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G R A D I N G & S T A N D A R D S Formative works in real time . If a teacher has entered answers into the answer key , they can view green and red marks depicting student progress as they complete the Formative . The website also allows teachers to deliver feedback in real time , or they can create feedback to send after the test has been closed .
Teachers are able to use the same response methods as students in order to provide detailed feedback . This has been especially valuable in my own classes . Along with providing text feedback , I have recorded verbal feedback and even embedded an Explain Everything video into my comment .
Teachers can grade using a sliding scale and provide feedback to students . © Formative
While Formative utilizes a numerical grading system , teachers can also “ tag ” questions according to a set of standards pulled from the Common Standards Project . This allows teachers to view student progress for specific standards .
I N T E G R A T I O N S Finally , Formative can sync directly with the learning management systems ( LMS ) Google Classroom , Clever , and Microsoft Teams . Teachers can create activities and post to their LMS within the Formative website .
When questions are tagged with standards , teachers can track overall class progress . © Formative
F I N A L T H O U G H T S What began as pilot testing a website has now helped me to digitize my assignments and assessments . Utilizing this tool allows more flexibility in classroom time and gives me the opportunity to deliver individual feedback directly to students . My students enjoy its user-friendly design , and that I no longer lose student papers !
Formative can alert teachers when students change an answer or respond to feedback . © Formative
Catherine Hayward ( prima @ etclassics . org ) is the Editor of PRIMA . She earned a B . A . in Classics from Truman State University and an M . A . in Classical Studies from Indiana University - Bloomington . She teaches Latin and Exploring World Languages at Durham Academy Middle School in Durham , North Carolina .
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