Please put the following to simple English
Formative assessment is used in the first attempt of developing instruction.
• The goal is to monitor learners learning to provide feedback.
• It helps identifying the first gaps in your instruction.
• Based on this feedback you'll know what to focus on for further expansion for your instruction.
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Formative assessment is used when creating instruction for the first time. The purpose is to track how students are learning and give them feedback. It helps find areas where your instruction may need improvement. This feedback will also help you know what to focus on when improving your instruction further.