Included is a method for testing an assertion written for a logic program that can be simulated in a simulation program. Embodiments of the method include receiving the assertion independent from the logic program and independent from the simulation program, wherein the assertion includes at least one variable from the simulation program and determining the at least one variable in the assertion. Embodiments of the method also include testing the assertion independent from the logic program and the simulation program, wherein testing the assertion includes testing the assertion with at least one value for the at least one variable and determining at least one violation of the assertion.