Evaluación Formativa en Educación

Definition

• Formative assessment is a process used to evaluate student learning and understanding during the learning process.
• It is used to identify areas where students need additional support or improvement.
• The goal of formative assessment is to inform instruction and improve student learning.

Characteristics

• Ongoing: Formative assessment is an ongoing process that occurs throughout the learning process.
• Diagnostic: Formative assessment is used to diagnose student learning and understanding.
• Informative: Formative assessment provides information about student learning that can be used to inform instruction.
• Improvement-oriented: The goal of formative assessment is to improve student learning and understanding.

Types of Formative Assessment

• Quizzes and tests: Used to evaluate student understanding of specific concepts or skills.
• Class discussions: Used to assess student understanding and encourage critical thinking.
• Exit tickets: Used to assess student understanding at the end of a lesson or class period.
• Self-assessment: Used to help students reflect on their own learning and understanding.
• Peer assessment: Used to encourage students to evaluate and provide feedback on each other's work.

Benefits

• Improves student learning: Formative assessment helps to identify areas where students need additional support, leading to improved learning outcomes.
• Informs instruction: Formative assessment provides teachers with information about student learning, which can be used to inform instruction and adjust teaching strategies.
• Increases student motivation: Formative assessment can help to increase student motivation and engagement by providing feedback and encouraging student reflection.
• Enhances teacher professionalism: Formative assessment helps teachers to develop their skills and knowledge, leading to improved teacher professionalism.