The Formative Assessment Action Plan: Practical Steps to More Successful Teaching and Learning

The book presents a comprehensive approach to formative assessment through four interconnected steps: Feed-up, Checking for understanding, Feedback, and Feed-forward. Each step fosters a dynamic relationship between teachers and students, enhancing learning by clarifying assignment purposes, monitoring progress, providing constructive feedback, and leveraging performance data for future success. Real-life scenarios illustrate practical applications in the classroom, empowering educators to effectively utilize assessment data and adapt instruction, ultimately boosting student competence and confidence across all grade levels.