Formative assessments, have a different purpose fromsummative assessments. Formative assessments capture learning-in-process in order to identify gaps, misunderstandings, and evolving understanding before summative assessments. Formative assessment may take a variety of forms, such as informal questions, practice quizzes, one-minute papers, and clearest/muddiest point exercises. Formative assessment allows students to practice skills or test knowledge without the pressures associated with grades. How can formative assessment assist with progress monitoring?