An on-line course where the participants develop strategies to enhance teaching effectiveness through use of formative assessment.  The course is designed primarily for Middle School Mathematics educators, however concepts are applicable to elementary and high school mathematics and other content areas as well.  The course explores research, pedagogy, and instructional strategies for the use of formative assessment through readings, online resources, classroom action trials, and class participation in online discussion.

Required Text:   Keely, P., & Tobey, C.R.,Mathematics Formative Assessment: Practical Strategies for Linking Assessment, Instruction, and Learning. Corwin Press, Thousand Oaks, CA, 2011; ISBN 9781412968126.   This information has been given to the FSU bookstore staff.

Location: Online

Framingham State University - 3 Graduate Credits