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The term ‘assessment literacy’ has been coined in recent years to denote what teachers need to know about assessment. Traditionally, it was regarded as the ability to select, design and evaluate tests and assessment procedures, as well as to score and grade them on the basis of theoretical knowledge. More recent approaches embrace a broader understanding of the concept when taking account of the implications of assessment for teaching. […] Knowing and understanding the key principles of sound assessment and translating those into quality information about students’ achievements and effective instruction are considered essential.

(BERGER, A. Creating Language - Assessment Literacy: A Model for Teacher Education. In: HÜTTNER, J.; MEHLMAUER-LARCHER, B.; REICH, S. (eds.) Theory and Practice in EFL Teaching Education: Bridging the Gap. Multilingual Matters, 2012. pp.57-82.)