Formative Assessment

Use the tools in this section to help guide the conversations you have with your students and educators about formative assessment. 
For Students...
For Educators...
Classroom Practice​
Conversation Tool & Assessment Planner
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A) Fundamental Facts Fluency
‪Formative Assessment Conversation Tool: How are you going towards fluency? 

To nurture your improvement plans, consider a deep read, reflection (learn more) and collaborative action with your learning teams.
The 4 Aspects of Fact Fluency
School & District Improvement Practice
B) School Improvement: Formative Assessment Inquiry
With this video, consider students' voices emphasizing the importance of metacognition for deepened learning.
Professional Learning & Communities of Practice

C) The Balance Series

Building on the success of Parts 1, 2 and Camp Balance, the ​Balance Series continues with chats and webinars focused on examining formative assessment practices in mathematics education.
Introducing...
​The Flipgrid Formative Assessment Challenge
Formative Assessment Challenge - Week 1: 17Jan - 24Jan 2021
  • ​You can enter the challenge by clicking on the "​Week 1" button or by scanning the QR code provided.
  • Don't forget to check out and comment on the posts of others!
  • Once you've participated, make sure to complete the survey embedded in the challenge. You'll be entered into a random draw, where one lucky educator will a copy of Peter Liljedahl's new book, Building Thinking Classrooms!

D) Flipgrid Challenge

Welcome to the Flipgrid Formative Assessment Challenge!
  • Check out the introductory video, on this webpage, to learn more. ​​
  • Participating is easy and beneficial to deepening and expanding our formative assessment practice. 
  • Join this community, and have some fun with other educators by challenging yourself to share a short video!
Week 1 Prize Winner!
Congratulations, Elana, on winning a copy of Peter Liljedahl's Building Thinking Classrooms: in Mathematics, Grades K-12: 14 Teaching Practices for Enhancing Learning.

Thanks so much for your contribution on how you're using video to provide feedback to your students!
WEEK 2 is HERE! The Formative Assessment Challenge: 28Jan - 5Feb 2021
  • You can enter the challenge by clicking on the "​Week 2" button.
  • Don't forget to check out and comment on the posts of others!
  • Once you've participated, make sure to complete the survey embedded in the challenge. You'll be entered into a random draw, where one lucky educator will a copy of Peter Liljedahl's new book, Building Thinking Classrooms, from Corwin Education!
WEEK 3 is HERE! The Formative Assessment Challenge: 19Feb - 26Feb 2021
  • You can enter the challenge by clicking on the "​Week 3" button.
  • Communication, collaboration, perseverance...This week's focus relates to learning skills you want students to know you value!
  • Once you've participated, make sure to complete the survey embedded in the challenge. You'll be entered into a random draw, where three lucky educators will each win a copy of Peter Liljedahl's new book, Building Thinking Classrooms, from Corwin Education!