A Descriptive Analysis of State-Supported Formative Assessment Initiatives in New York and Vermont

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This document provides links to a Regional Educational Laboratory Northeast and Island report examining formative assessment initiatives in New York and Vermont. The provided URL links are to a report summary and the complete report.

As noted in the report's introduction, "This study examines two state-supported formative assessment initiatives that promote a consensus definition of formative assessment endorsed by the Council of Chief State School Officers. It describes the primary components of the two initiatives and the strategies that state, district and school leaders report using to support implementation of each initiative."

To read the report summary and complete report, click on the following links.

Summary

Report

Source:

Issues and Answers REL 2012 - No. 112, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance, November 2011

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