Formative Assessment: Making It Happen in the Classroom

A practical, in-depth guide to implementing formative assessment in your classroom!

Formative assessment allows teachers to identify and close gaps in student understanding and move learning forward. This research-based book walks readers through every step of the process and offers illustrative examples across a range of subject areas and grade levels. This book explains how to:

• Clearly articulate learning progressions, learning goals, and success criteria
• Select strategies for assessment and provide quality feedback
• Engage students in self-assessment and self-management
• Create a classroom environment that values feedback as part of the learning process