Formative Assessment Done Right!

I have always loved the premise of formative assessments, but honestly, I was never able to find the best method. It became just a task that I had to do and was not utilizing the information I got from it to the extent I should have. I figured it is because I suck, but I realized I cannot put all the blame on my abilities, a lot of it had to do with my methods. That’s why the following tool is a very exciting one, especially if you’re like me!

Formative.com is a web-app for classroom that allows teachers to give live assignments to students, allowing instant teaching adjustments and long-term student growth tracking. Formative gives teachers tools to engage, instruct, and assess.

Formative is easy to use and accessible from any device. It can be integrated with tools like Google Classroom or Clever, making assessments very simple. It makes it possible to keep track of student progress, in real-time, from one place. As mentioned Formative can be used on any device, phone or computer, which means students and teachers can work both in and outside the class either through web or app.

The real time aspect is a big factor as teachers and students can see the updates live as they’re happening. Teachers can use this tool to check class, group, or individual progress both in the classroom and beyond!

Here is some of amazing features of Formative.com: Transform PDF or Google Docs into auto-graded quizzes. Present slides with built-in questions for a paced lesson. Enhance a reading passage with questions. Add YouTube videos with timestamped questions. Students can respond via audio or video. Detect copy and paste answer by students. Collaborate with colleagues and co-teachers.

PRICING

One of the best perks of Formative is that amount of features you get for FREE! Unlimited assignments, assessments, and lessons. Real-time student tracking with creation and management of classes. For $15/month you can get the Silver plan which gives advanced questions types, grading/feedback tools, and advanced assignment setting. Formative also has a Gold plan that gives you SO MUCH MORE!

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Mr. H