WGU D184 OA Practice Exam QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
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SHORT POINT-FORM COVERAGE
Key Concepts
Standards-Based Assessment
• Measures student mastery of specific learning standards
• Focuses on learning progress rather than averages
Formative Assessment
• Ongoing during instruction
• Provides feedback to improve learning
Summative Assessment
• End of unit or course evaluation
• Measures overall learning outcomes
Validity
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• Assessment measures what it is intended to measure
Reliability
• Consistency of assessment results
Differentiated Instruction
Teachers adjust:
• Content
• Process
• Product
• Learning environment
Effective Feedback
Feedback should be:
• Specific
• Timely
• Actionable
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• Focused on improvement
Rubric Types
Analytic Rubric
• Multiple criteria
• Separate scores
Holistic Rubric
• Single overall score
3. PRACTICE MCQs (Batch 1 – Questions 1–50)
1
What is the primary goal of standards-based assessment?
A. Ranking students
B. Measuring mastery of learning standards
C. Increasing test frequency
D. Reducing classroom work
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Answer: B
Rationale: Standards-based assessment evaluates student learning against defined academic
standards.
2
Which type of assessment occurs during instruction to monitor learning?
A. Summative
B. Formative
C. Benchmark
D. Diagnostic
Answer: B
3
Which assessment occurs at the end of a unit or course?
A. Diagnostic
B. Formative
C. Summative
D. Informal