Sunday, September 11, 2011

Flailing in the Deep End

Let's Go Swimming!
As I am still working my way through my research, I have begun to feel like I am flailing around in the deep end of a pool rather than gliding across the water.  I  have read enough about the subject to feel quite confused about how all I am reading fits together.  So, to help realign myself, I want to write a short list of what I know to be true about formative assessment.  This list is in no way comprehensive.
1.  Formative assessment is not a designation; it is a response.
2.  Both the teacher and student have an active role in the formative assessment process.
3.  For effective formative assessment to take place, there must first be a clear learning target.
4.  Formative assessment is ongoing.
5.

Is it sad that I can only come up with four?  See, I need floaties.

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