The article draws from 199 sources on assessment, learning, and motivation to present a detailed decomposition of the values, theories, and goals of formative assessment. This article will discuss the extent to which formative feedback actualizes and reinforces self-regulated learning (SRL) strategies among students. Theoreticians agree that SRL…

Argues that contemporary society requires new and more sophisticated ways of thinking. Reviews several approaches to teaching new cognitive processes in schools. Includes lists of characteristics that inhibit and promote higher order thinking skills. (CFR)