Easier
Formative Assessment
with Technology

Formative Assessment

the frequent, interactive checking of student progress and understanding in order to identify learning needs and adjust teaching appropriately

Formative assessment can double learning gains

formative assessment monitors student understanding so that kids are always aware of their academic strengths and learning gaps

English Language Learners

English Language Learners

• Don't forget wait time.
• Use non-linguistic clues.
• Check for understanding.
• Integrate games.

Kahoot

• Discussion Starter
• Assessment Games
• Poll/Survey
• You Create or Find

Quizizz

• Trivia-type set up
• Students play individually on their device
• Timing is optional
• Automatic feedback and results

Quizlet

• Vocabulary Builder
• Quiz 
• Games
• Student Creation

Padlet

• virtual cork board
• have students post responses
• students can add names or not
• www.padlet.com

Socrative

• Easy formative assessments
• Add your own questions
• Exit slips
• Get data for differentiation

Finley, Todd. "Dipsticks: Efficient Ways to Check for Understanding." Edutopia. N.p., 30 July 2014. Web. 03 Sep. 2014.
Ferlazzo, Larry. "Do's & Don'ts For Teaching English-Language Learners." Edutopia. George Lucas Educational Foundation, 12 Mar. 2012. Web. 28 May 2015.