Formative assessment is a process used during teaching and learning to improve student outcomes. It’s one of the most effective instructional interventions that schools can adopt. Check out our informational briefs to learn more!
What Administrators Need to Know About the Formative Assessment Process
School administrators juggle many competing responsibilities while working to fulfill most districts’ stated mission to provide a quality education to all students. Toward that goal, they are charged with helping their staffs select the instructional methods, programs, and support needed to help all students learn. This is where the formative assessment process enters the picture.
- Formative assessment process and improved learning
- Greatest impact on low-performing students
What Local and State Policymakers Need to Know About the Formative Assessment Process
Did you know that the formative assessment process is one of the most effective instructional interventions that schools can adopt? This revelation is just one of the many important facts policymakers need to know about the formative assessment process and how it fits into a balanced system of assessment of learning and assessment for learning.
- Effective instructional intervention to close achievement gaps
- Using the formative assessment process in concert with other initiatives