WGU D184 STANDARD BASED
ASSESSMENT 2026 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS A+ STUDY GUIDE
EXAM REVIEW AND PRACTICE TEST
What distinguishes standards-based grading systems from standards-
referenced grading systems? - CORRECT ANSWER-In standards-based
grading systems, students are to meet a defined level of proficiency for the
standard; in standards-referenced grading systems, the goal is for students
to demonstrate proficiency of learning outcomes based on specific
standards.
What is one requirement of standards-based grading systems? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Adherence to common standards
How are standards-based grading systems different from norm-referenced
grading systems? - CORRECT ANSWER-The production of descriptive
feedback
Which grading system focuses on converting demonstrated levels of
mastery to total points earned on a proficiency scale? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Standards-based grading system
What is a teacher's primary focus in a standards-based grading s Standard
based grading system - CORRECT ANSWER-Tracks progress toward
, achievement towards standards and academic skills using proficiency
scales.
Traditional grading system - CORRECT ANSWER-Grades calculated
based off %, partially based on nonacademic factors.
Focus statement - CORRECT ANSWER-Full standard statement with
detail for guidance and assessment.
Measurement Topic - CORRECT ANSWER-Small set of critical topics or
themes to focus on
Declarative Knowledge - CORRECT ANSWER-What students
UNDERSTAND
facts, ideas, information
(name and explain)
Procedural Knowledge - CORRECT ANSWER-BE ABLE TO DO
Skills, strategies, processes
( act or perform tasks)
Proficiency Scales - CORRECT ANSWER-Measure student progress
towards standard mastery. Usually a 4pt scale
4=advanced ( in depth application)
3=proficient ( understands target)
ASSESSMENT 2026 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS A+ STUDY GUIDE
EXAM REVIEW AND PRACTICE TEST
What distinguishes standards-based grading systems from standards-
referenced grading systems? - CORRECT ANSWER-In standards-based
grading systems, students are to meet a defined level of proficiency for the
standard; in standards-referenced grading systems, the goal is for students
to demonstrate proficiency of learning outcomes based on specific
standards.
What is one requirement of standards-based grading systems? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Adherence to common standards
How are standards-based grading systems different from norm-referenced
grading systems? - CORRECT ANSWER-The production of descriptive
feedback
Which grading system focuses on converting demonstrated levels of
mastery to total points earned on a proficiency scale? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Standards-based grading system
What is a teacher's primary focus in a standards-based grading s Standard
based grading system - CORRECT ANSWER-Tracks progress toward
, achievement towards standards and academic skills using proficiency
scales.
Traditional grading system - CORRECT ANSWER-Grades calculated
based off %, partially based on nonacademic factors.
Focus statement - CORRECT ANSWER-Full standard statement with
detail for guidance and assessment.
Measurement Topic - CORRECT ANSWER-Small set of critical topics or
themes to focus on
Declarative Knowledge - CORRECT ANSWER-What students
UNDERSTAND
facts, ideas, information
(name and explain)
Procedural Knowledge - CORRECT ANSWER-BE ABLE TO DO
Skills, strategies, processes
( act or perform tasks)
Proficiency Scales - CORRECT ANSWER-Measure student progress
towards standard mastery. Usually a 4pt scale
4=advanced ( in depth application)
3=proficient ( understands target)
