Setting the Stage for Common Formative Assessments

Key Points around setting the stage for Common Formative Assessments:

1. There is compelling research that says that frequent formative assessments improve student achievement for all students.
2. Common formative assessments do not have to be tests or quizzes.
3. Common formative assessments do not have to take a long time to administer or include lengthy student work products.
4. If you don't use the results of the CFA to make a difference in student learning, the assessment is summative.