1. The nature of the student assessment determines, to a large degree, the nature of student learning.

2. Multiple forms of assessment provide a more well-rounded understanding of student abilities..

3. Most multiple choice tests assess fragments of knowledge rather than deep understanding.

4. Two-tiered multiple choice test questions in which a first item asks a content question and the second item asks the reason for the answer choice can be useful diagnostic and assessment tools, especially when the content choices are based on research about common alternative conceptions.

5. Assessment of student performances (such as presentations, lab work, concept mapping ) provides the most authentic form of assessment.

6. Assessment is most useful as an ongoing process which is embedded in and which informs instruction.