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CILT2000: Using Technology to Support Ongoing Formative Assessment in the Classroom

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This article emphasizes the importance of formative assessment in the teaching and learning process and the role technology can play in advancing assessment practices. It describes work undertaken by attendees of the CILT workshop, highlighting key issues that were discussed and areas for further development including how to address important equity concerns.

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Ravitz, J. CILT2000: Using Technology to Support Ongoing Formative Assessment in the Classroom. Journal of Science Education and Technology 11, 293–296 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1016032821506

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