Activotes for formative Assessment

[tlandry]

ARe there any resources on Planet showing examples of how activotes are being used as formative assessment?

[LisaD]

I think that it is great question. How does one define formative? For me, it has to do with NOT giving the answer but for a way for students to give feedback and explore the answers. That's one reason, I typically don't set the "correct" answer with my pages that have activote questions.

There is a really good Teacher Feature (the very first one, I think) about Gautam Saha, a chemistry teacher in Norcross, GA. It really got me thinking....! You may want to look at his video here:

http://www.prometheanplanet.com/server.php?show=nav.2822

Also, see what you think about this Flipchart: Always, Sometimes, Never. It allows students to explore math statements and think about whether they are always, sometimes or never true.

http://www.prometheanplanet.com/server.php?show=ConResource.9127

Also try looking at this Forum Thread named: Giving the Answers to Soon?
http://www.prometheanplanet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2925&highlight=giving+answer

Lisa

[scaulfield]

And if you are interested in seeing how you can use the votes for Higher Level Thinking, there are some great presentations from the Activ08 Conferences. You can check them here on Planet (Search Higher Level Thinking), or better yet, come to the next Activ Users Conference! :-)