Formative Assessment is feedback!
‘Learning without feedback is like learning archery in a darkened room’ Cross, 1998
1. Clarifies what good performance is
2. Facilitates self-assessment (reflection) in learning
3. Delivers high quality information to students about their learning
4. Encourages teacher and peer dialogue about learning
5. Encourages positive motivational beliefs and self-esteem
6. Provides opportunities to close the gap between current and desired performance
7. Provides information to teachers to improve teaching.
