Why Formative Assessments Matter?
One of the hardest things to convince people, especially ‘old school’ educators and some ‘old school’ parents is the important role of formative assessments. Understanding Formative assessment means knowing both what it is, and why it is important.
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They absolutely matter! This was a good article. I can definitely say that I didn’t get the need for formative assessments when I was first taught, but I learned quickly after having an experience like that teacher did.