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Understanding and

Using Formative
Assessments:
Assessment for
Learning
Formative assessments are an integral part of effective teaching and
learning. They provide valuable insights into student understanding and
guide instruction. Through ongoing monitoring and feedback, formative
assessments help tailor teaching to individual needs, enhancing learning
outcomes.

SA by Sevara Abdumalikova
What are formative
assessments?
1 Ongoing Assessment 2 Focused on Learning
Formative assessments are They aim to identify learning
ongoing, frequent checks of gaps and areas for
student understanding, improvement, focusing on
providing real-time the learning process rather
feedback. than simply grading.

3 Informative for 4 Collaborative


Teachers Process
Formative assessments help Formative assessments
teachers understand how involve students actively in
students are learning, the assessment process,
enabling them to adjust their encouraging self-reflection
teaching strategies and ownership of their
accordingly. learning.
Benefits of formative assessment
Improved Student Learning Enhanced Teacher Practice Increased Student
Motivation
Formative assessments provide timely Formative assessments inform teacher
feedback, enabling students to practice, enabling them to adjust their Formative assessments promote
address learning gaps and improve teaching strategies to better meet student engagement and motivation
their understanding. student needs. by emphasizing growth, progress, and
individual learning journeys.
Strategies for formative
assessment
Exit Tickets Think-Pair-Share
Brief questions or tasks at the Students think individually,
end of a lesson to gauge discuss their thoughts with a
student understanding and partner, and share their ideas
identify any areas needing with the class, promoting active
clarification. learning and peer feedback.

Quick Quizzes Learning Logs


Short, informal quizzes assess Students reflect on their
understanding of key concepts, learning, identifying what they
providing immediate feedback learned, what they found
and identifying areas for challenging, and what they
reteaching. want to learn more about.
Creating effective formative assessment tasks
Timely Feedback
Clear Learning Objectives Provide timely and specific feedback to students, focusing
Align assessment tasks with specific learning objectives to on strengths and areas for improvement, enabling them
ensure they effectively measure student understanding. to make adjustments and progress.

1 2 3

Variety of Tasks
Use a range of assessment tasks to cater to different
learning styles and provide opportunities for students to
demonstrate their understanding in various ways.
Providing meaningful
feedback
Specific and Actionable
Feedback should be specific to the student's work,
1
identifying strengths and areas for improvement, and
providing concrete suggestions for improvement.

Descriptive and Positive


Focus on the student's efforts and progress, acknowledging
2
their strengths and encouraging their continued growth and
development.

Focus on Learning
Help students understand why their work was successful or
3
not, providing insights into their learning process and how
they can improve in the future.
Using data from formative
assessments
Collect data Analyze data to Use data to inform
systematically identify patterns instruction and
and trends adjust teaching
strategies
Integrating formative
assessment into
instruction

Collaborative Planning
Teachers should collaborate to design and implement formative
assessments that align with shared learning goals and standards.

Feedback Systems
Establish clear systems for providing and receiving feedback, ensuring
that students and teachers have opportunities for ongoing dialogue and
reflection.

Reflective Practice
Regularly reflect on the effectiveness of formative assessments,
identifying areas for improvement and adapting strategies based on
student needs.
Conclusion: Improving
learning through
assessment
Formative assessments are a powerful tool for enhancing learning. By
providing ongoing feedback, identifying learning gaps, and adapting
instruction, formative assessments empower students to take ownership
of their learning and achieve their full potential.

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