Which concept emphasizes taking advantage of schema to help learners learn faster, connecting new concepts to prior knowledge, and making lessons interactive with guests or speakers?

• A. Prior Knowledge and home background
• B. Theories and lesson plans
• C. Strategies, activities, materials, and technology to plan instruction and assessment for all learning types
• D. Formative assessments

Answer: (D)

Formative assessments focus on checking understanding while learning is happening and using that information to shape what happens next. This naturally involves tapping into students’ existing knowledge (their schemas) and linking new ideas to what they already know, so learning can proceed more quickly and smoothly. By asking quick questions, having students explain their thinking, or posing tasks that reveal gaps, the teacher can tailor subsequent lessons, activities, and supports in real time.

Incorporating interactive elements like inviting guests or speakers provides authentic contexts and prompts students to apply what they’re learning, which gives rich evidence for formative checks. The teacher can use responses from these interactions to adjust pacing, provide targeted feedback, and redesign activities to better connect new concepts to prior understanding.

So, the concept described aligns with formative assessment because it centers on ongoing, evidence-based adjustments to instruction that leverage students’ schemas and actively engage them through meaningful, real-world experiences.