Exam Coverage
The exam coverage includes the core concepts assessed in D658
Objective Assessment (OA), typically focused on applied knowledge
and competency-based evaluation. It emphasizes understanding of
key subject matter concepts, critical thinking, and the ability to apply
learned material to real-world or scenario-based questions. The exam
also evaluates problem-solving skills, interpretation of information,
and application of best practices relevant to the course content.
Emphasis is placed on mastery of course objectives, accuracy in
decision-making, and demonstrating competency in the subject area
rather than memorization alone
,Consider the following objective: Given a diagram of an animal cell,
the student labels at least 80% of the components correctly. Which
standard is in alignment?
Describe and locate the components of an animal cell.
A teacher is using the standard, "Write a research paper with properly
cited sources." Which objective is appropriately aligned with this
standard?
Write a 5-8 page research paper for an assigned topic, correctly citing
at least four academic sources.
, Consider the following objective: Given a major division of the
nervous system, the student can identify its function 80% of the time.
Which standard is in alignment?
Distinguish among the various divisions of the nervous system.
A teacher is using the standard, "Describe major trends of the periodic
table (ionization energy, electronegativity, and atomic radius)." Which
objective is appropriately aligned with this standard?
Identify with 75% accuracy how atomic properties change for a given
direction on the periodic table.