D184 WGU Standard-Based
Assessment Exam
Standard based grading system - ANSWER - Tracks progress toward achievement towards standards and
academic skills using proficiency scales.
Traditional grading system - ANSWER - Grades calculated based off %, partially based on nonacademic
factors.
Focus statement - ANSWER - Full standard statement with detail for guidance and assessment.
Measurement Topic - ANSWER - Small set of critical topics or themes to focus on
Declarative Knowledge - ANSWER - What students UNDERSTAND
facts, ideas, information
(name and explain)
Procedural Knowledge - ANSWER - BE ABLE TO DO
Skills, strategies, processes
( act or perform tasks)
Proficiency Scales - ANSWER - 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)
Assessment Exam
Standard based grading system - ANSWER - Tracks progress toward achievement towards standards and
academic skills using proficiency scales.
Traditional grading system - ANSWER - Grades calculated based off %, partially based on nonacademic
factors.
Focus statement - ANSWER - Full standard statement with detail for guidance and assessment.
Measurement Topic - ANSWER - Small set of critical topics or themes to focus on
Declarative Knowledge - ANSWER - What students UNDERSTAND
facts, ideas, information
(name and explain)
Procedural Knowledge - ANSWER - BE ABLE TO DO
Skills, strategies, processes
( act or perform tasks)
Proficiency Scales - ANSWER - 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)
