279. Formative Assessments: Quick and Easy Check-Ins with Glen Pearsall

Today, bestselling author Glen Pearsall joins me to talk about formative assessments: quick and easy check-ins that offer valuable insights into student learning. We discuss what distinguishes formative assessment from other types of assessment, as well as common misconceptions. Glen shares fast, effective formative assessment tools, including Traffic Lights and Fist-to-Five. You’ll hear how teachers can use questioning opportunities to check on student progress during a lesson and provide them with feedback. Plus, learn creative ways to adapt summative assessments for quick formative feedback.

Want practical, easy-to-implement ideas you can share with your teachers immediately? This episode is for you if you want better data for better instruction! Listen now!

-Chrissy Beltran

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