Definition: \"Formative assessment is a process used by teachers and students during instruction

that provides feedback to adjust ongoing teaching and learning to improve students’\nachievement of intended instructional outcomes\" (Wylie, 2008)\n

Purpose: As stated in the definition, formative assessment is to help teachers adjust teaching style or pace to improve students\' learning experience. It also helps students realize how much they know in a subject, and what material they might need to focus studying more.

Assessments By: Marian Smith