fetal presentation

the way the fetus is oriented during the birth process, specifically whether or not the fetus is exiting the birth canal head first. If the fetus is oriented so that it will be delivered buttocks first, this is known as a breech birth (or breech presentation); breech births are associated with risks to mother and baby (see birth injury).

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January 28th 2025

summative evaluation

1. the appraisal of a student’s achievement at the conclusion of an educational program. Also called terminal assessment.

2. in evaluation research, an attempt to assess the overall effectiveness of a program in meeting its objectives and goals after it is in operation. This is in contrast to formative evaluation, which is used to help in the development of the program. Also called ex post facto evaluation. See also outcome evaluation.