Formative Assessment 101
Quick Checks for Real-Time Learning Gains
Teaching isn't guessing—it's noticing and adjusting in real time. That's the power of formative assessment.
In this Snack you will:
- Ditch “teach-test-hope” and use low-stakes checks to spot confusion, adapt quickly, and boost every learner's progress
- Try ready-to-use strategies like Fist-to-5, Brain-Dump Sprints, and one-question check-ins—no grading required
- Build your 5-Move Cycle to turn quick insights into meaningful next steps—starting tomorrow
Learning Lab
Snack Sources
Visible learning for teachers: Maximizing impact on learning
— John Hattie (2012)Smart Is Something You Can Get
— Jeff Howard Interview (2023)Teachers' Essential Guide to Formative Assessment
— Common Sense Education (2020)Formative Assessments
— Nicole Messier (2022)#LearnApplyBuild
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