Enhancing historical thinking through learning analytics in Primary Education: A bridge to formative assessment
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DOI: 10.1007/s10639-023-12425-w
Abstract: History teaching from early educational stages not only should assess the student's ability to memorise historical content, but also their ability to think historically. Traditional summative tests do not enable teachers to continuously monitor the… read more here.
Keywords: learning analytics; formative assessment; history; historical thinking ... See more keywords
Investigation of Formative Assessment of Learning (INFORMAL): The Performance Indicator Tool (PIT)
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DOI: 10.1007/s10758-017-9307-2
Abstract: This pilot study evaluated the student user experience of a performance indicator tool (PIT) for formative assessment of a cohort of fourth year medical undergraduates undertaking a 12 week rotation. Scoping and elaboration for the standalone… read more here.
Keywords: pit; tool; rotation; formative assessment ... See more keywords
Formative assessment: A systematic review of critical teacher prerequisites for classroom practice
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijer.2020.101602
Abstract: Formative assessment has the potential to support teaching and learning in the classroom. This study reviewed the literature on formative assessment to identify prerequisites for effective use of formative assessment by teachers. The review sought… read more here.
Keywords: teacher prerequisites; review; formative assessment; assessment ... See more keywords
Comparative effect of online summative and formative assessment on EFL student writing ability
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DOI: 10.1016/j.stueduc.2018.02.003
Abstract: Abstract This study investigated the effect of online summative and formative assessments on 130 Iranian English as foreign language (EFL) junior university students' writing ability. Three assessment interventions in writing performances of participants were investigated… read more here.
Keywords: assessment; online summative; writing ability; formative assessment ... See more keywords
Automated writing evaluation for formative assessment of second language writing: investigating the accuracy and usefulness of feedback as part of argument-based validation
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DOI: 10.1080/01443410.2015.1136407
Abstract: Abstract An increasing number of studies on the use of tools for automated writing evaluation (AWE) in writing classrooms suggest growing interest in their potential for formative assessment. As with all assessments, these applications should… read more here.
Keywords: criterion; validation; automated writing; feedback ... See more keywords
The relationship between formative assessment, science interest, and science achievement: a mediation model
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DOI: 10.1080/01443410.2025.2470829
Abstract: Abstract This study explored the mediating roles of interest in broad science topics (IBST) on the effects of students’ perceptions of teachers’ formative assessment on science achievement, using data from PISA 2015. We focused on… read more here.
Keywords: science; students perceptions; science achievement; formative assessment ... See more keywords
The effectiveness of early identification of ‘at risk’ students in higher education institutions
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DOI: 10.1080/02602938.2017.1376033
Abstract: Abstract The application of formative assessment principles in higher education has become increasingly important in South Africa. In this case study the researcher assesses the effectiveness of the application of an early warning system to… read more here.
Keywords: risk; early warning; formative assessment; higher education ... See more keywords
Formative assessment: missing in action in both research-intensive and teaching focused universities?
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DOI: 10.1080/02602938.2018.1426097
Abstract: Abstract In this study, we analysed survey data from 386 third year undergraduate students on 14 programmes within three UK universities. The universities are characterised as teaching-focused or research-intensive: a ‘plate-glass’ and ‘red-brick’ research-intensive; and… read more here.
Keywords: research intensive; university; formative assessment; assessment ... See more keywords
The effectiveness of formative assessment: student views and staff reflections
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DOI: 10.1080/02602938.2020.1754761
Abstract: Abstract This article reports on the implementation of formative e-assessments in courses taken by first-year students. The central aim is to measure the effectiveness of the formative e-assessments with reference to the student voice and… read more here.
Keywords: staff reflections; student; formative assessments; effectiveness formative ... See more keywords
Using scaffolding strategies to improve formative assessment practice in higher education
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DOI: 10.1080/02602938.2021.1927981
Abstract: Despite the increasing popularity of formative assessment as an instructional tool, teachers find it difficult to implement formative assessment strategies in their practice. To address this we dev... read more here.
Keywords: formative assessment; education using; higher education; practice ... See more keywords
Formative assessment and teaching practice: the point of view of Italian teachers
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DOI: 10.1080/02619768.2019.1604668
Abstract: ABSTRACT Over the years the debate on the aims, approaches, and impacts of formative assessment has never stopped to grow. Parallel to this growth is the awareness that it is crucial to understand what conceptions… read more here.
Keywords: assessment; assessment teaching; formative assessment; teacher education ... See more keywords