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
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)

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