ROLE OF FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT IN ENHANCING ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AT ELEMENTARY LEVEL: A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY

Abstract

The aim of this study was to examine the role of formative assessment in the academic excellence of students at elementary level. Objectives of this study were to identify need of formative assessment at elementary level and learning difficulties of learners through formative assessment. It was a descriptive study design. Questionnaire was designed for data collection. 350 teachers from both private and public sector were selected for data collection and sample was selected with simple sampling technique. Chi square was applied for the analysis of data. Results of this study showed that formative assessment plays a significant role in the performance level of students as it provides feedback to both teacher and learner about their learning and progress. Low achieving students tends to get maximum benefit from this assessment. it is recommended that teacher may use formative assessment for academic excellence of elementary students

Key words: Formative Assessment, Academic Excellence, Descriptive study