Formative assessments are tools used to guide and improve both teaching and learning processes. They help uncover misunderstandings and learning gaps, allowing for timely adjustments and feedback. The goal is to enhance student understanding and instructional strategies.
Examples include: quizzes, classroom reflections, hinge questions, surveys, and collaborative activities.
Please share your favourite and effective formative assessment tools and it's impact on your students learning.
Erum Zahid
Junior Elementary School Teacher
@ Government Girls High School Latifabad No. 10
Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan
Contact: erum.zahid.04@gmail.com
@Erum-Zahid One of my favourite formative assessment tools is hinge questions—they help me quickly check student understanding during a lesson and adjust my teaching on the spot. I also use collaborative activities and exit tickets to uncover learning gaps and guide my next steps. These tools make learning more interactive, responsive, and student-focused.
@Erum-Zahid
Hello dear Erum, im sure you are enjoying summer vacations. As your topic concerns l would say , formative assessments play a vital role in guiding both teaching and learning. They help identify learning gaps and allow us to adjust our strategies in real time.
Personally, I use a variety of formative assessment tools including quizzes, quick reflections, short activities, and surveys. One thing I’ve learned is that Assessment for Learning (AfL) is not just about checking understanding — it’s about adapting to the needs of the topic and the mood of my students. Sometimes a concept requires deeper questioning, and sometimes the class needs a lighter, more interactive approach.
These tools have a strong impact on my students’ learning — they promote engagement, clarify doubts early, and build confidence. Most importantly, they give every student a chance to be heard and supported throughout the learning journey.
Regards
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