Enhancing Inquiry through Formative
Assessment
Wynne Harlen
Exploratorium Institute for Inquiry
2003
monograph, 46 pages
ISBN
0-943451-57-4
This monograph sets out research evidence and theoretical points supporting the
claim that effective formative assessment can raise student achievement. Compelling
research results are presented indicating that the practice of formative assessment
may be the most significant single factor in raising the academic achievement
of all students—and especially that of lower-achieving students.