However, formative assessment is continuous and is used to check student understanding throughout a lesson. Both work samples “fit the learning objectives” and I was able to identify the students’ strengths and weaknesses. I was also able to “analyze assessment data to understand learning trends and gaps” to guide my future instruction. In the word problem assessment, I recognized where the student was having difficulty and provided “effective, descriptive feedback” to address the area she needed to work on. Assessments are an important part of teaching. Assessments are a good way for teachers to monitor student learning and understanding. Knowing students' level of understanding can help teachers improve student learning and guide their instruction. In the future, I plan to continue to assess students in many ways, such as asking questions, illustrating, and writing to adjust my teaching. I also plan to encourage students to assess their own work so that they are engaged in their own learning and to look for ways to "use technology to support assessment ».