Standard number 3 of the NAEYC Standards for early childhood eductors states that candidates should be able to understand the importance of various forms of assessment, and be able to implement these assessments in the classroom. Educators need to understand the goals and benefits of assessment in the classroom, as well as be able to implement systematic obersvations, documentations, and other assessments in a way that is responsible and informative for professionals as well as families. Assessment should be used to create positive effects in the development of students.