"Descriptive feedback" refers to providing specific information or suggestions about someone's work or performance in order to help them understand their strengths and areas for improvement. Full definition
When students are behaving responsibly, the teacher provides them with attention and specific descriptive feedback on their behavior. (seenmagazine.us)
Don't put a grade on an assignment; just provide descriptive feedback about where student is, where they need to be and how to get there. (mindsetkit.org)
Proven, powerful practices like standards - based formative assessment coupled with descriptive feedback of learning move all students forward in their learning journey. (allthingsassessment.info)