Regular formative assessment in Year 9 Art & Design can face some problems that might make it less helpful. Here are some of those challenges:

1. Student Engagement: Some students might not feel motivated. When they are not interested, they might not take part in assessments. This can lead to not getting useful feedback.

2. Quality of Feedback: If teachers give feedback that is unclear or not detailed, students may get confused. When feedback isn’t specific, students might not know how to make their work better.

3. Time Constraints: The busy curriculum can take up a lot of teachers' time. This may mean they cannot spend enough time giving helpful assessments and feedback, which can leave students lost.

4. Anxiety: Having assessments too often can stress students out. This stress can hurt their creativity and make them less willing to try new things in their art.

Solutions:

• Create a welcoming classroom where students feel safe to talk and share.
• Use clear rubrics to give more specific feedback.
• Set aside special time just for formative assessments to make sure they are useful and helpful.