The guiding principles listed below provide the basis for the
Poway Unified School District's policies and practices regarding assessment
and evaluation. These guiding principles provide a focus for decision making
around assessment instruments, practices, and the use of results. For more
information see the District's Comprehensive Assessment Plan.
GUIDING PRINCIPLE #1
The essential purpose of assessment is the improvement of student learning.
GUIDING PRINCIPLE #2
Assessment must provide a comprehensive picture of student achievement
GUIDING PRINCIPLE #3
Assessment must measure student growth over time
GUIDING PRINCIPLE #4
Assessment must be valid and reliable
GUIDING PRINCIPLE #5
Assessment data must be responsibly and efficiently collected and managed
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