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Using Formative Assessment to Enhance Learning Achievement and Academic Self-Concept

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What is Formative Assessment?

Formative assessment is a type of assessment that is used to monitor student progress and provide feedback during the learning process. It is distinct from summative assessment, which is used to evaluate student learning at the end of a unit or course. Formative assessment can take many different forms, such as quizzes, homework assignments, class discussions, and observations.

Using Formative Assessment to Enhance Learning, Achievement, and Academic Self-Regulation (Student Assessment for Educators)

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Benefits of Formative Assessment

Formative assessment has a number of benefits for students, including:

Improved learning achievement
Increased motivation
Improved self-assessment skills
Enhanced academic self-concept

For teachers, formative assessment provides information about how students are progressing and allows them to make adjustments to their teaching accordingly. This can help to ensure that all students are learning and that no one is falling behind.

How to Implement Formative Assessment in the Classroom

There are many different ways to implement formative assessment in the classroom. Some common methods include:

Quizzes
Homework assignments
Class discussions
Observations
Student self-assessments

The key to successful formative assessment is to use it regularly and to provide feedback to students in a timely manner. Feedback should be specific, actionable, and encouraging. It should help students to identify their strengths and weaknesses and to develop strategies for improvement.

Formative assessment is a powerful tool that can be used to improve student learning. It provides teachers with information about how students are progressing and allows them to make adjustments to their teaching accordingly. Formative assessment can also help students to identify their strengths and weaknesses and to develop strategies for improvement. By implementing formative assessment in the classroom, teachers can help to ensure that all students are learning and that they are on track to success.

Using Formative Assessment to Enhance Learning, Achievement, and Academic Self-Regulation (Student Assessment for Educators)

by R.M. de Loera

4 out of 5