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What Is Formative Assessment and How Can You Use It?

This compact collection describes formative assessment and provides lots of examples that are quickly and easily implemented in any course. The last resource will help you get started if you’re interested in research supporting the efficacy of formative assessment.

Assessment of Learning
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Michael Palmer
Professor and Barbara Fried Director
Center for Teaching Excellence
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Updated: May 2023
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Formative and Summative Assessments

Examples of formative and summative assessments from the Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning.

Yale Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning
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Classroom Assessment Techniques (CATs)

What are CATs, and why should I use them?

Vanderbilt University Center for Teaching
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50 CATs by Angelo and Cross

50 different CATs organized by purpose.

UC San Diego
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The Research Base for Formative Assessment

Many believe that formative assessment is an important part of the learning process but how does it work? Mary and Susan break down the research.

Getting Smart

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