In Practice: Frequency

From the Rubric

• Incomplete: Assessments are few and infrequent. 

• Aligned: Multiple assessments are administered during the duration of the course. 

• Exemplary: Frequent assessments occur at regular intervals throughout the course, providing students with timely feedback on learning and performance. 

How to Implement

Formative assessments are opportunities to check-in on student learning. The more frequent these assessments occur, the more opportunities instructors have to offer the valuable support, guidance, and feedback to students. Consider a weekly discussion, knowledge check, or reflection assignment to provide the feedback and contact to students at regular intervals throughout the class.