WGU D184 Assessment Questions
With Accurate Answers
Assessments are too narrowly focused. correct answer Which
statement is a criticism of standard-based grading systems?
By allowing students to redo lessons and assignments as many times as
necessary. correct answer How do standard-based grading systems
support struggling students compared to other common grading
systems?
By providing specific feedback to students. correct answer How do
proficiency scales address weakness in standardized performance
assessments?
Criterion-referenced scoring measures student progress towards
mastery of a specific criteria, while norm-referenced scoring measures
progress relative to percentiles. correct answer What is one difference
between using criterion-reference scoring in standard-based scoring
systems as opposed to using norm-referenced scoring
declarative knowledge correct answer verbal information; facts;
"knowing that" something is the case (comprehending)
, Explain to students how the learning targets can be used to progress
toward a standard measured on a scale. correct answer How can
teachers use proficiency skills to facilitate learning process?
Half-point scale correct answer Considers each students varied level of
understanding of measurement topics.
Instruction can be easily adjusted to provide new, more complex
learning targets. correct answer What is a benefit of a standards-based
grading system for high-achieving students?
Item types. correct answer Which component of an assessment,
blueprint increases complexity?
linear trend correct answer a straight line (line of best fit) can be drawn
through the data
Measurement Topic correct answer Small set of critical topics or
themes to focus on
Percentage of items and difficulty level for each topic. correct answer
Which components of an assessment blueprint ensure proper
assessment coverage?
With Accurate Answers
Assessments are too narrowly focused. correct answer Which
statement is a criticism of standard-based grading systems?
By allowing students to redo lessons and assignments as many times as
necessary. correct answer How do standard-based grading systems
support struggling students compared to other common grading
systems?
By providing specific feedback to students. correct answer How do
proficiency scales address weakness in standardized performance
assessments?
Criterion-referenced scoring measures student progress towards
mastery of a specific criteria, while norm-referenced scoring measures
progress relative to percentiles. correct answer What is one difference
between using criterion-reference scoring in standard-based scoring
systems as opposed to using norm-referenced scoring
declarative knowledge correct answer verbal information; facts;
"knowing that" something is the case (comprehending)
, Explain to students how the learning targets can be used to progress
toward a standard measured on a scale. correct answer How can
teachers use proficiency skills to facilitate learning process?
Half-point scale correct answer Considers each students varied level of
understanding of measurement topics.
Instruction can be easily adjusted to provide new, more complex
learning targets. correct answer What is a benefit of a standards-based
grading system for high-achieving students?
Item types. correct answer Which component of an assessment,
blueprint increases complexity?
linear trend correct answer a straight line (line of best fit) can be drawn
through the data
Measurement Topic correct answer Small set of critical topics or
themes to focus on
Percentage of items and difficulty level for each topic. correct answer
Which components of an assessment blueprint ensure proper
assessment coverage?
