Creating just and fair assessments can create better picture of a student's understanding and obtainment of learning objectives. 

CATs allow for smaller check ins where the weight of success if less heavy and that there can be room for pivot and improvement before the formal evaluations. 

I find these skills essential in end of lesson calibration. When used well, questioning can help bring out quieter learners, assess understanding, redirect conversation or build on lessons and create depth to understanding. 

As someone who has often benefited from education styles that went away from the standard read and apply or death by power point, I have and will continue to push for diversification of teaching and learning styles.