This collection gathers together links to and notes about the 17 formative instruments designated as aligning to the 6 aspects of the AAC&U intercultural competence rubric, on the worksheet for intentional intercultural planning (above).  A formative assessment tool is one that helps a learner identify a specific skill, attitude or behavior that they need to work on, in order to attain the level of mastery required.  For example, a practice round of kicking or throwing balls in the direction of the goal (or hoop), is an assessment that will often tell you that you need to practice your corner kick or your jumpshot before the playoffs!