Formative
Formative
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A web-based tool that allows teachers to create assignments, deliver them to students, receive results, and provide individualized feedback in real-time.
3-12
BSD Paid (6-12)
Requires Building Funds (3-5)
Content Agnostic
What is Formative All About?
What is Formative All About?
Technology assisted formative assessment in the classroom. Teachers can create tasks which students can respond to on their chromebooks (including drawing on the screen, drag and drop, multiple-choice, free response, audio response, etc). Teachers can observe student work on all devices and use a variety of views to facilitate classroom discussions based on student-created artifacts.
Curricular Uses, Resources, & Tutorials
Curricular Uses, Resources, & Tutorials
Formative can be used in any content area. While this platform's premium version is paid for by BSD in grades 6-12, we do recommend this platform for grades 3-12. There is a free version as well.
Here are the different content and question types that you can build in Formative. The tool is very simple and easy to learn. There are pre-created Formatives in many BSD content areas that you can find in the Library.
Check out these PD sessions specifically for BSD. Sessions include:
Formative 101
Formative & Canvas
Formative In-Person Learning
Teacher-Paced Mode
New Features
For more videos, check out Formative's YouTube Channel.
Check out this slide deck with tons of resources and information.
Digital Framework Connections:
The SAMR model, developed by Dr. Ruben Puentedura (see more here), reminds us to think about ways to use technology to redefine tasks and add functions that could not be done without the technology, rather than substitutions all the time. Below are some ways Adobe Creative Express can be used at each stage of the SAMR Model.
Substitution: The exams provided by Formative can substitute exams that have traditionally been distributed using pencil and paper.
Augmentation: Uploading an answer key to Formative makes grading seamless, rather than requiring the teacher to dutifully check the answer key for each student submission. Additionally, with instant feedback, students can self check as they work.
Modification: Formative’s ability to seamlessly integrate slide decks, videos, links, and previously-created content allows the teacher to create a one-stop-shop for students to engage with all the parts of their lesson.
Redefinition: The tool’s ability to let teachers observe students’ work in real-time, from one screen, is a significant redefining characteristic.
Training & Support
Training & Support
Have questions or need support?
Technical issues: Submit a Help Desk Ticket or reach out to Jennifer Mann
Purchasing: reach out to Jennifer Mann
Training: reach out to Jennifer Mann
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