THE IMPORTANCE OF GAME-BASED FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT IN LANGUAGE TEACHING FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL LEARNERS: STRATEGIES FOR INFORMING INSTRUCTION

This article discusses the importance of game-based formative assessment in language teaching for secondary school students. Game-based assessment practices aim to improve students’ language skills while making learning fun. At the same time, various strategies will be presented on how teachers can use this information to develop their teaching strategies more effectively. The effects of game-based assessments on increasing learning motivation, strengthening feedback mechanisms, and collaborative learning will be emphasized.