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What does ongoing descriptive feedback aim to provide?

  1. Summative assessments

  2. Clear communication about grades

  3. Continuous improvement suggestions

  4. Simplified evaluation methods

The correct answer is: Continuous improvement suggestions

Ongoing descriptive feedback is designed to support continuous improvement by offering specific insights, suggestions, and observations about a student’s performance. This type of feedback helps students understand their progress, identify areas where they excel, and recognize where they need more practice or guidance. It encourages a growth mindset by highlighting that learning is an ongoing process and provides actionable steps for students to advance their skills. Unlike summative assessments that usually occur at the end of an instructional period to measure what has been learned, ongoing descriptive feedback focuses on the learning journey as it unfolds, making it a key element in fostering deeper understanding and development.