This document discusses authentic assessment in math education. It outlines six types of authentic assessment: performance assessment, short investigations, open-response questions, portfolios, self-assessment, and multiple-choice questions. These assessment methods allow students to demonstrate real-world problem solving and mastery of concepts. Traits like thinking and reasoning skills are developed. The document also discusses how to best implement math formative assessment through meaningful feedback, real-time feedback, independent learning, personalized learning, active learning, and collaborative implementation.