Gathering Evidence of Students' Learning
Formative Assessments
A process of gathering evidence about what students know and understand, their misconceptions, and their incomplete knowledge.
Characteristics of Formative Assessments
•Informal
•During regular class period
•Linked to instruction
•Quick and Easy
•Not marked or graded
•Provide descriptive feedback
•Followed by a plan
Characteristics of Formative Assessments
•Informal
•During regular class period
•Linked to instruction
•Quick and Easy
•Not marked or graded
•Provide descriptive feedback
•Followed by a plan
Formative Assessment Feedback
•Timely, actionable feedback helps students know what is correct and what they need to rethink
•Provide specific feedback tied to predefined criteria, with opportunities to revise or apply feedback before final submission.
•Feedback may be corrective and forward-looking, rather than just evaluative.
•Examples include comments on multiple paper drafts, criterion discussions during 1-on-1 conferences, and regular online quizzes.
Either oral or written, quality feedback moves student learning forward
•Timely, actionable feedback helps students know what is correct and what they need to rethink
•Provide specific feedback tied to predefined criteria, with opportunities to revise or apply feedback before final submission.
•Feedback may be corrective and forward-looking, rather than just evaluative.
•Examples include comments on multiple paper drafts, criterion discussions during 1-on-1 conferences, and regular online quizzes.
Either oral or written, quality feedback moves student learning forward
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Student Self Assessment |
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