Formative assessment
FOR-muh-tiv
Formal Neutral
What it really means
Work that is marked for practice and feedback but does NOT count towards your final grade. Do it anyway — it is your safe chance to learn what the markers want.
Chinese explanation
练习性质的作业：有批改和反馈，但不计入最终成绩。还是要认真做——这是你了解评分标准的安全机会。
Example conversation
A: Does this practice essay count?
B: No, it's formative — but the feedback will tell you what they want in the real one.
A：这篇练习论文算分吗？
B：不算，是形成性作业——但反馈会告诉你正式那篇该怎么写。
What you could say back
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