Assessment & Feedback
Deciding what to assess, how often, and what to say back. Formative and summative assessment, feedback students actually read, and getting through a class set without losing the evening.
26 articles
Formative and Summative, in Practice
Once you know the difference, these are about doing it.
Feedback Students Actually Use
The half of assessment that changes what a student does next.
How to Give Effective Formative Feedback That Students Actually Use: A Complete Guide for Teachers
9 mins
Feedback-First Grading: A Better Way to Return Student Work
9 mins
How to Give Effective Feedback on Final Exams and Major Projects in 2026
11 mins
The 6 AI-Powered Feedback Styles in GradingPal: Complete 2026 Guide to Effective Student Feedback (Writing & Multi-Media)
12 mins
Formative Assessment in Your Subject
Low-prep checks that work in a specific room, with a specific class.
Marking Faster Without Marking Worse
Ways to cut the time without cutting what the student gets back.
Designing Worksheets and Practice Material
Not printables to download — how to build practice that is worth marking.
Math Worksheets That Stick: Designing for Long-Term Retention
8 mins
Designing Effective Math Worksheets for Fractions and Decimals
9 mins
Creating Engaging Reading Comprehension Worksheets for Middle School
8 mins
Middle School Literature Worksheets: Ideas That Spark Critical Thinking & Evidence-Based Analysis
8 mins
Reading Comprehension Worksheets: Ideas for High School Literature
8 mins
For the End of the School Year
For the last month of term. Written in May — come back in May.
The Best Assessment Practices for Wrapping Up the School Year in 2026
11 mins
How to Design Meaningful End-of-Year Summative Assessments in 2026
10 mins
How to Grade Final Projects Fairly and Efficiently (Without Losing Your Mind)
12 mins
Common Mistakes Teachers Make with Final Exams and How to Avoid Them in 2026
9 mins
Balancing Formative Checks and Final Summative Assessments in the Last Month of School
10 mins
How to Help Students Reflect and Set Goals Before Summer Break in 2026
10 mins
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