Formative Assessment Concept Map
See how formative assessment works as a cycle of checks, feedback and revision, then build your own map from your lesson plans or notes.
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- What you get
- Interactive mind maps of the main ideas and how they connect. Free: overview maps (detailed maps on your first 3 creations). Plus: detailed maps with supporting concepts.
- Exports
- Your first PDF or PNG export is free; Plus exports anytime.
- Price
- Free plan: 5 creations a week, up to 3 a day. Plus: $9.99/month or $99.90/year (USD; local prices at checkout).
- Sign-up
- A free account is required before you create anything (Google or email). No credit card.
- What you can upload
- PDF, Word (.docx), PowerPoint (.pptx), plain text or Markdown, and images (PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF), or type a topic. One file per creation on the free plan; several at once on Plus.
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Turn Your Lessons Into a Formative Map
Map the checks you run in class and the feedback you give, so the next lesson builds on what students actually know.
Build from your lesson material
Upload lesson plans, slides or notes and the AI maps the checks, prompts and feedback steps.
See the assessment cycle
Branches show the stages of formative assessment, from learning goals to adjusting teaching.
Quiz and revise from the map
Turn the map into a quiz or flashcards to test whether students understand each stage.
How to Build a Formative Assessment Map
Start with your lesson material or a topic, then let the AI structure the map for you.
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Add your lesson material
Upload a PDF, slides or notes, or type the topic such as formative assessment strategies.
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AI builds the map
The AI creates an interactive map with branches for goals, checks, feedback and next steps.
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Expand, quiz or export
Expand any branch, turn the map into a quiz or export it as PNG or PDF for planning.
Concept Maps for Formative Assessment
A concept map for formative assessment shows how teachers gather evidence of learning during instruction and act on it. Formative assessment divides into a few core parts: clarifying learning goals, eliciting evidence, giving feedback, and adjusting teaching. Each part connects to specific classroom tools such as exit tickets, questioning and peer review.
- Learning goals: what students should know and be able to do
- Evidence of learning: questions, exit tickets, observation, quick polls
- Feedback: specific comments that tell students their next step
- Peer and self assessment: students judge their own and others' work
- Instructional adjustment: reteaching or changing pace based on results
Use the map to plan checks for each lesson, review which feedback worked, and revise your unit. CogniGuide can turn your own notes into a personalized formative assessment map in minutes.
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Formative Assessment Concept Map Questions
Common questions about formative assessment maps and how to build one.
What is formative assessment?
Formative assessment is the ongoing gathering of evidence about student learning during instruction. Teachers use it to see what students understand and adjust lessons before a final grade is given.
How is formative assessment different from summative assessment?
Formative assessment happens during learning and guides teaching. Summative assessment happens at the end of a unit and measures how much was learned overall.
Which files can I use to build my map?
You can upload PDF, Word (DOCX), PowerPoint (PPTX), text or Markdown files, or images. You can also type a topic instead.
Is it free to create a formative assessment map?
Yes, there is a free plan with 5 creations a week and no payment needed. Paid plans raise the limits.