Formative Assessment - Group Instruction

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 "Group Instruction" context videos?

The Group Instruction videos focus on the application of the entire range of Primary Level strategies to multiple students in a small group or class-wide context.  The videos represent a cross section of instructional focus, student ages, and student abilities.

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

Return to Instructional Video Matrix