D184 WGU Standard-Based Assessment Questions with Detailed Verified Answers

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D184 WGU Standard-Based
Assessment Questions with Detailed
Verified Answers

Question:Standard based grading system


Ans: Tracks progress toward achievement towards standards and academic
skills using proficiency scales.


Question: Traditional grading system


Ans: Grades calculated based off %, partially based on nonacademic factors.


Question: Focus statement


Ans: Full standard statement with detail for guidance and assessment.


Question: Measurement Topic


Ans: Small set of critical topics or themes to focus on


Question: Declarative Knowledge

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Ans: What students UNDERSTAND


facts, ideas, information


(name and explain)


Question: Procedural Knowledge


Ans: BE ABLE TO DO


Skills, strategies, processes


( act or perform tasks)


Question: Proficiency Scales


Ans: 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)


Question: Parallel Assessments