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Reed, Kristen E.; Goldenberg, E. Paul – Teaching Children Mathematics, 2016
Formative assessment is a process used by teachers and students during instruction that provides feedback to adjust ongoing teaching and learning to improve students' achievements of intended instructional outcomes. Formative assessment means assessment embedded in instruction. That definition was adopted in 2006 by the Council of Chief State…
Descriptors: Formative Evaluation, Student Evaluation, Feedback (Response), Mathematics Instruction
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Hannibal, Mary Anne – Teaching Children Mathematics, 1999
Presents research findings and suggestions on how children learn to categorize shapes. Discusses specific ways to present developmentally appropriate activities designed to enhance children's understanding of basic shapes. Contains 12 references. (ASK)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics