Hi Misty: I think really good tests and assessments are very chalenging activities. Many instructors and institutions will provide student learning outcomes (SLO's) that are discussed and provided to students at the beginning of a class. Then, measuring a student's performance against these predetermined SLO's help assure the instructor is being fair and assessing only what is appropriate to assess based on those SLO's. Others will use grading rubrics that define exactly how a grade will be determined. Both of the are good because they clearly state what is to learned and how the student will be graded. Regards, Barry