Engaging in the Formative Assessment Process
The Wisconsin Department of Instruction uses the terms “formative assessment process” and “formative practices” to emphasize the teacher strategies that drive this process in lieu of “formative assessments.” This is because the strategic use of formative practices to elicit feedback from students is not a test event, but rather an instructional process.
Student and Teacher Roles within the Formative Assessment Process
The Formative Assessment Process resource highlights the role students and teachers play in every step of the formative assessment process.
10 Key Questions About the Formative Assessment Process
The 10 Key Questions About the Formative Assessment Process answers the essential questions surrounding implementation of and use of effective formative practices in a strategic assessment system.
Digging Deeper into the Formative Assessment Process
These resources will help you dig deeper into understanding and using formative practices within your classroom, school, or district. Check out these videos to see the formative assessment process in action.
Training
- Identifying Effective Formative Assessment Practices presentation and video.
- Formative Assessment Module
Reading
- EdWeek Special Report: Understanding Formative Assessment
- Fact Sheet: Formative Assessment - TEAL