Informative Assessment:The Best Value in Formative Assessment. Technology for Formative Assessments. In my experience, teachers tend to rely more heavily on summative assessments (assessment OF learning) than formative assessments (assessment FOR learning).
There is power in formative assessments and their ability to inform instruction and improve student learning. Take just a moment to reflect: How often do you go through this process? 1. Give end-of-chapter tests, unit tests, vocabulary quizzes, etc. 2. Audience Response Systems.