This document discusses principles and functions of assessment in education. It outlines objectives of assessment including being integrated, economical, educative, accountable and transparent. It also describes how assessment can help repair education processes, guide decision making about learners, and inform administrative regulations in schools. Benchmark assessment criteria are presented as references for educators and students to evaluate learning programs and serve as contracts between learners and educators. Standard scores are set at the beginning and range from 75% to 100% to provide remedial opportunities or enrichment.