Applying formative assessment strategies, which teacher response would be best to motivate students?

a. Give an end-of-unit achievement test.

b. Give positive verbal feedback, such as “Good effort!”

c. Assign appropriate and fair letter grades.

d. Give useful and specific feedback to improve performance.


ANSWER: d

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