Assessments For A Growth Mindset

Summative vs. formative feedback

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Summary

Teachers' feedback influences students' mindsets.
Right vs. wrong feedback makes it seem like school is about performing, not learning. It doesn't encourage students to focus on growth and improvement.
Summative assessments = end of unit assessments showing performance.
Formative assessments = assessments that inform learning for both students and teachers - also known as assessments for learning.
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