By a survey study we have detected the main teachers' beliefs that support the current situation on assessment. Traditional tools should be used for assessment. In mathematics, it is a priority to assess knowledge. In mathematics, it is a priority to assess abilities. Difficulties in assessment are due to the assessed students.
Content is the criterion to assess mathematics textbooks.
Teachers are assessed on their professionalism. These 8 statements establish a basic profile of the main ideas about mathematics assessment. This profile is consistent. It is not made up of contradictory categories, and offers a conservative and traditional idea about mathematics assessment. Assessment has as its aim to help and orientate students and to satisfy their requirements.