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Formative Assessment Mind Map for Classroom Use

See how formative assessment breaks down into purpose, methods, feedback and use. Then build your own map from lesson notes, a PDF or a topic.

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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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Why Use a Formative Assessment Map

Turn assessment notes into a clear visual you can revise, share and test yourself on.

Build from your own material

Upload lesson plans, PDFs or slides and get a map of the key assessment ideas.

Organized by purpose and method

Branches separate why you assess, which checks to use and how to give feedback.

Next steps from the same map

Turn the map into a quiz or flashcards, then export or share it with colleagues.

How to Make Your Own Assessment Map

Start from your notes or a single topic word, then let the AI organize the branches.

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Add your material
Upload a PDF, Word or PowerPoint file, a text file, an image, or type a topic.
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AI builds the map
The generator groups ideas into branches such as methods, feedback and goals.
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Study, expand and quiz
Expand any node, edit the text, export it, or turn the map into a quiz.

Formative Assessment Mind Map Structure

A formative assessment mind map shows how teachers check learning during a lesson or unit, not at the end. Formative assessment is ongoing evaluation used to adjust teaching and give students feedback. The map usually splits into its purpose, the methods used to gather evidence, the feedback given to learners, and the strategies teachers use to act on what they find.

Purpose: why teachers check understanding during learning
Methods: exit tickets, quick polls, questioning, observation
Feedback: specific, timely comments that guide next steps
Student role: self-assessment and peer review
Teacher actions: regrouping, reteaching and adjusting pace

Use the map to plan checks for a unit, revise for a teaching exam, or share a common language with your team. Create a personalized formative assessment mind map with CogniGuide from your own lesson notes.

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Formative Assessment Mind Map FAQs

Common questions about formative assessment and building a map of it.

What is the difference between formative and summative assessment?

Formative assessment happens during learning and guides teaching. Summative assessment happens at the end of a unit or course and measures overall achievement. Formative checks are usually low-stakes and frequent.

What are common formative assessment strategies?

Common strategies include exit tickets, think-pair-share, quick quizzes, hinge questions, whiteboard responses and teacher observation. Each gives quick evidence of who understands what.

Which files can I use to create this map?

You can upload PDF, Word (DOCX), PowerPoint (PPTX), text or Markdown files, or images. You can also type a topic and let the AI build the map from it.

Can I turn my formative assessment map into a quiz?

Yes. Any CogniGuide map can be turned into a quiz to test yourself. There is a free plan with 5 creations a week, and paid plans raise the limits.