Formative assessment is a very useful tool for teachers to get instant feedback and determine a student’s comprehension. Below are a collection of strategies I’ve found to be successful in the middle and high school settings.
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College Board’s Springboard program has some fantastic strategies.
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Read this article by Catherine Garrison and Michael Ehringhaus, Ph. D
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Review the PPT from a staff development I conducted in 2012 with an Instructional Specialist detailing Formative Assessment. Be sure to watch the video included.