D184 Study Guide / Newest Actual
Exam Questions & Complete Answers
(Expert Verified) 2025/2026
Terms in this set (91)
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1. How would you describe standards-based grading systems? -
Answer✓✓
A standard of grading that tracks student progress towards and achievement of learning targets
that are derived from educational standards; grades reflect student mastery of the learning
targets and are measured on proficiency scales.
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Which characteristics apply to standards-based grading? -
Answer✓✓
- Scores are reflected on proficiency scales
- Grades reflect student mastery of a learning target.
-Teachers tailor instruction based on student achievement
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Based on the percentage average of all grades or holistic grades -
Answer✓✓
1
,traditional grading system
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Based on different proficiency levels of standards -
Answer✓✓
standard based grading system
_____________Quiz____________?
Single grade given per course on report cards -
Answer✓✓
traditional grading system
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Grade based on most recent evidence -
Answer✓✓
traditional grading system
_____________Quiz____________?
what are the defining characteristics of a standards-based grading system? -
Answer✓✓
Standards-based grading is built around achievement level goals that are based on content-
specific benchmarks within academic subjects. A standards-based approach differs from
traditional approaches that are built around an average percentage of assignments, letter grades,
2
,or students' rank of performance against the rest of the class. A standards-based system is
highly beneficial to the student because teaching and learning can be fine-tuned to the needs of
each student rather than only a portion of students in any given classroom.
_____________Quiz____________?
Which explanation applies to the type of assessments used in a standards-based grading system?
-
Answer✓✓
Criterion-based assessments are used because students are measured against a learning target
(criterion) derived from an academic standard.
_____________Quiz____________?
Which teacher approach would be most appropriate in a standards-based grading system?
A. The teacher notes that the student is proficient by marking a "3" on the four-point
proficiency scale for the assessment, noting that not all fractions have unlike denominators.
B. The teacher notes that the student is not proficient by marking the assessment a "2" on the
four-point proficiency scale and provides support to the student to help her learn how to find
least common denominators.
C. The teacher encourages the student to complete an extra-credit assignment by making a
video about why math can be fun to offset the poor grade earned on the assessment.
D. The teacher scores the assessment and gives the student a grade of 34 percent and urges
the student to reread the chapter in the textbook about adding and subtracting fractions. -
Answer✓✓
3
, B. The teacher notes that the student is not proficient by marking the assessment a "2" on the
four-point proficiency scale and provides support to the student to help her learn how to find
least common denominators.
_____________Quiz____________?
With a clear understanding of student knowledge and next steps for progress, this stakeholder
is empowered to support the student in attaining goals and gaining confidence through
encouragement and guidance. -
Answer✓✓
Stakeholder
_____________Quiz____________?
Unequivocal knowledge of instructional needs and useful interventions for each student will
guide this stakeholder's future instruction. -
Answer✓✓
Teacher
_____________Quiz____________?
Knowing their expectations and level of proficiency allows this stakeholder to set personal
goals, make improvements with practice, demonstrate knowledge by meeting expectations, and
persevere through challenges by continued effort. -
Answer✓✓
Student
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Exam Questions & Complete Answers
(Expert Verified) 2025/2026
Terms in this set (91)
_____________Quiz____________?
1. How would you describe standards-based grading systems? -
Answer✓✓
A standard of grading that tracks student progress towards and achievement of learning targets
that are derived from educational standards; grades reflect student mastery of the learning
targets and are measured on proficiency scales.
_____________Quiz____________?
Which characteristics apply to standards-based grading? -
Answer✓✓
- Scores are reflected on proficiency scales
- Grades reflect student mastery of a learning target.
-Teachers tailor instruction based on student achievement
_____________Quiz____________?
Based on the percentage average of all grades or holistic grades -
Answer✓✓
1
,traditional grading system
_____________Quiz____________?
Based on different proficiency levels of standards -
Answer✓✓
standard based grading system
_____________Quiz____________?
Single grade given per course on report cards -
Answer✓✓
traditional grading system
_____________Quiz____________?
Grade based on most recent evidence -
Answer✓✓
traditional grading system
_____________Quiz____________?
what are the defining characteristics of a standards-based grading system? -
Answer✓✓
Standards-based grading is built around achievement level goals that are based on content-
specific benchmarks within academic subjects. A standards-based approach differs from
traditional approaches that are built around an average percentage of assignments, letter grades,
2
,or students' rank of performance against the rest of the class. A standards-based system is
highly beneficial to the student because teaching and learning can be fine-tuned to the needs of
each student rather than only a portion of students in any given classroom.
_____________Quiz____________?
Which explanation applies to the type of assessments used in a standards-based grading system?
-
Answer✓✓
Criterion-based assessments are used because students are measured against a learning target
(criterion) derived from an academic standard.
_____________Quiz____________?
Which teacher approach would be most appropriate in a standards-based grading system?
A. The teacher notes that the student is proficient by marking a "3" on the four-point
proficiency scale for the assessment, noting that not all fractions have unlike denominators.
B. The teacher notes that the student is not proficient by marking the assessment a "2" on the
four-point proficiency scale and provides support to the student to help her learn how to find
least common denominators.
C. The teacher encourages the student to complete an extra-credit assignment by making a
video about why math can be fun to offset the poor grade earned on the assessment.
D. The teacher scores the assessment and gives the student a grade of 34 percent and urges
the student to reread the chapter in the textbook about adding and subtracting fractions. -
Answer✓✓
3
, B. The teacher notes that the student is not proficient by marking the assessment a "2" on the
four-point proficiency scale and provides support to the student to help her learn how to find
least common denominators.
_____________Quiz____________?
With a clear understanding of student knowledge and next steps for progress, this stakeholder
is empowered to support the student in attaining goals and gaining confidence through
encouragement and guidance. -
Answer✓✓
Stakeholder
_____________Quiz____________?
Unequivocal knowledge of instructional needs and useful interventions for each student will
guide this stakeholder's future instruction. -
Answer✓✓
Teacher
_____________Quiz____________?
Knowing their expectations and level of proficiency allows this stakeholder to set personal
goals, make improvements with practice, demonstrate knowledge by meeting expectations, and
persevere through challenges by continued effort. -
Answer✓✓
Student
4
