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Formative Assessment and Elementary School Student Academic Achievement: A Review of the Evidence (Klute, Apthorp, Harlacher, Reale, & Marzano, 2017)

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Formative Assessment and Elementary School Student Academic Achievement: A Review of the Evidence (Klute, Apthorp, Harlacher, Reale, & Marzano, 2017)

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This review finds that implementing formative assessment in upper elementary schools tends to boost student academic achievement (especially in math more than reading or writing). Key findings include that “other-directed” formative assessments (i.e. led by teachers or computer programs) are more effective overall, though student-directed assessments also help, particularly in math. The study suggests that using formative assessment frequently, providing feedback, and involving students actively lead to better outcomes.

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A breakdown of Instructional Models and Strategies chart. This is a copy of an assignment from ELM-211.

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Instructional Models and Strategies with Examples

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Instructional Models and Strategies with Examples

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Instructional Models and Strategies

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Sample lesson plan I created for MAT-150 at GCU. 

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Sample Lesson Plan from MAT-150 course with an activity

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Contextual Factors Flyer created in my Educational Psychology class at GCU (ELM-210).

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Strategies for Responding to Contextual Factors in K-8 Classrooms

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Haines, Acura - Contextual Factors Flyer

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Family Night Newsletter created in ELM-201.

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Check out this US Letter designed by Acura H…

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A simple chart outlining strategies for supporting diverse learners such as ELLs, students with disabilities, gifted learners, and students performing below grade level.

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Differentiation Bank created in ELM-211 at GCU. 

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This differentiation bank was created using a third grade ELA standard and a fifth grade Math standard.

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Exit tickets are a quick, formative assessment strategy used at the end of a lesson to check for understanding. Students complete a short task—such as solving a problem, answering a question, or reflecting on what they learned—before leaving class. Teachers can use this feedback to identify misconceptions, adjust instruction, and plan future lessons. Exit tickets provide immediate insight into student learning while encouraging students to reflect on their own progress.

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Blooket is a free online game-based learning platform that allows teachers to create or use pre-made question sets to review academic content. Students answer questions in real time while engaging in interactive games that make practice fun and motivating. Teachers can use Blooket as a formative assessment tool or a review strategy for math, ELA, science, and social studies.

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How It Works

1. Teachers create a free account at www.blooket.com.

2. Choose from existing question sets or build your own.

3. Launch a game mode (e.g., Gold Quest, Café, Tower Defense).

4. Students join with a code on their own devices.

5. As students answer correctly, they earn points/items within the game, while teachers get real-time data on performance.

Key Features

Free Version Available: Teachers can create unlimited question sets and host games at no cost.

Engagement: Students enjoy the competition and variety of game modes, which helps them stay focused on the review.

Assessment: Provides immediate feedback on student understanding, helping teachers identify areas for reteaching.

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Differentiated Engagement Strategies for K–8 Classrooms

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Differentiated Engagement Strategies for K–8 Classrooms

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These strategies differentiate instruction by providing multiple entry points for learning, supporting EL students, students with disabilities, and diverse learners through choice, structure, and intentional use of technology.

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Differentiated Engagement Strategies for K–8 Classrooms