word
Formative Assessment
FOR-muh-tiv uh-SES-ment
/ˈfɔːrmətɪv əˈsɛsmənt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
FORmuhtivuhSESment
Dictionary meaning
Ongoing, low-stakes evaluation conducted during the learning process — such as quizzes, exit tickets, peer feedback, or teacher observation — used to monitor student progress and adjust instruction in real time.
Examples
- The teacher used exit tickets as a formative assessment to gauge understanding before the next lesson.
- Formative assessments inform teaching rather than simply grade students.
Synonyms: ongoing assessment, assessment for learning
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