FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT IN LANGUAGE TEACHING, ITS VALUE AND SUGGESTED WAYS OF IMPLEMENTING

Abstract

Assessment in education means the process of gathering, analyzing students’ knowledge and gives information to further course of direction in the learning process. Assessments can take various forms depending on different purposes. This article will look into formative assessment type and suggest some approaches for its implementation.

Keywords

assessment for learning, formative assessment, assessment strategies, feedback, teacher and learner, student engagement, self-assessment, peer-assessment.