Formative Assessment Student Indicators

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Instructions: The following list explains positive and negative indicators of student engagement in the
learning process. It corresponds with the formative assessment spreadsheet. Different indicators are used
for different types of activities. Those highlighted in green are positive indicators, while those highlighted
in red are negative indicators. They are used to assess students and as a tool to aid the teacher in
differentiation and future planning. Each indicator has a code which corresponds with the spreadsheet.

To be used during class discussion:

Positive Negative
Students answer a question posed by the teacher (Ans) Students are off-task and when
Students explain their thinking/ reasoning when answering a asked, cannot answer or
complex question (A+E) restate the question (OtNA)
Students ask questions/ make statements which help to expand
the discussion, or make connections with other knowledge
(other subjects, society, prior knowledge, etc) (QSExp)
To be used during self-directed learning opportunities:

Positive Negative
Students examine the validity of a view, decision or information Students can explain why their
source (can also be during class discussion or group work) (Eval) behavior (ex. Taking notes vs
Students ask questions to clarify their understanding of the task not) is beneficial for their
and/ or content (Ques). learning (marked when student
Student can explain what they are learning, and how what they cannot explain.) (MetaN)
are doing helps them learn. (MetaP)
To be used during group work or individual practice:

Positive
Students ask questions to clarify their understanding of the task and/ or material (QTM)
Students ask questions/ make statements which demonstrate application of content knowledge to
knowledge from other courses, societal issues, or prior knowledge (AK)
Student explains a concept or instructions to their peers (T)
To be used at all times:

Negative
Students are engaged in the learning process (marked when students are off-task) (Engaged)
Students are following classroom rules (marked when students are not following rules) (Rules)
Students are active and eager during the learning process (marked when students demonstrate poor
body language/ fall asleep) (BL/SL)
Students are prepared for class (marked when students come to class unprepared) (UnPrep)
Students communicate in spoken English when directed to do so (marked when students speak in
Thai or do not Speak) (NSE)