In formative assessment, what makes teacher feedback truly actionable and constructive for a learner?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. It specifies exactly what was done well, identifies specific areas for improvement, and explains concrete next steps
- Step 1: Descriptive, criterion-referenced feedback points out specific strengths, clarifies errors, and models how to correct them. Step 2. Actionable feedback enables students to close the gap between current work and the intended learning standard. Answer: It specifies exactly what was done well, identifies specific areas for improvement, and explains concrete next steps. Why not the others: Vague one-word labels, unexplained marks, and derogatory peer comparisons do not provide actionable guidance for improvement.
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