Database of Formative Assessments

The teacher sets up a rubric outlining the criteria for a task/activity, and has the students use that rubric to assess each other. 

A teacher might want the class to practice a specific skill or task, and could set a rubric outlining the criteria for mastering the skill/task.  The students pair up and one practices while the other scores them with the rubric.

Teachers can walk around the room and observe the students as they practice.  The teacher might offer suggestions for improvement while they are observing the practice.

Students that are using the rubric can provide feedback to the ones practicing, and if the roles alternate then they will be able to receive feedback while they practice the task too.

This type of activity is generally done to influence the direction of the class.  The teacher can easily identify if the students are understanding the skill/task, and can continue with new content as soon as they feel the class is ready.

The teacher could set up the activity so that all students have a chance to practice before they are scored by a partner with the rubric.  If the students are allowed to see the rubric ahead of time, then they are able assess themselves prior to practicing in front of their peers.

No technology is required, but students may use an online form to assess their peers with the rubric.  The use of something like a Google form can be helpful for aggregating the data collected.