Now and Later: Using Formative and Summative Assessments to Keep Track of Students’ Learning Needs
October 30, 2019
Educators often ask me the right way to assess student learning and growth. Unfortunately, as with most complex questions, the correct answer is, “it depends.” The answer depends...
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Formative Assessment in Action: Individual Student Success
February 27, 2019
Formative assessment is a powerful tool for supporting student success. Nonetheless, there are valid concerns about the amount of testing done in schools. These concerns include...
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Formative Assessment in the Classroom Environment
February 18, 2016
By Dr. Peter M. Nelson—Penn State University College of Education
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Too much testing? Why Formative Assessment is a Wise Investment of Time
January 07, 2016
By: Dr. Peter M. Nelson—Penn State University College of Education
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