FORMATIVE ASSESSMENTS

Formative assessments prepare teachers to improve their instruction based on detailed knowledge and understanding of individual student performance.

Formative assessments:

• Occur while the topic is being taught
• Provide diagnostic information on specific mistakes & misconceptions
• Lead to instructional adaptation based on this information
• Are usually developed before teaching takes place
• Are used to inform instruction and lead to changes in teaching
• Provide timely and meaningful feedback to students and teachers

The Measuring Student Progress Committee, comprised of 50 teachers from 21 districts across Alaska, developed a bank of formative assessments aligned to the Alaska Grade Level Expectations in math, reading, and writing for grades 3-10. These assessments are intended for use by all Alaska teachers to guide and adjust their instruction during the learning process and to differentiate classroom instruction so that the needs of each student will be met.

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Contact Information:

Marcia Olson
CTE Program Specialist
Telephone: (907) 465-8704
Fax: (907) 465-3240