Formative assessment as a strategy for strengthening learning: a systematic review

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https://doi.org/10.62305/alcon.v5i5.807

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evaluación formativa,Aprendizaje significativo, Autorregulación y Retroalimentación

Abstract

The research aimed to synthesize recent empirical evidence on the effects of formative assessment in strengthening learning and self-regulation, identifying effective components, contextual conditions, and mediators that explain variability in outcomes. To achieve this, the PRISMA protocol was followed, with searches conducted in Google Scholar and Science Direct for empirical articles published between 2020 and 2025 in English and Spanish, applying rigorous inclusion and exclusion criteria that reduced 2,497 initial records to 9 final studies. The selected works mainly covered primary and secondary education in countries such as Ecuador, Chile, Spain, Cuba, the Netherlands, and Hong Kong, employing mixed, quantitative, and qualitative approaches that integrated strategies such as self-assessment, peer assessment, immediate feedback, digital rubrics, and the use of educational technologies. Results showed significant improvements in academic performance, intrinsic motivation, student participation, and the development of self-regulation, highlighting timely feedback as a decisive factor. Findings revealed that the effectiveness of formative assessment depends on pedagogical design, teacher preparation, and institutional support, positioning it as a key strategy for transforming teaching and consolidating lasting learning..

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Published

2025-09-30

How to Cite

Barberán Pulido, B. H., Barberán Pulido, P. E., Pazmiño Saldarriaga, J. A., & Cedeño Alcívar , C. L. (2025). Formative assessment as a strategy for strengthening learning: a systematic review . Scientific Journal of Educational Innovation and Current Society "ALCON". ISSN 2960-8473, 5(5), 30–44. https://doi.org/10.62305/alcon.v5i5.807

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