D184 WGU Standard-Based Assessment Study Guide And Actual Answers.

Standard based grading system - Answer Tracks progress toward achievement towards standards and academic skills using proficiency scales. Traditional grading system - Answer Grades calculated based off %, partially based on nonacademic factors. Focus statement - Answer Full standard statement with detail for guidance and assessment. Measurement Topic - Answer Small set of critical topics or themes to focus on Declarative Knowledge - Answer What students UNDERSTAND facts, ideas, information (name and explain) Procedural Knowledge - Answer BE ABLE TO DO Skills, strategies, processes ( act or perform tasks) Proficiency Scales - Answer 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 - Answer Multiple assessments given to the same students over time. Measures and records leaning over time to identify growth or gaps. Eliminates error. Reliability - Answer Assessment accurately and constantly measures the same content for ALL STUDENTS. ( same outcome )