Why Formative Assessment is So Important

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new teacher helpAccording to Hattie (2009), who did a meta-analysis of hundreds of studies, formative assessment is in the Top 10 of effective teacher practices. So, the question becomes “How and when do I do formative assessments to maximize their effectiveness?” In this edWeb.net webinar for the New Teacher Help community, middle school Assistant Principal Shannon Holden showed novices how to implement formative assessment techniques, and take corrective action with students having difficulty mastering concepts.

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New Teacher Help is a professional learning community (PLC) that helps new teachers get advice and support, and share experiences about the first years of teaching.  The New Teacher Help PLC is a place where you can post questions, start discussions, and get feedback from experts and peers on the issues and challenges you facing starting out on a career in teaching. Stay connected, share ideas, and get support from other new teachers all across the country.

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