Formative
The ultimate tool for real-time intervention.
Overview
Formative is a comprehensive assessment platform that allows teachers to create a wide variety of assignments and see student responses live. Teachers can build their own content or upload existing documents and add interactive questions. The platform supports multiple question types, including drawing, audio recording, and math-specific formats. The real-time data helps teachers to intervene and provide support exactly when students need it.
✨ Key Features
- Variety of question types (multiple choice, show your work, audio, etc.)
- Real-time student tracking
- Auto-grading and manual grading with feedback
- Content library with pre-made formatives
- Data tracking and standards alignment
- Collaboration features for teachers
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Focus on real-time data for immediate instructional intervention
- Wide variety of question types, including 'Show Your Work'
- Strong data and reporting features for tracking student growth
Unique Value: Empowers teachers to move beyond simple right/wrong answers by providing a live, detailed view of student work, enabling timely, targeted interventions that accelerate learning.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Creating digital assignments where students can 'show their work' by drawing or typing
- Using real-time data to identify and address student misconceptions during a lesson
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Live audience polling for events
- Creating interactive slide presentations
🏆 Alternatives
Formative is more focused on creating and delivering assessments with robust, real-time data, whereas tools like Classkick are more about the live feedback process on a digital whiteboard.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Partner tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: Basic features and limited access to advanced question types.
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