1. NC Falcon Showcase
Raleigh, NC May 3, 2011

2. What is Formative Assessment?
Formative assessment is a process used by teachers and students during instruction that provides feedback to adjust ongoing teaching and learning to improve students’ achievement of intended instructional outcomes. Formative assessment is a process rather than a product. It is used during instruction rather than at the end of instruction. It involves teachers, but most importantly, it involves students!
Dr. Sarah McManus, NCDPI

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5. Examples of Formative Assessments
Sticky Notes
Show me a Sign (Thumbs Up)
Compare/Contrast
Question Box in Class
One Minute essay
Exit Card
Journal Entry
Idea Spinner
Inside-Outside Circle
Turn to Your Partner
Oral Questioning

6. The Power of Formative Assessments in the Classroom
Immediate feedback to students regarding their learning
Immediate feedback to the teacher to determine whether re-teaching is needed
The use of formative assessments and making data driven instructional decisions is part of the Executive and Teaching standards
Formative assessments bridge teaching and learning!

7. Documentation is very important!
Setting targets (or Criteria for Success) is very important
Documentation (anecdotal notes for example) is part of the process
Create a system to track the assessment results of each student. Include a section that will allow you to note changes to instruction you plan to make for individual, groups, or whole class based upon results. Also include a place to track reassessments for those students who may need remediation.

8. How do we go from “Presentation to Implementation”?
Include “Formative Assessment Strategy” in lesson plans to be sure teachers are using them daily District and school teams meet regularly to monitor progress Sustain the focus over time
Monitor the use of formatives in schools and classrooms Have Intervention/ Enrichment time built into your schedule

9. Teachers from Wake County Schools
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Teachers from Wake County Schools

10. What has the use of Formative assessments done for my classroom?

11. Three Stages of Implementation
Let it Happen
Help it Happen
Make it Happen

12. More examples of Formative assessments can be viewed at: AFRE – Keys to Instructional Excellence Sampson County Schools (Middle School page):

13. Janet Morris Jenifer Marquis
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