The document discusses four main types of assessments: screening assessments identify students who may need further testing, diagnostic assessments diagnose student strengths and weaknesses, progress monitoring assessments track student progress towards goals, and outcome measurements assess student progress at the end of the year. Examples are provided for each type, such as the TeenBiz 3000 screening test, STAR diagnostic test, STAR and FAIR progress monitoring tests, and FCAT and MEAP outcome measurements. Teachers should use assessment data to inform instruction and ensure students' needs are being met.