Specific Methods of Formative Assessment by Amanda Fox Fox https://padlet.com/a_fox3/formativeassessmentmethods Please comment on helpful resources, or add your own resources and ideas to the appropriate sections! en-us 2018-09-23 19:46:37 UTC 2025-09-01 10:37:32 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Hearts.png a_fox3 https://padlet.com/a_fox3/formativeassessmentmethods/wish/284795087 Formative assessment is the repeated measurement of student understanding through various types of assessment. The goal is to monitor students and provide instructor's feedback for moving forward and improvement in lesson planning. ]]> 2018-09-23 20:06:57 UTC https://padlet.com/a_fox3/formativeassessmentmethods/wish/284795087 Student Self-Assessment: The Key to Stronger Student Motivation and Higher Achievement kristen_healy https://padlet.com/a_fox3/formativeassessmentmethods/wish/284795888 Self-Assessment's powerful impact on student performance, in both classroom evaluations and large-scale accountability assessment, allows students to guide their own learning and adopt the criteria for judging their own success.
Self-assessment is a productive process in which students self-monitor, self-evaluate, and identify correctives regarding their learning abilities for the purpose of self-improvement in their education. (McMillan, Hearn, 2008)
]]> 2018-09-23 20:13:16 UTC https://padlet.com/a_fox3/formativeassessmentmethods/wish/284795888 Example: Plickers a_fox3 https://padlet.com/a_fox3/formativeassessmentmethods/wish/284795982 An efficient, easy to use digital method of collecting student responses to questions, in order to know if they understand the content. Create your questions, scan the classroom, and instantly view students results!]]> 2018-09-23 20:14:00 UTC https://padlet.com/a_fox3/formativeassessmentmethods/wish/284795982 Using Technology for Formative Assessment to Improve Students’ Learning. a_fox3 https://padlet.com/a_fox3/formativeassessmentmethods/wish/284797024 Elmahdi et al.'s article is on a study that found the immediate feedback of Plickers improves students, participation, saves learning time, guarantees equal participation opportunities, and creates a fun and exciting learning environment (Elmahdi, 20018). Thus, the findings encourage teachers to incorporate a technology based program for formative assessment, such as Plickers, to provide students with engaging and immediate feedback. ]]> 2018-09-23 20:23:40 UTC https://padlet.com/a_fox3/formativeassessmentmethods/wish/284797024 Benefits a_fox3 https://padlet.com/a_fox3/formativeassessmentmethods/wish/284798569
  • Fun, engaging and effective
  • Efficient in class use
  • Immediate feedback for students and teacher
  • Free to use, just print or buy student cards
  • Can be used at any grade level
  • Helps teachers know their effectiveness
    • ]]>     2018-09-23 20:37:11 UTC https://padlet.com/a_fox3/formativeassessmentmethods/wish/284798569     Formative Assessment in Seven Good Moves dallas_david https://padlet.com/a_fox3/formativeassessmentmethods/wish/284798631 According to Duckor, teachers can practice the seven basic moves outlined in the article to become better formative assessors.  These 7 basic moves “topped the list of the most influential practices that improve student outcomes”.  The relationships and connections made through this practice between teachers, students and principals can also become stronger. (Duckor, 2014).]]> 2018-09-23 20:37:43 UTC https://padlet.com/a_fox3/formativeassessmentmethods/wish/284798631 Limitations a_fox3 https://padlet.com/a_fox3/formativeassessmentmethods/wish/284799678
  • Cost. Some tech programs require students have a device.
  • Programs can take extensive prep time to set up or explain to students how they work. However, once set up these programs are extremely quick and easy to use. 
  • Teachers must know how to create effective questions.

