1. The document discusses principles for assessing student learning, including that assessment should be an integral part of the teaching process, tools should match objectives, and results should be fed back to learners. 2. It also notes the importance of considering learning styles and intelligences, using positive feedback, emphasizing self-assessment, and abandoning a bell curve mentality. 3. Assessment should occur before, during, and after instruction using various tools like tests, performances, and portfolios.