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Formative Assessments

STEP #1: Start with a STANDARD
STEP #2: Derive your LEARNING TARGETS
STEP #3: Decide on the format of your FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT to evaluate students' progress toward the targets.

CAUTION: Steps must be completed in this order to ensure alignment and rigor.

Strategies:
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Class Learning Targets for Math2 



contributed by S. Kelly, NBHS

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Exit Slip "Parking Lot"
Each student has a square on the class grid. They use sticky notes for exit slips then put their note in their assigned block. Formative assessment "at a glance!" 
contributed by S. Kelly, NBHS

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"Dipsticks: Efficient Ways to Check for Understanding" by Todd Finley
Fantastic resource of 53 different ready-to-use formative assessments!

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Quick formative assessment variations

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Student Self-Assessment Pockets:
Help students focus their studying by having them sort flashcards into "Got It," "Needs Practice," and "????" 

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Tired of the same old Exit Slip? Shake it up a bit.

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Somebody Wanted
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Resources:
Poster contrasting key differences between FORMATIVE and SUMMATIVE assessments.
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Great chart highlighting 8 options for formative assessment.
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