Formative+Assessments


 * Formative Assessments** are given while learning is taking place, and are used to drive instruction. Teachers use the results of formative assessments to adjust their lessons and units in response to the needs of their students. Students use the results of formative assessments for self-evaluation and goal-setting, and to take responsibility for their own learning. Because these assessments are used purely to direct learning, they are not used for grading.

**Examples of Formative Assess ﻿ ments using Technology**

 * **[[image:wtl_logo.gif width="139" height="56" align="left"]]WriteToLearn** is a web-based technology tool that provides student centered learning and assessment in reading and writing. Please view the PowerPoint to learn more about this innovative technology.




 * **[[image:cps-pulse.jpg width="93" height="93" align="left"]]Student Response Systems (SRS)**, also know by many other names, are computer-based tools that allow for a variety of assessment options. Please view the PowerPoint presentation to learn more about this versitle technology.

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 * **Web-Based Surveys** are surveys that teachers can set up using various host websites. They can be used to find out what learners know before a topic is taught or how well students understood what was taught that day. Teachers can determine what concepts need to be re-taught and what concepts need less time spent on them. Surveys can be a powerful formative assessment tool.



**Presentation Software** was originally developed for the business world, however it is quickly becoming a common tech tool integrated into the 21st century classroom. When appropriately used, presentation software, such as Microsoft's PowerPoint, can be an effective formative and summative assessment tool that drives instruction and monitors for student success.