Bringing Math Students Into the Formative Assessment Equation: Tools and Strategies for the Middle Grades

Make formative assessment work for you―and your math students!

Finally, formative assessment that adds up! This research-based, teacher-tested guide, written specifically for middle school mathematics teachers, will help you teach more effectively and turn your students into self-regulated learners. As you implement instructional strategies, your students will start monitoring, assessing, and communicating about their own progress. Features include:

• A clear and manageable six-aspect instructional model
• Detailed strategies for helping students own their successes
• Real-life examples from middle school mathematics teachers
• Useful resources and a companion website to help you implement formative assessment in your classroom