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Implement and Assess Formatively
for Effective Classroom Technology Use

"Assessment should not merely be done to students; rather, it should also be done for students, to guide and enhance their learning." (NCTM)

Formative assessment refers to classroom-based assessment whose purpose is to provide feedback to students during the learning process. The assumption of a well-designed formative assessment program is that; given the time, resources and appropriate feedback; all students can learn.

Formative assessment is most useful when students are involved in all stages of the assessment process. Involving students in the analysis of formative data encourages the metacognition that is a gateway to self-direct behavior.

What are the benchmarks that will be established to check for progess and make adjustments?

A good article by Rick Stiggins that discusses how one might establish a formative assessment program.

What evidence will I collect to monitor progress?

Kathy Schrock's Assessment Page. It's a good resource for rubrics.

How will this evidence be used to improve student learning?

Collection of assessment links (A Word doc)

A Cyclical Model: 8 Steps to Effective Use of Technology-based Learning Solutions
by the Metiri Group

*"Assessment should not merely be done to students; rather, it should also be done for students, to guide and enhance their learning." (NCTM)* Formative assessment refers to classroom-based assessment whose purpose is to provide feedback to students during the learning process. The assumption of a well-designed formative assessment program is that; given the time, resources and appropriate feedback; all students can learn. Formative assessment is most useful when students are involved in all stages of the assessment process. Involving students in the analysis of formative data encourages the metacognition that is a gateway to self-direct behavior.
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