Formative Assessment

Why do we check for understanding?

• To refine our teaching practices
• To target RTI students
• To know which students need acceleration
• All of the above

True of False: checking for assessment is done only at the end of the unit.

• True
• False

________________________ are an important way to check for understanding.

• DAQs
• Unit Tests
• CBAs
• All of the above

True or False: Common formative assessments have a greater impact than those created specifically for one class. 

• True
• False

The mission of Castleberry ISD is to graduate ____ students as lifelong learners who excel in our changing world and competitive workplace.

• smart
• capable
• all
• rich

True or False: Teachers must intentionally create the assessment piece before teaching the lesson.

• True
• False

Which has a greater impact on student learning, according to research?

• socioeconomic status
• common formative assessments
• Class Size
• collaboration between teachers