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Ngindiru, Virginia; Mburu, James; Chepngetich, Irene – Childhood Education, 2022
Accelerated learning programs (ALP) around the world are helping disadvantaged, over-age, out-of-school children and youth catch up to their more advantaged peers. The Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) approach applies principles of formative assessments and level-wise grouping and learning to ensure children lagging in the foundational literacy…
Descriptors: Acceleration (Education), Educationally Disadvantaged, Formative Evaluation, Grouping (Instructional Purposes)
Scott, V. C.; Alia, K.; Scaccia, J.; Ramaswamy, R.; Saha, S.; Leviton, L.; Wandersman, A. – American Journal of Evaluation, 2020
Sustainable community health improvement often requires the implementation of complex interventions in complex systems. Drawing from the "Four Keys to Success" frame (theory, implementation, support, and evaluation), this article describes how we used a formative evaluation approach to foster a learning system capable of monitoring and…
Descriptors: Formative Evaluation, Health Programs, Public Health, Program Implementation
Morrison, Julie Q.; Newman, Daniel S.; Erickson, Amy Gaumer – Journal of Applied School Psychology, 2021
Extant coverage of multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) in the research literature has tended to focus on student outcomes as opposed to the process of adult implementation. This conceptual article presents a model of process evaluation as a means to assess the fidelity of implementation of a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) framework to…
Descriptors: Formative Evaluation, Fidelity, Program Implementation, Reading Instruction
Ferrara, Angela M.; Lambert, Richard G.; Holcomb, T. Scott – Center for Educational Measurement and Evaluation, 2020
This report contains information on the background of and research on the North Carolina Kindergarten Entry Assessments (NC KEA). Evidence shows that implementing formative assessment is difficult for teachers and schools. Given that North Carolina will be adopting a new KEA measure for the fall of 2020, this report summarizes previous research on…
Descriptors: Program Implementation, State Programs, Formative Evaluation, Kindergarten
Yun, Cathy; Melnick, Hanna; Wechsler, Marjorie – Learning Policy Institute, 2021
Early childhood assessments can provide important information to guide instruction and inform policy. Given the widespread and growing use of statewide kindergarten entry assessments (KEAs), in particular, it is important that policymakers understand how to choose and use assessments wisely. This brief summarizes research showing how authentic…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Performance Based Assessment, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Student Evaluation
Nellie Mae Education Foundation, 2020
The Nellie Mae Education Foundation created this Student-Centered Learning Continuum (SCL Continuum) to establish the characteristics of high-quality, student-centered learning in classrooms, schools, and districts. This continuum is based upon existing research and cutting-edge practice, incorporates the experiences of experts and practitioners,…
Descriptors: Student Centered Learning, Program Implementation, Program Evaluation, Evaluation Criteria
Gerzon, Nancy; Jones, Barbara – WestEd, 2020
When teachers and students share the responsibility for learning, students become active agents in their own learning who respond to feedback, set learning goals, track their progress, and adapt their own learning strategies when needed. Formative assessment provides a clear path forward to this kind of teaching and learning experience, and site…
Descriptors: Formative Evaluation, Program Implementation, Leadership Effectiveness, Evidence Based Practice
The edTPA and Physical Education Teacher Education: Working in Tandem to Prepare Successful Teachers
Davis, Kathryn L.; Wash, Pamela D. – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 2019
Very few articles, chapters or professional presentations exist that are devoted to implementing the Teacher Performance Assessment (edTPA) within physical education teacher education (PETE) programs. Given the climate of high-stakes assessment permeating both K-12 schools and educator preparation programs, it is encouraging to know that the best…
Descriptors: Teacher Evaluation, Performance Based Assessment, Physical Education Teachers, Teacher Education
Pierce, Jill C.; Supovitz, Jonathan A. – Research for Action, 2020
In partnership with the Consortium for Policy Research in Education, RFA has been studying Philadelphia schools' take-up of an instructional reform that has demonstrated positive impacts on teacher knowledge and student learning in math. The Ongoing Assessment Project (OGAP) is designed to deepen teachers' understanding of foundational concepts in…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Outcomes of Education, Mathematics Achievement, Student Evaluation
Laur, Dayna – Eye on Education, 2019
"Authentic Project-Based Learning in Grades 9-12" provides a clear guide to design, develop, and implement real-world challenges for any high school subject. The author lays out five clear, standards-based stages of assessment to help you and your learners process the what, how, and why of authentic project-based experiences. You'll…
Descriptors: Student Projects, Active Learning, High School Students, Academic Standards
Hackmann, Donald G.; Malin, Joel R.; Fuller Hamilton, Asia N.; O'Donnell, Laura – Clearing House: A Journal of Educational Strategies, Issues and Ideas, 2019
Individualized Learning Plans (ILPs), an effective strategy to promote students' college and career readiness, are increasingly used in US school systems as a mechanism to encourage students' career exploration and identification of career goals. After describing features of ILPs, we provide an example of the ILP process developed and implemented…
Descriptors: Individualized Education Programs, Individualized Instruction, Career Readiness, College Readiness
Northwest Evaluation Association, 2016
Teachers know they need to focus on practices that can make the biggest difference to their students--but which practices have a track record of improving learning and growth? Read the second article in our five-part series to discover specific classroom formative assessment practices proven to take students from zoned out to tuned in. You'll…
Descriptors: Formative Evaluation, Educational Practices, Educational Strategies, Program Implementation
Mitchell, Susan – Preschool Development and Expansion Grant Technical Assistance (PDG TA), 2016
This document compiles information from multiple sources to offer readers a snapshot of Preschool Development and Expansion Grant (PDG) states' progress towards implementing a full comprehensive assessment system, as well as the tools they are using for each of the components.
Descriptors: Preschool Education, Preschool Evaluation, State Programs, Program Implementation
Ní Fhloinn, Eabhnat; Carr, Michael – European Journal of Engineering Education, 2017
In this paper, we present a range of formative assessment types for engineering mathematics, including in-class exercises, homework, mock examination questions, table quizzes, presentations, critical analyses of statistical papers, peer-to-peer teaching, online assessments and electronic voting systems. We provide practical tips for the…
Descriptors: Engineering Education, Formative Evaluation, Peer Teaching, Tutoring
Reddy, Linda A.; Dudek, Christopher M.; Lekwa, Adam – Theory Into Practice, 2017
This article describes the theory, key components, and empirical support for the Classroom Strategies Coaching (CSC) Model, a data-driven coaching approach that systematically integrates data from multiple observations to identify teacher practice needs and goals, design practice plans, and evaluate progress towards goals. The primary aim of the…
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Coaching (Performance), Models, Formative Evaluation