Formative Assessment: Making It Happen in the Classroom

by Margaret Heritage

Develop the knowledge and skills needed for successful formative assessment Formative assessment is a process used by teachers and students to keep learning moving forward. In the 10 years since the first edition of  Formative Assessment   was published,   the practice has become a mainstay in classrooms, but that does not mean that it is easy. Education expert Margaret Heritage walks readers through every step of implementation and offers numerous examples that illustrate formative assessment practices across a range of subjects and grade levels. She   explains how to articulate learning progressions, goals, and success criteria; select assessment strategies and provide quality feedback; engage students in self-assessment and self-management; and create an environment that values feedback as part of the learning process. Based on the latest research, this second edition
Written for teachers and those who support them, this book will help all educators develop the skills necessary to get students on the path to success.

Genres: Education

176 pages, Paperback

First published June 10, 2010

Reviews

[Amber Gorman-korn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was assigned as a class read for .y Masters in Education course. Between this book and my professor I had to rethink everything I knew about formative assessments. I basically had to be taught what my professors dying my Bachelors courses taught me. The knowledge I gained from third book will help as I start building a new curriculum for 8th grade this summer.

[Angie Hull · Rating 4 out of 5]

This professional text has a lot of information about the importance of formative assessment and examples of formative assessment practices in a variety of classrooms. It guides planning and instruction to base on formative assessment and has many charts/diagrams to shift thinking towards the many reasons/uses of formative assessments.

[Katherine · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars ... some good tips and methods that I hope to implement. Good examples throughout (although a bit repetitive). I also liked that the final chapter discussed the role of school administrators in successfully integrating formative assessment in the classroom.

[Lisa Diserens · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really helps distinguish formative vs. summative assessment and provides practical application examples. Quick read that packs a worthwhile punch!