KnowledgeBases > The Classroom Assessment KnowledgeBase > Element 1: Determine the Goals of the Formative Assessment
Purpose: Developing effective formative assessments begins with an understanding of the fundamentals. These include being knowledgeable about the basic concepts, being able to define "formative," and establishing goals and objectives for formative assessments. Element 1 outlines these tasks and offers resources for the classroom teacher to gain such understanding.
- Activity 1: Understand the Basic Concepts of Formative Assessment
- Task 1: Review the Concepts of Formative Assessment
- Task 2: Understand the Rationale for Formative Assessment
- Task 3: Be Knowledgeable About the Multiple Forms of Assessment
- Activity 2: Define Formative Assessment
- Task 1: Identify the Types of Formative Assessment
- Task 2: Establish the Purpose of the Formative Assessment(s)
- Activity 3: Determine the Objectives for the Assessment
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