alleryWhen is classroom practice formative, per Black and Wiliam?
AWhenever a test is given
BWhenever marks are noted
COnly when grades are final
DWhen evidence guides next steps
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. When evidence guides next steps
1. Black and Wiliam say practice is formative to the extent evidence about achievement is elicited, interpreted and used.
2. It must be used to decide better next steps in instruction.
3. Giving a test or recording marks alone is not enough.
_Source: Wikipedia, Formative assessment, Origin of the term_
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