Is This for a Grade? Rethinking the Role of Formative Assessment

Tired of hearing "Is this for a grade?" every time you assign a task? This session tackles the frustration many teachers experience when students only engage for marks and offers actionable strategies to shift mindsets, both theirs and yours, so formative assessment becomes a valued part of the learning process, not just a checkpoint for a grade. Session Objectives: 1. Analyze the mark-driven mindset to articulate the benefits of using formative assessment as a crucial component of the learning process. 2. Explore actionable strategies for shifting teacher and student mindsets to value formative assessment for feedback and growth. 3. Refine classroom practices to ensure formative assessment is viewed by students as a low-stakes opportunity for practice and mastery.