ABSTRACT
“If I only had more time!” This is likely the single greatest request among teachers reflecting on their instruction and the progress of their students. We constantly lament over the lack of time to teach, the lack of time for students to develop conceptual knowledge, and the lack of time to plan effectively for students. So how do we access this valuable commodity? The answer is the implementation of frequent and effective formative assessment. Formative assessment must occur on a regular basis to provide an immediate gauge of student understanding on specific objectives, and the format must be effective in gleaning specific information directing next steps for students.
