This document discusses key concepts in student assessment. It defines assessment of learning as focusing on developing assessment tools to improve teaching and learning through measuring knowledge and skills. Assessment methods can include recalling facts, applying knowledge to problems, selecting principles to solve problems, and performing tasks demonstrating mastery. Formative and summative assessments are used during and after instruction respectively to monitor progress, determine if objectives were met, and assign grades. Both traditional tests and alternative assessments like performances, portfolios, and presentations can be used. The goal of assessment is to improve student learning by integrating it with instruction and following guidelines like using varied procedures and providing feedback.