Formative Assessment & Feedback

At the beginning or end of a lesson, pose a short question
(e.g., “What’s one thing you learned today?” or “What’s still confusing?”).

Have students respond individually using a digital form or quick post.

Collect and review responses in real time or after class.

Identify trends, common misunderstandings, or areas needing review.

Adjust the next lesson based on student input.

Have students complete a writing or project task.

Provide a clear, simple rubric or checklist for peer feedback.

Pair students and ask them to review each other’s work using the rubric.

Students reflect on the feedback and revise their work.

Debrief as a class on what made the feedback helpful.

Ask students to select work samples from different stages of a unit.

Have them upload the work to a portfolio platform.

Students write short reflections explaining what they learned or improved.

Review portfolios mid-unit and again at the end.

Use the portfolio for student-teacher conferences or reporting.