Formative Assessment: Strategies and Tools

Formative assessment is considered the most pivotal element in a teacher’s instructions, serving as the decisive indicator of whether learning outcomes have been achieved. Based on this assessment, decisions are made to either proceed with the current teaching methods or pause to address misunderstandings, miscomprehension and learning difficulties. Consequently, formative assessment is fundamental for improving student learning, teacher performance or both. Teachers employ diverse assessment strategies and tools tailored to the educational context and student needs to evaluate and enhance learning based on assessment outcomes. 

This workshop covers the concept and importance of formative assessment, as well as its integration within lessons and its characteristics, types and planning. It also explores using varied assessment strategies and tools to implement effective formative assessment that enhances the learning process.