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2010

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Brigham Young University

Assessment for learning

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The Effect Of Formative Assessments On Teaching And Learning, Brian W. Radford Mar 2010

The Effect Of Formative Assessments On Teaching And Learning, Brian W. Radford

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This study sought to improve the learning outcomes at the Missionary Training Center in Provo, Utah. Here, missionary trainees aged 19-24 are taught language and doctrine in an accelerated environment. In an effort to improve learning outcomes, the effect of formative feedback provided to students and summary feedback provided to teachers was assessed in a 2x2 factorial design with a separate control group. Four dependent variables were assessed including (a) doctrinal knowledge, (b) knowledge of teaching principles, (c) language grammar, and (d) ability to speak in a foreign language. The results showed that students who received immediate formative feedback outperformed …