Bank of Resources for Giving Quick and Effective Feedback to Middle Schoolers:

1. “Feedback and Trust Grid”: - Understand that the impact of feedback is influenced by the level of trust between individuals. - Be cautious of giving positive feedback with low trust, as it may come across as flattery and manipulative. - Avoid giving negative feedback when there is distrust, as it can lead to resentment. - Critical feedback, although negative, can be beneficial if it comes from a place of trust, as it allows for growth. - Positive feedback with high trust can boost confidence and serve as affirmation. - Remember that the effectiveness of feedback depends on the level of trust and the personal nature of the feedback.

2. “6 Tips for Managing the Feedback Workload”: - Recognize when reteaching is needed instead of providing individual written feedback for every assignment. - Encourage student thinking and learning by using prompts and cues, rather than correcting every mistake. - Avoid providing detailed feedback on non-redoable summative assessments, and instead focus on providing feedback for reassessments. - Implement feedback conferences and have students request feedback, which can save time and promote student engagement. - Promote self-assessment and peer feedback to increase learning and save time for teachers. - Provide feedback in smaller chunks over time, rather than in lengthy sessions.

3. “6 Teacher-Approved Tips for Faster, More Effective Feedback”: - Follow the “1 in 4 rule” and give specific, in-depth feedback on only one out of every four assignments. - Allow students to reflect on their own work periodically, enabling them to set their own learning goals and track their progress. - Utilize technology tools such as digital quizzes for automated grading and online documents for easier commenting. - Incorporate peer learning and feedback skills by having students grade each other using a rubric provided by the teacher. - Recognize and eliminate busy work to save time and focus on meaningful feedback. - After multiple assignments, let students choose the work that best represents their learning and grade only that.

4. “I-Like-I-Wish-What-If”: - “I Like, I Wish, What If” is a structured feedback method that promotes constructive and positive feedback during testing sessions. - This method involves three types of statements: “I Like” to convey positive aspects, “I Wish” to suggest improvements, and “What If” to share new ideas. - It can help identify areas for improvement and generate new possibilities for future iterations. - After gathering feedback, it is important to share the lessons learned, synthesize the feedback, and take action by creating new prototypes and integrating the feedback received.