D184 WGU STANDARD-BASED ASSESSMENT
QUIZZES WITH RIGHT SOLUTIONS
Standard based grading system ANS - Tracks progress toward achievement towards standards and
academic skills using proficiency scales.
Traditional grading system ANS - Grades calculated based off %, partially based on nonacademic
factors.
Focus statement ANS - Full standard statement with detail for guidance and assessment.
Measurement Topic ANS - Small set of critical topics or themes to focus on
Declarative Knowledge ANS - What students UNDERSTAND
facts, ideas, information
(name and explain)
Procedural Knowledge ANS - BE ABLE TO DO
Skills, strategies, processes
( act or perform tasks)
Proficiency Scales ANS - Measure student progress towards standard mastery. Usually a 4pt scale
4=advanced ( in depth application)
3=proficient ( understands target)
2=developing ( partial success)
1=beginning ( with help)
Parallel Assessments ANS - Multiple assessments given to the same students over time. Measures and
records leaning over time to identify growth or gaps.
Eliminates error.
QUIZZES WITH RIGHT SOLUTIONS
Standard based grading system ANS - Tracks progress toward achievement towards standards and
academic skills using proficiency scales.
Traditional grading system ANS - Grades calculated based off %, partially based on nonacademic
factors.
Focus statement ANS - Full standard statement with detail for guidance and assessment.
Measurement Topic ANS - Small set of critical topics or themes to focus on
Declarative Knowledge ANS - What students UNDERSTAND
facts, ideas, information
(name and explain)
Procedural Knowledge ANS - BE ABLE TO DO
Skills, strategies, processes
( act or perform tasks)
Proficiency Scales ANS - Measure student progress towards standard mastery. Usually a 4pt scale
4=advanced ( in depth application)
3=proficient ( understands target)
2=developing ( partial success)
1=beginning ( with help)
Parallel Assessments ANS - Multiple assessments given to the same students over time. Measures and
records leaning over time to identify growth or gaps.
Eliminates error.
