Reply To: Collecting Real-Time Data to Make Real-Time Differences: Ideas For Formative Assessment – Discussion

[Mercy Edeh]

Following the big ideas in growth mind set, it is important that students’ mistakes are not erased and replaced with the correct information or answer. Students’ mistake should be followed by a reflection of what the mistakes are and why. This ensure that they are learning the content concept correctly rather than just fixing mistakes by replacing them with correct information provided. Therefore, teachers should proactively create opportunities for students to learn from their mistakes by way of reflection to ensure deep learning.