Student use of formative assessments and progress charts of formative assessments in the 7th grade science class

Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Peggy Taylor.McKenna, Emily Sue2013-06-252013-06-252011https://scholarworks.montana.edu/handle/1/1835In this investigation formative assessments and a progress chart of formative assessments were implemented with the purpose of improving student engagement and learning. Formative assessments were taken the day after material was presented. Student progress was self-monitored by using the progress charts. Student scores on summative assessments improved by 3% and students were overwhelmingly positive about using the formative assessments and the progress charts to monitor their learning.enStudents--Rating ofScience--Study and teachingStudent use of formative assessments and progress charts of formative assessments in the 7th grade science classProfessional PaperCopyright 2011 by Emily Sue McKenna