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Defining Formative Assessment

Bell and Cowie’s definition of formative assessment as a process of evidence use adopted by WestEd. This resource unpacks their definition and introduces the formative assessment feedback loop.

Assessment Topics

Formative Assessment

Grade Level

Elementary School (K-5) High School (9-12) Middle School (6-8)