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The Possibilities and Limitations of Assessment for Learning: Exploring the Theory of Formative Assessment and the Notion of "Closing the Learning Gap"
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Ninomiya, Shuichi – Educational Studies in Japan: International Yearbook, 2016
Black and Wiliam (1998a, 1998b) demonstrate that formative assessment is one of the most effective strategies for promoting student learning. Since the publication of their reviews, formative assessment has gained increasing international prominence in both policy and practice. However, despite this early innovation, the theory and practice of…
Descriptors: Formative Evaluation, Achievement Gap, Theory Practice Relationship, Accountability