formative

Meanings

• adjective

  relating to or constituting the early stages of development

• adjective

  giving shape or form

• adjective

  serving as a model or example

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with formative
creative , active , native

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Variants

List of all variants of formative that leads to same result
formative , formatively , formatives

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Etymology

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from the Latin word 'formativus', meaning 'making or shaping'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'formative assessment' was first introduced by educational psychologist Robert M. Marzano in 1993.

2. The word 'format' comes from the Latin word 'formativus', which is the root of 'formative'.

3. The word 'formative' is often used in the context of education and psychology, but it can also be used more generally to describe anything that shapes or influences something else.

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Related Concepts

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1. normative: Relates to or sets standards or expectations.

2. transformative: Bringing about a fundamental change.

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Culture

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In literature, 'formative' is often used to describe the early experiences or influences that shape a character's development. In education, 'formative assessments' are used to evaluate student progress and inform instruction.

How to Memorize "formative"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the process of shaping or molding something to understand the meaning of 'formative'.
   - Visualize the early stages of development in a character's life.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'formative' with the idea of shaping or influencing something.
   - Associate 'formative' with the early stages of development.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Formative Facts' to remember the meaning.
   - Remember 'Formative' as 'shaping' or 'influencing'.

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