WGU D184 Standards-Based Assessment
Proficiency Scales Measure student achievement of knowledge and skills in standards over time.
Half Point Score Values Used in proficiency scales for mastery at one level, but does not meet all of the
criteria for the next level.
Generic Scale Used for every topic where students are rated 1-4 based on their knowledge. These
are not topic-specific; for example, a level 3 is on grade level, but no other specific
information is provided.
Consistency of Behavior Not to be used on a proficiency scale, as this is a qualifying type of scale which
uses the words sometimes, always, seldom etc.
Definitional Declarative Knowledge Defining characteristics of something, describe or explain
Cognitive Analysis Declarative Knowledge Determining, organizing, analysis
Mental Procedural Knowledge Skills or processes, evaluates
Parallel Assessments Monitor students growth on the same skills multiple times.
Assessment Blueprint Created to ensure assessments are aligned with learning targets.
Method of Mounting Evidence Determine what the students' summative score should be based on prior patterns of
scores.
True score Recognizes that there is some inherent error on a test, its' an estimation, the true
level of understanding
Observed Score = True Score + Error Score
Aberrant pattenrs you need to determine if the pattern is reliable or if the student was having a bad
day etc.
Standards Referenced Grading Systems students demonstrate learning outcomes based on standards.
Standards-Based Grading one standard is assessed at a time
Stuvia 2026-2027
Proficiency Scales Measure student achievement of knowledge and skills in standards over time.
Half Point Score Values Used in proficiency scales for mastery at one level, but does not meet all of the
criteria for the next level.
Generic Scale Used for every topic where students are rated 1-4 based on their knowledge. These
are not topic-specific; for example, a level 3 is on grade level, but no other specific
information is provided.
Consistency of Behavior Not to be used on a proficiency scale, as this is a qualifying type of scale which
uses the words sometimes, always, seldom etc.
Definitional Declarative Knowledge Defining characteristics of something, describe or explain
Cognitive Analysis Declarative Knowledge Determining, organizing, analysis
Mental Procedural Knowledge Skills or processes, evaluates
Parallel Assessments Monitor students growth on the same skills multiple times.
Assessment Blueprint Created to ensure assessments are aligned with learning targets.
Method of Mounting Evidence Determine what the students' summative score should be based on prior patterns of
scores.
True score Recognizes that there is some inherent error on a test, its' an estimation, the true
level of understanding
Observed Score = True Score + Error Score
Aberrant pattenrs you need to determine if the pattern is reliable or if the student was having a bad
day etc.
Standards Referenced Grading Systems students demonstrate learning outcomes based on standards.
Standards-Based Grading one standard is assessed at a time
Stuvia 2026-2027
