Unlike evaluation, which judges performance, feedback is the process which helps our students to evaluate their performance, to identify the areas in which they are right and to provide them with advice on what they can do in the future to improve in the areas that need to be corrected. W. Fred MiserThe purpose of feedback is to keep students on track and help them improve the work they will produce. Research shows that feedback and remedial procedures can help all students reach the abilities of the top 20%. Many of us confuse feedback with criticism. The reason for providing feedback is to help the individual improve. Providing constructive feedback creates continued growth and development to help the student perform at their best. Feedback can help the student feel reinforced to do a good job or at least try their best by receiving words of encouragement and positive feedback, even if it is to correct what they did . (Shasta County Office of