Practice, Grading and Formative Assessment

This module explores the role that practice plays in student learning and how homework, grading and formative assessments interact to support achievement. Estimated Time To Complete: 60-80 minutes.

This module is related to NEE Indicator 7.4

At the end of this module, participants will be able to:

1. Define focused practice and explain how it contributes to student achievement

2. Reflect on current grading practices and consider how they serve to support or undermine learning

3. Define instructional traction and explain how it assists teachers who utilize the practice

4. Explain how error analysis can be used to support student learning

5. Conduct a process of error analysis using student work

Review the activities below.

	1. What Is Focused Practice and How Does It Increase Student Learning?
	2. Which Grading Practices Can Help Increase Student Learning?
	3. What Is Instructional Traction and How Does It Support Student Learning?
	4. How Can Error Analysis Support Student Learning?

TED-Ed: How to Practice Effectively