Formative Assessment - Math

What is the "Formative assessment" instructional strategy?

With "Formative Assessment", the teacher regularly assesses student performance related to expectations.  The key is to assess throughout instruction, either in the form of a formal test or informal observation of student performance during practice, as a means of planning for future instruction.  This ensures that instruction is delivered at a level that is appropriate for facilitating success.

What are the "Math" instructional focus videos?

The Math videos focus on the application of the entire range of Primary Level strategies in the context of math instruction.  The videos represent a cross section of student ages, abilities, and group sizes.

The following is a list of all of the Primary Level training videos  involving the "Formative Assessment" instructional strategy within a Math instructional focus that are available for viewing.

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Instructional Videos
Video NamesVideo DescriptionsVideo Run TimesVideo Links
M2This video demonstrates the instructional strategies of Communicating High Expectations, Practice, and Formative Assessment within a Math instructional focus.

These strategies are being used in a Elementary School, Individual Instruction context with General Education/LBD students.

27 secondsPlay video
M9This video demonstrates the instructional strategies of Formative Assessment, and Active Supervision within a Math instructional focus.

These strategies are being used in a Middle School, Group Instruction context with General Education/LBD students and Autism/MSD students.

1 minute, 25 secondsPlay video