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# Three Guiding Questions for Providing Effective Feedback

Feedback is a critical tool for reducing the gap between a student's current understanding and their learning goals. This article outlines a proven model for providing feedback that is objective, manageable, and actionable.

###### Before You Start

* Effective feedback is most successful when it is directly aligned with specific learning objectives or goals.
* Consider the student's current progress before providing feedback to ensure it is appropriately challenging but achievable.
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###### The Feedback Model

In *The Power of Feedback*, John Hattie and Helen Timperley provide a model based on three essential questions. Keeping these questions at the forefront ensures that feedback remains focused and provides clear direction for the student.

| Question | Focus | Description |
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| **Where am I going?** | Goals | What are the specific learning objectives or goals the student is working toward? |
| **How am I going?** | Progress | What progress is currently being made toward those goals? |
| **What is my next step?** | Action | What specific activities or adjustments are needed to make better progress? |

While it may be tempting to provide feedback on a wide range of topics at once, focusing on these three questions keeps the amount of information manageable for the student while providing a clear roadmap for growth.
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###### Good to Know

* **Manageability:** Providing too much feedback at once can be overwhelming. Focus on the most impactful next steps to keep the student engaged.
* **Objective-Driven:** Using these questions helps maintain a measurable objective, making it easier for both the teacher and student to track improvement.
* **SpacesEDU Tools:** You can provide this feedback through text, audio, or video comments. For more details, see [How can I provide feedback on student posts?](https://help.spacesedu.com/en-ca/article/how-can-i-provide-feedback-on-student-posts-tmbbnz/).