In this activity, students receive feedback on a (formative) product or test, but they must figure out where the feedback specifically comes from. This is because written feedback or explanations are often insufficiently read. In this way, the thinking process and learning are with the students, instead of the teacher.
• Create a ‘feedback legend’ (see image). • Provide students with feedback: place dots next to answers or parts of the product. • Have students figure out where the feedback comes from (‘I’m missing something… but what…’) and then improve it. • Allow students to help each other where desirable and only come to you if they really can't figure it out.
• Clearly explain to students why you are using this working form • Reviewing in this way may take some getting used to, but it results in higher learning outcomes for students
• A feedback legend • Tests or products from students
