Formative assessments are commonly known as evaluations of pupils’ everyday progress inside the classroom. These are usually done during the educational process to improve the skills of both teachers and students in teaching and learning. These assessments are commonly used as non-graded quizzes, allowing children to practice learning competency without feeling overburdened.
Formative assessments can be given in a variety of ways within the classroom. For example, the teacher can observe students as they perform in groups. Furthermore, before and after the discussion, questions may be asked. Moreover, role-playing, giving presentations, and reciting a topic can all be forms of formative evaluation.
However, students can become bored with this type of traditional setup, especially now that the majority of students are from Generation Z and Generation Alpha. They prefer using technology rather than taking paper and pencil tests. These students regard the internet as their e-library. Besides, they enjoy interactive games and collaborative learning because it allows them to experience the true essence of learning.
Quizalize has been created to fit in and adapt to the needs of the students. This is an internet game that provides students with engaging instant quizzes. It also provides immediate scores and feedback once the learners have completed the game. What’s more fascinating about this educational assessment method is that it tracks the children’s real-time progress using rich data-driven insights.
It is also a tool that allows educators to configure formative assessment and easily differentiate learning in a fun and engaging way. They can easily identify students’ learning gaps and provide necessary interventions before moving on to the next lesson. Furthermore, it is teacher-friendly in terms of ease of use and has a large database of quiz options, making it a time-saving tool for teachers.
Truly, measuring student progress fantastically by incorporating an online educational tool like Quizalize can benefit teachers and students.
By: Vanessa B. Salgado | Teacher I | Cataning Integrated School | Balanga City, Bataan
