Formative Instructional Practices (FIP) are the formal and informal ways that teachers and students gather and respond to evidence of learning. It helps to think about learning as a journey, and formative instructional practices can guide teachers and students along the way.
These practices include four components: Clear Learning Targets, Collecting and Documenting Evidence, Student Ownership and Effective Feedback. Research shows that integrating these components into daily practice can increase teacher effectiveness and student learning.