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