This document from the NSW Department of Education and Training outlines principles of assessment and reporting in NSW public schools. It discusses 8 principles of assessment, including that assessment should be relevant, appropriate, fair, accurate, and provide useful information. It also outlines 8 principles of reporting to parents, such as reports being easy to understand, showing a student's current abilities and progress, and being constructive. The purpose is to improve student learning through effective assessment and communication of learning to parents and stakeholders.