Teachers Predict End-of-Year Test Scores with Formative Assessment

This 2016 study by the Applied Research Center explores how formative assessments can predict student success on end-of-year tests. Tracking 138 students across 6 Florida elementary school classrooms, researchers found a strong link between formative assessment results and state math and reading scores.  

Using a standards-based software platform, teachers gained real-time insights, helping them adjust instruction and close learning gaps.  

The study revealed that regular formative assessments provide valuable early indicators of student performance, benefiting both teaching and learning. These findings support using formative assessments to improve student outcomes and guide instructional practices.