    • ]]>     2018-09-23 20:47:30 UTC https://padlet.com/a_fox3/formativeassessmentmethods/wish/284799678     a_fox3 https://padlet.com/a_fox3/formativeassessmentmethods/wish/284799757 2018-09-23 20:48:23 UTC https://padlet.com/a_fox3/formativeassessmentmethods/wish/284799757 BONUS: another technological resource a_fox3 https://padlet.com/a_fox3/formativeassessmentmethods/wish/284800778 iclicker]]> 2018-09-23 20:56:57 UTC https://padlet.com/a_fox3/formativeassessmentmethods/wish/284800778 BONUS: another technological resource a_fox3 https://padlet.com/a_fox3/formativeassessmentmethods/wish/284800947 Socrative]]> 2018-09-23 20:58:19 UTC https://padlet.com/a_fox3/formativeassessmentmethods/wish/284800947 BONUS: another technological resource a_fox3 https://padlet.com/a_fox3/formativeassessmentmethods/wish/284801032 Kahoot!]]> 2018-09-23 20:59:11 UTC https://padlet.com/a_fox3/formativeassessmentmethods/wish/284801032 BONUS: another technological resource a_fox3 https://padlet.com/a_fox3/formativeassessmentmethods/wish/284801192 recaP]]> 2018-09-23 21:00:49 UTC https://padlet.com/a_fox3/formativeassessmentmethods/wish/284801192 Example: Super Teachers Worksheets dallas_david https://padlet.com/a_fox3/formativeassessmentmethods/wish/284803000 Super Teacher Worksheets provides resources that include a number of activities for student learning.  It is also a place where teachers can use and add their ideas and lessons to share with other educators.]]> 2018-09-23 21:18:15 UTC https://padlet.com/a_fox3/formativeassessmentmethods/wish/284803000 Benefits a_fox3 https://padlet.com/a_fox3/formativeassessmentmethods/wish/284804399
  • Teachers become better at formative assessment through practice of the 7 moves.
  • Builds relationships for students, teachers, and principals. 
  • Teachers save time by using this online content rather than creating their own assessments
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  • Formative assessments are not limited to only the 7 moves outlined. 
  • Knowing how students are progressing based on prior experiences and progression on different topics. 
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  • Student Self Regulation through consistent confirmation of learning.
  •  Motivation enhancement for  students
  • Teacher awareness of their effectiveness and decision making on moving forward
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  • Creativity beyond content may be limited
  • Inaccurate if multiple types of assessment are not used
  • Time consuming to come up with repeated assessments
  • Narrowed student learning to right/wrong instead of practical use if not used effectively
  • Teachers should use results to move their lessons forward, otherwise the formative assessment is a waste
    • ]]>     2018-09-23 21:30:57 UTC https://padlet.com/a_fox3/formativeassessmentmethods/wish/284804455     Benefits a_fox3 https://padlet.com/a_fox3/formativeassessmentmethods/wish/284804503
  • Increased confidence and more motivation to learn
  • Encourages students to become independent learners
  • Increases enthusiasm for collaborative working 
  • Students can become users of assessment alongside the teacher
  • Students become better learners and can achieve self improvement more easily
    • ]]>     2018-09-23 21:31:18 UTC https://padlet.com/a_fox3/formativeassessmentmethods/wish/284804503     Benefits a_fox3 https://padlet.com/a_fox3/formativeassessmentmethods/wish/284804544
  • Help educator plan more targeted instructions
  • Align classroom teaching strategies 
  • Help educators effectively guide students
    • ]]>     2018-09-23 21:31:42 UTC https://padlet.com/a_fox3/formativeassessmentmethods/wish/284804544     Limitations a_fox3 https://padlet.com/a_fox3/formativeassessmentmethods/wish/284804551
  • task outside the learners skill falls out of the ZPD
  • ZPD cannot accurately picture a child's learning style, teacher must find this.
  • Ability level and motivation is hard to determine

    • ]]>     2018-09-23 21:31:45 UTC https://padlet.com/a_fox3/formativeassessmentmethods/wish/284804551     What is ZPD? a_fox3 https://padlet.com/a_fox3/formativeassessmentmethods/wish/284804993 "The ZPD referes to the difference between what a learner can do without help and what he or she can achieve with guidance and encouragement from a skilled partner. Thus, the term “proximal” refers those skills that the learner is “close” to mastering." (McLeod, 2018)]]> 2018-09-23 21:36:01 UTC https://padlet.com/a_fox3/formativeassessmentmethods/wish/284804993 Scaffolding tamara_firstcharger https://padlet.com/a_fox3/formativeassessmentmethods/wish/284805405 Introduced by introduced by Wood, Bruner and Ross (1976).
    Scaffolding consists of the activities provided by the educator, or more competent peer, to support the student as he or she is led through the zone of proximal development.

