FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT IN ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE (EFL) CLASSROOMS: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN UZBEKISTAN

Formative assessment is a key tool for improving students' learning outcomes, especially in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classrooms. In Uzbekistan, the educational system has undergone significant reforms in recent years, prioritizing communicative competence and learner-centered approaches. This article explores the role of formative assessment in EFL classrooms at the secondary school level, highlights the current challenges teachers and students face, and identifies the potential opportunities for improving language instruction through effective formative practices.