Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Case: Correct or Incorrect Question Mr. McKimm is teaching a unit on quadratic equations. He writes an equation and its solution on the blackboard and asks the class to vote on whether the solution is correct or incorrect. He chooses one student to explain why he or she thinks the solution is correct and one to explain why he or she thinks the solution is incorrect. After hearing both sides, the students vote again. Mr. McKimm makes a mental note of how many students appear to understand the problem. Does this illustrate an assessment being used for instructional feedback or for formative scores? Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) This assessing method allows the teacher to gain instructional feedback and adjust their lesson to address any concerns. For students who understand/exceed at solving the problem, Mr. McKimm could provide additional problems that are more difficult. For students who are struggling, the teacher could work individually or as a small group with them and determine at what step they may lose their understanding. This assessing style allows the teacher to quickly determine any misconceptions that students are having and address them in a way that meets their needs.