    Support is tappered off (i.e. withdrawn) as it becomes unnecessary, much as a scaffold is removed from a building during construction. The student will then be able to complete the task again on his own processes that aid effective scaffolding:
    • Gaining and Maintaining the learners interest in the task
    • Making the task simple
    • Emphasizing certain aspects that will help with solution
    • Control the child level of fusteration
    • Demonstrate the task
    ]]>     2018-09-23 21:39:40 UTC https://padlet.com/a_fox3/formativeassessmentmethods/wish/284805405     Metacognition kristen_healy https://padlet.com/a_fox3/formativeassessmentmethods/wish/284809113 Awareness and understanding of one's own thought process through self monitoring worksheets.]]> 2018-09-23 22:17:30 UTC https://padlet.com/a_fox3/formativeassessmentmethods/wish/284809113 a_fox3 https://padlet.com/a_fox3/formativeassessmentmethods/wish/284809419 2018-09-23 22:21:00 UTC https://padlet.com/a_fox3/formativeassessmentmethods/wish/284809419 a_fox3 https://padlet.com/a_fox3/formativeassessmentmethods/wish/285843166 Elmahdi, I., Al-Hattami, A., & Fawzi, H. (2018). Using Technology for Formative Assessment to Improve Students’ Learning. Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology - TOJET, 17(2), 182–188. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com.ezproxy.uleth.ca/login.aspx?direct=true&db=eric&AN=EJ1176157&site=ehost-live&scope=site]]> 2018-09-26 03:25:58 UTC https://padlet.com/a_fox3/formativeassessmentmethods/wish/285843166 a_fox3 https://padlet.com/a_fox3/formativeassessmentmethods/wish/285843843 McMillan, J., & Hearn, J. (2008). Student Self-Assessment: The Key to Stronger Student Motivation and Higher Achievement. Educational Horizons, 87(1), 40-49. Retrieved from http://www.jstor.org.ezproxy.uleth.ca/stable/42923742]]> 2018-09-26 03:31:20 UTC https://padlet.com/a_fox3/formativeassessmentmethods/wish/285843843 a_fox3 https://padlet.com/a_fox3/formativeassessmentmethods/wish/285843977 Duckor, B. (2014). Formative Assessment in Seven Good Moves. Educational Leadership, 71(6), 28–32. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com.ezproxy.uleth.ca/login.aspx?direct=true&db=eric&AN=EJ1043869&site=ehost-live&scope=site]]> 2018-09-26 03:32:19 UTC https://padlet.com/a_fox3/formativeassessmentmethods/wish/285843977 Limitations kristen_healy https://padlet.com/a_fox3/formativeassessmentmethods/wish/285847162
  • The amount of time that is involved to teach/learn
  • Inefficient when used to asses lower-level skills 
  • Depending on to the subject, reliability tends to be lower 
  • Students of lower abilities may experience much frustration when using this form of assessment
  • Students may not interpret the criteria correctly
    • ]]>     2018-09-26 03:58:26 UTC https://padlet.com/a_fox3/formativeassessmentmethods/wish/285847162     BONUS: a technology based self-evaluation resource a_fox3 https://padlet.com/a_fox3/formativeassessmentmethods/wish/285850538 Quizlet]]> 2018-09-26 04:28:19 UTC https://padlet.com/a_fox3/formativeassessmentmethods/wish/285850538 BONUS: another practical formative assessment tool a_fox3 https://padlet.com/a_fox3/formativeassessmentmethods/wish/285850654 Teachers Pay Teachers]]> 2018-09-26 04:29:36 UTC https://padlet.com/a_fox3/formativeassessmentmethods/wish/285850654 a_fox3 https://padlet.com/a_fox3/formativeassessmentmethods/wish/287138706 McLeod, S. A. (2012). Zone of proximal development. Retrieved from https://www.simplypsychology.org/Zone-of-Proximal-Development.html]]> 2018-09-28 20:17:54 UTC https://padlet.com/a_fox3/formativeassessmentmethods/wish/287138706 tamara_firstcharger https://padlet.com/a_fox3/formativeassessmentmethods/wish/287151843 Knestrick.J (2012). The Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) and Why It Matters for Early Childhood Learning. Retrieved from https://www.nwea.org/blog/2012/the-zone-of-proximal-development-zpd-and-why-it-matters-for-early-childhood-learning/]]> 2018-09-28 21:32:40 UTC https://padlet.com/a_fox3/formativeassessmentmethods/wish/287151843 a_fox3 https://padlet.com/a_fox3/formativeassessmentmethods/wish/287244408 Shabani, K. (Dec 2010). Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development: Instructional Implications
    and Teachers' Professional Development. Retrieved from https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1081990.pdf]]>     2018-09-29 18:43:56 UTC https://padlet.com/a_fox3/formativeassessmentmethods/wish/287244408     BONUS: go to this link and scroll to the written part about "Lev Vygotsky" for a simple clarification and example on ZPD and Scaffolding. a_fox3 https://padlet.com/a_fox3/formativeassessmentmethods/wish/289750402 2018-10-05 17:38:49 UTC https://padlet.com/a_fox3/formativeassessmentmethods/wish/289750402