When does formative evaluation occur in an educational program?

When does formative evaluation occur in an educational program?

• A. Before Program
• B. During the Educational Program
• C. After the Program
• D. Long-Term Evaluation

Answer: (B)

Formative evaluation is used to improve a program while it’s being delivered. It involves gathering feedback, monitoring learner progress, and observing how the instruction is working so adjustments can be made in real time—changing content, pacing, or teaching methods to better meet learners’ needs. If done before the program, it’s typically for planning or needs assessment; if after, the focus shifts to outcomes and effectiveness (summative evaluation). Long-term evaluation looks at sustained impact over time, not immediate improvement during implementation.

Formative evaluation is used to improve a program while it’s being delivered. It involves gathering feedback, monitoring learner progress, and observing how the instruction is working so adjustments can be made in real time—changing content, pacing, or teaching methods to better meet learners’ needs. If done before the program, it’s typically for planning or needs assessment; if after, the focus shifts to outcomes and effectiveness (summative evaluation). Long-term evaluation looks at sustained impact over time, not immediate improvement during implementation.