MODULE 2
Formative
Assessment
Teacher : Mayrose Enero
Strategies Aira Mariz Piloton
PRAYE
R
ENERGIZ
ER
At the end of discussion students
should be able to:
1. Define formative assessment and identify
its purpose
2. Appreciate the importance of feedback in the
learning process
3. Adopt formative assessment strategies in an
educational setting.
Activity :
Assess
Understandin
g and
Activity: Label four corners of the classroom:
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree .
1. Formative assessment should be given only at the end of a lesson."
2. Providing immediate feedback helps students improve their learning."
3. Self-assessment and reflection are not important in formative
assessment."
4. Using different strategies like Think-Pair-Share and Exit Tickets can
make learning more effective."
5. Teachers should use formative assessment results to adjust their
teaching methods.".
FORMATIVE
ASSESSMENT
Refers to a wide variety of methods that
teachers use to conduct in-process evaluations
of student comprehension, learning needs, and
academic progress during a lesson.
It helps identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas
that need improvement so teachers can adjust
instruction accordingly.
Key Features of Formative
Assessment:
• Ongoing & Continuous
• Low-Stakes
• Feedback-Oriented
• Adaptive
Purpose of formative
assessment
1.Guiding Instruction
2.Identifying Learning
Gaps
3.Encouraging Active
Learning
4.Providing Timely
Formative
assessment
1. Quizzes and Class Discussions
• Quizzes are quick and effective tools to check
strategies
students’ understanding.
• Benefits:
⚬ Identifies gaps in student knowledge.
⚬ Helps teachers modify lesson plans.
⚬ Encourages active recall, strengthening memory.
⚬ Can be digital ( Forms, Kahoot) or paper-based.
Class discussions encourage students to think critically,
share ideas, and learn from peers.
• Types of Discussions:
⚬ Think-Pair-Share, Socratic Seminars, Debates
• Benefits:
⚬ Promotes engagement and participation.
⚬ Helps teachers assess comprehension in a low-
pressure setting.
⚬ Encourages collaboration and communication skills.
2. Self-Assessment and Peer Assessment
Self-Assessment encourages students to reflect on
their own learning progress by setting goals and
evaluating their understanding.
• Benefits:
⚬ Encourages responsibility for learning.
⚬ Develops metacognitive skills (thinking about
thinking).
⚬ Builds independence and confidence.
Peer Assessment involves students evaluating each
other’s work based on criteria provided by the teacher.
• Benefits:
⚬ Helps students develop critical thinking and
constructive feedback skills.
⚬ Encourages collaboration and deeper
engagement.
⚬ Gives students exposure to different
perspectives.
3. Technology-Enhanced Formative
Assessment
Technology can make formative assessment
more interactive, engaging, and efficient.
Popular Digital Tools for Formative
Assessment:
⚬ Kahoot & Quizizz
⚬ Google Forms & Microsoft Forms
⚬ Padlet & Jamboard
⚬ Edpuzzle
Benefits of Technology-Enhanced
Assessment
✅ Provides real-time data on student
performance.
✅ Increases engagement with gamification.
✅ Enables personalized feedback.
✅ Supports remote and hybrid learning
environments.
Each of these formative
assessment strategies serves a
unique purpose in enhancing
student learning. When used
together, they create a dynamic,
responsive, and student-
centered classroom.
Using
Formative
Assessment
to inform
Identifying Learning Gaps
• Formative assessments provide continuous feedback
on student understanding, helping teachers pinpoint
areas where students struggle.
Example: A teacher notices from an exit ticket that many
students didn’t grasp a math concept. Instead of moving
forward, they reteach the concept using a different
approach.
Adapting Instruction Based on Student Needs
• Once learning gaps are identified, teachers can
modify their teaching strategies to meet students’
needs
Example: After a quiz, a teacher forms small
groups—one for reteaching, one for practice, and
one for advanced challenges.
Providing Immediate and Constructive Feedback
• Timely feedback is crucial for student improvement. Formative
assessment allows teachers to give feedback that is specific, actionable,
and growth-oriented
• Effective Feedback Should Be
1.Timely
2. Specific
3. Encouraging
Example: Instead of saying, "Your answer is wrong," a teacher might
say, "You’re on the right track, but check step 2 again."
Encouraging Student Reflection and Ownership of Learning
• Formative assessment shifts learning from teacher-led to student-
centered by encouraging students to reflect on their progress.
• Strategies for Student Reflection:
1.Self-assessment checklists
2.Learning journals
3.Peer feedback activities
Example: A teacher uses a “traffic light” self-assessment system
where students rate their understanding:
🟢 Green – "I understand and can explain it."
🟡 Yellow – "I need some clarification."
🔴 Red – "I am confused and need help."
Key
Concepts in
Formative
Feedback
Feedback is information provided to students about
their performance to help them improve. Effective
feedback is timely, specific, and constructive.
Descriptive Feedback
Corrective Feedback
Encouraging Feedback
Scaffoldi
Scaffolding is the temporary support given to students
ng
to help them reach the next level of understanding. Just
like scaffolding on a building, this support is gradually
removed as students gain independence
Breaking Tasks into Smaller Steps
Using Visual Aids and Models
Guided Practice
Questioning Techniques
Metacog
Metacognition is "thinking about thinking" it refers to
nition
students' ability to reflect on their own learning,
recognize their strengths and weaknesses, and adjust
their strategies accordingly.
Self-Assessment
Goal Setting
Reflective Journals
Think-Alouds
Thank You
FOR YOUR AT TENTION!
