While Assessment Prompts are used to check that each Learning Goal has been achieved, formative assessment should be ongoing and occur throughout Learning Activities as well. Keep in mind that a Learning Activity may last for an extended time. It is important to not wait for the Assessment Prompt to check for understanding. Build in “quick checks” during the Learning Activity.

Many of the engagement strategies you have learned about also serve as quick checks for understanding. For example, when students write on chart paper, talk with a partner or do a quick write, teachers have an opportunity to formatively assess learning.