Mathematics Inside the Black Box: Assessment for Learning in the Mathematics Classroom

Drawing from evidence-based research findings, Mathematics Inside the Black Box: Assessment for Learning in the Mathematics Classroom explores the strong correlation between formative assessment and increased student achievement and provides recommendations to help mathematics educators:

• Develop formative assessment within a mathematics department
• Encourage classroom dialogue that helps students process the information
• Use sources of evidence to adjust instruction and increase learning
• Teach math students to conduct productive peer- and self-assessment

This booklet gives mathematics teachers practical solutions for implementing formative assessment in the classroom to foster a shared belief that all students can be successful. This booklet is one of the 11-booklet series, “Inside the Black Box,” developed by Paul Black and Dylan Wiliam.