Researching Classroom-Based Assessment for Formative Purposes Yongqi Gu Guoxing Yu 10.26686/wgtn.12543497.v1 https://openaccess.wgtn.ac.nz/articles/journal_contribution/Researching_Classroom-Based_Assessment_for_Formative_Purposes/12543497 This article aims to help teacher-researchers engage in empirical research on classroom-based assessment for formative purposes. We will first introduce the key features of classroom-based formative assessment (CBFA), and analyze the research questions asked in round-one projects funded by the Fund for Assessment Research (FAR) in Foreign Language Education in China. Next, we will illustrate how some research questions can be answered by analyzing a video-taped lesson from a round-one FAR project. We conclude by calling for more teacher-led research and argue that research on CBFA by teachers will not only produce valid interpretations and applicable findings, but also constitute a viable model for teacher professional development. 2020-06-23 00:17:42 Uncategorised value