Powerful intervention that teachers can use to increase student learning
Students must know how they are doing to assess their performance against expectations
Teachers cannot provide feedback or adjust instruction unless they know how well all students are learning
Formative assessment increases student engagement and student learning
NOT formative assessment until teachers modify the way they teach or what students do to increase learning
Checks for understanding, checklists, or rubrics can be used to assess student learning
White boards
Graphic organizers
Quick writes/brain dumps
Review games
Thumbs up/Thumbs down
Quizzes or tests
Can be used by students to reflect on their learning and to see growth and success