Qualitative development and implementation of the initial assessment test plays an important role in identifying students’ competencies at the beginning of the academic year, as well as in the didactic design aimed at student success. The content of the initial assessment test must be in line with the Learning Standards and it should create conditions for demonstrating students’ creativity and developing interest in the study of chemistry. The constructive and positive analysis of the initial test results favors the establishment of progress in the formation of students’ chemistry specific competencies.