Formative evaluation is a continuous activity developed throughout the educational teaching process to regulate it, turning the teacher into a mediator and enhancer of student learning. The objective of this paper is to evidence the studies on the importance of formative evaluation for the development of the teacher's performance in education. The methodology was conducted through a literature review analysis, considering 50 articles. The results can infer that formative assessment increases knowledge quality, impacts learning level and fosters learners' responsibility.