Formative evaluation is conducted during the design and building stages of an exhibit or program. This step in the process helps keep the exhibit or program's message focused and catches design flaws or content problems.

Read Sample Formative Evaluation Reports:

Distance Learning Formative Report (NASA, 2005)

Distance Learning Formative Report (NASA, 2006)

NISE Nano OMSI Prototyping Report 2006

NISE Nano OMSI Prototyping Report 2007