Encourage Retakes & Test Corrections

NOTE: This strategy is part of the self-paced Design Performance-Based Assessments

Encouraging retakes and test corrections provides learners with an opportunity to identify their mistakes, review their work, revisit the content, address misconceptions, and correct their answers. This practice not only helps students improve their grades but also ensures they understand key concepts. Additionally, it builds confidence, motivates continuous learning, and highlights the importance of assessment for/as learning.

Bright Spots

Gain inspiration from authentic examples of this strategy shared by teachers who have used them with their learners.

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Error-analysis stations

At Drew Middle School in Talladega County Schools in Alabama, you will find error analysis stations throughout the hallways. By digging into the errors, students gain valuable insights into their thinking and any misconceptions they have.

Test Corrections aren’t just for math and science 

Show your work

Photo source: Rocklin USD

You can ask learners to correct their answers in any subject. In math or science you can ask them to show their work and in humanities classes you can ask for an explanation and evidence like in the example above.

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