The Power of Feedback

@article{Hattie2007ThePO,
  title={The Power of Feedback},
  author={John A. C. Hattie and Helen S. Timperley},
  journal={Review of Educational Research},
  year={2007},
  volume={77},
  pages={112 - 81}
}
Feedback is one of the most powerful influences on learning and achievement, but this impact can be either positive or negative. Its power is frequently mentioned in articles about learning and teaching, but surprisingly few recent studies have systematically investigated its meaning. This article provides a conceptual analysis of feedback and reviews the evidence related to its impact on learning and achievement. This evidence shows that although feedback is among the major influences, the… 
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