What is formative assessment?
"Formative is assessment FOR learning, not assessment OF learning." The actual definition of formative assessment is not explicitly stated, however some general characteristics of formative assessment are given. Formative assessment: "emphasizes the quality rather than the quantity of student work [and] prizes giving advice and guidance over giving grades." So essentially, formative assessment is examining the quality of a student's work and providing thoughtful comments as opposed to assigning a grade.
What is the CENTRAL purpose of formative assessment?
Formative assessment primarily allows students to "see how closely their own work matches a given goal", which in turn allows them to "monitor their own learning."
Connect a best practice in formative assessment to one research-based strategy.
Formative assessment ties into "setting objectives" since it allows students to see where they are in relation to where they hope to be, and where the instructor expects them to be.
Give an example of how a specific assessment can be used formatively and summatively.
A rubric could be used formatively to show a class what is expected for a specific paper or project. That same rubric could be used summatively to assign a grade to a paper or project.
Give an example from your field placement related to formative assessment and timing.
Formative assessment is used rarely within my observation environment. Most assessment is summative and routine. The quiz schedule and grading system for homework is consistent and commentary on student work is minimal.
What are some strategies to help formative assessment be more effective when providing students with feedback?
One strategy outlined is to allow "appropriate" wait time before responding. The article states that "premature" intervention can frustrate students or impede their understanding. One example cited is a journal entry - grading it and assessing promptly after it is assigned doesn't really give the student much time to work with the material.
Name two advantages to high quality formative assessment.
"Formative assessment . . . fosters student motivation, on-task behavior, and self awareness." Formative assessment encourages students to hold themselves to a higher standard, set higher goals and generally feel more confident in their abilities.
What are some challenges to implementing high quality formative assessment?
Improper implementation of formative assessment can appear as if an instructor is "shirking off responsibilities" by not providing a grade. The assessment has to have value and be connected to materials that outline the benefits and desired outcomes of using formative assessment.
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