Keyword: Formative Assessment

In this brief, WestEd expert Nancy Gerzon discusses the differences between Learning Goals and Success Criteria and how each are utilized for student learning. Learning Goals and Success Criteria address a core objective of formative assessment, which is to involve students in the management of their own learning. Both Learning Goals and Success Criteria give […]

The process of formative assessment depends on a classroom culture where students feel safe to say what they know and what they do not understand, to give and receive constructive feedback from peers, and to take risks in their learning. Implementing such a learning culture can support students to feel safe in their learning environment […]