Assessment Program

The Board shall cause to be annually administered a pre- and postassessment program to all pupils using both National Standard Achievement Tests based upon norm criteria and criterion referenced tests, and a comparative analysis made thereof in accordance with the Department of Education's Comprehensive Accountability Plan. The purpose of such tests shall be to assist the Department in the continuing evaluation of the overall curriculum, performance of teachers and academic achievement of pupils so that the Department may take such steps as it deems warranted in order to improve the total educational climate of Guam.