Hello colleagues, Here is a little exercise to get us thinking about the value of formative assessment in math instruction.
Here is the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics’ response to the question "What is the role of formative assessments in mathematics education?". You are invited to guess words that would make sense in the blanks below.
“Through formative assessment, students develop a clear understanding of learning 1) ________ and receive feedback that helps them to
2) __________. In addition, by applying formative strategies such as asking strategic 3) ________, providing students with 4) _________ feedback, and
engaging students in 5) ______ - ______ teachers receive evidence of students’ reasoning and 6) ________ to use in adjusting instruction. By receiving
formative feedback, students learn how to 7) _______ themselves and how to improve their own learning. At the core of formative assessment is an
understanding of the influence that assessment has on student 8) ________ and the need for students to 9) _________ monitor and engage in their
learning. The use of formative assessment has been shown to result in 10) _______ ________.”
Thanks for contributing your ideas!
Cheers, Susan Finn Miller
Moderator, Assessment CoP
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Hello colleagues, See below for the answers to the cloze exercise.
“Through formative assessment, students develop a clear understanding of learning 1) targets and receive feedback that helps them to
2) improve. In addition, by applying formative strategies such as asking strategic 3) questions, providing students with 4) immediate feedback, and
engaging students in 5) self - reflection teachers receive evidence of students’ reasoning and 6) misconceptions to use in adjusting instruction. By
receiving formative feedback, students learn how to 7) assess themselves and how to improve their own learning. At the core of formative assessment is
an understanding of the influence that assessment has on student 8) motivation and the need for students to 9) actively monitor and engage in their
learning. The use of formative assessment has been shown to result in 10) higher achievement. The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
strongly endorses the integration of formative assessment strategies into daily instruction."
What stands out to you in the NCTM's statement about formative assessment? What are some examples of formative assessments you integrate into your regular math instruction?
Cheers, Susan Finn Miller
Moderator, Assessment CoP