Adam Holding is a geography teacher and subject leader with over 12 years’ experience in education, with a particular interest in formative assessment, responsive teaching, and improving student outcomes. Alongside his school-based leadership roles, Adam works as a Lead Assessment Writer for AQA and supports the development of future teachers through his work with Edge Hill University. He has presented at researchED, sharing his work on formative assessment and instructional agility, and works as a course tutor and a 1:1 tutor at PMT Education.
Formative assessment helps teachers understand what students have learned while there is still time to address misconceptions and improve understanding. In this article, geography teacher Adam H. explores what formative assessment is and practical strategies that help make student thinking visible.
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