check at a time
Give learners frequent, low-stakes ways to test themselves and act on the results. Practice questions are marked instantly, with feedback and model answers that turn every attempt into a learning moment.
Synap’s Spaced Learning engine tracks each learner to mastery, resurfacing the right questions at the right time — so formative practice genuinely moves the needle.
Explore exam prep, revision & mocksInstant feedback
Auto-marked practice with per-option feedback and model answers.
Spaced Learning
Adaptive revision that tracks each learner to mastery.
Question banks & mocks
Large banks for self-practice, quizzes and mock exams.
Progress & mastery
See how understanding builds across topics over time.
Summative
Measure achievement, defensibly
When it counts, run secure, standardised exams with proctoring, lockdown and reliable delivery at scale. Mark objectively where you can, and with rubrics and multiple marker roles where you can’t.
Moderation and resolution rules produce a defensible final grade, and certificates recognise success — all backed by item- and exam-level psychometrics.
Explore standardised testingSecure, proctored exams
Proctoring, lockdown and high-concurrency delivery.
Grading & moderation
Marker roles, resolution rules and grade bands.
Certificates
Issue digital certificates automatically on success.
Psychometrics
Item difficulty, discrimination and KR-20 reliability.
One continuous picture
Practice and exams, joined up
Because formative and summative run on the same platform and the same question banks, they reinforce each other.
One shared question bank
Author once and use content across practice, mocks and exams.
Practice that feeds the exam
The revision learners do maps directly onto what they’re assessed on.
The same analytics
Analyse practice and exams with the same tagging and psychometrics — by topic, skill and cohort.
One familiar experience
Learners use a single platform end to end — no context-switching.
See it in action
Run formative and summative assessment in one place
Book a tailored demo and we’ll show you how practice and exams reinforce each other on Synap.
Goes further with the platform
Everything the assessment lifecycle needs
Formative and summative are two parts of Synap. Combine them with the rest of the platform.
Exam prep, revision & mocks
Question banks, Spaced Learning and realistic mocks.
Explore exam prepSingle Best Answer & standardised testing
Rigorous written exams, psychometrics and mocks.
Explore SBAsMarking & grading
Marker roles, moderation, resolution and grading.
View markingAssessment security
Proctoring, lockdown and reliable exam-day infrastructure.
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What our customers say
The features we like most about Synap are the spaced learning, mock exams, and the customer support we receive by the Synap team! When we want to make changes, they are always there to help us through the process.
Driver Operations Executive | FreeNow
The platform structure (library items placed into collections) makes multiple course variations very easy, saving significant amounts of time. Easily the best learning platform I have worked with or interacted with as a student.
Data & Automation | Frasers
Synap came to our rescue when we needed a platform for computer-based testing, with a short turnaround time. Readily customizable, easy to use. We are very impressed with Synap and hope to continue working with them for our annual testing needs.
Chair | AAO
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Assessment for learning, and of learning
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