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7 Low-Stakes Formative Assessment Activities

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Building quick and frequent checks for understanding into lessons can help teachers spot learning gaps in real time and adjust instruction before moving on.

Quick, mid-lesson checks for understanding are a crucial way to evaluate student progress and comprehension without relying on—or waiting for—intimidating, high-stakes exams at the end of a unit. These 7 formative assessment activities are quick, fun, and useful for spotting fuzzy understanding in real time–which is important when gauging whether to move on or circle back for a reteach.

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