WGU - Assessing and Monitoring Student Learning - D659 Exam Questions AND
Correct Answers
Assessment - ✔✔mechanism for gauging students' understanding, progress, and achievement in
various subject areas
Assessment AS learning (formative or diagnostic) - ✔✔a way for students to actively assess their
learning progress
Assessment FOR learning (formative assessment) - ✔✔a way for teachers to understand how well
students learn as they teach; helps teachers decide what to teach next and how to teach it better
Assessment OF learning (summative assessment) - ✔✔takes place at the end of a lesson or unit to see
how much students have learned; usually involves tests, projects, or other activities that show what
students know and can do
backward Design - ✔✔a strategic approach to curriculum planning that starts with identifying clear
end goals or learning outcomes of a course or lesson before planning the instructional strategies and
assessments
bar graph - ✔✔a graphical representation that compares different categories of data, such as the
average scores of students in different subjects
Behavior - ✔✔the action or skill students are expected to demonstrate to produce observable and
measurable outcomes
Benchmark - ✔✔To evaluate student performance against specific benchmarks or standards in order
to gauge overall progress
box plot - ✔✔a graphical representation that shows the spread and distribution of student scores or
grades, including the minimum, maximum, and median scores
, Condition - ✔✔the specific circumstances under which the assessment takes place or learning occurs,
including any necessary tools or resources
Content Standards - ✔✔also known as academic standards or curriculum standards, outline the
specific knowledge, skills, and concepts that students are expected to master at a particular grade
level or course
Criterion-Referenced - ✔✔To determine whether students have achieved specific learning objectives
or criteria.
Cumulative files - ✔✔comprehensive records that contain a student's academic and behavioral
history, typically including grades, standardized test scores, attendance records, and any disciplinary
actions
Data - ✔✔any information that can be used systematically to inform instructional practice
Data Literacy - ✔✔the ability to understand, analyze, and interpret data to make informed decisions
about teaching and learning
data-driven decision-making - ✔✔using student data and information to guide instructional practices,
curriculum planning, and school policies, aiming to improve student learning outcomes and overall
educational effectiveness
descriptive feedback - ✔✔feedback that describes the student's performance or work without making
a judgment
Digital Assessment Tool Examples - ✔✔Online quizzes (e.g., Google Forms, Quizizz), Interactive
simulations, Educational games, Data analysis software, Digital storytelling tools
Digital Assessment Tools - ✔✔Digital assessment tools leverage technology to create interactive
assessments that engage students and provide immediate feedback. These tools encompass a wide
range of digital platforms and applications.
Correct Answers
Assessment - ✔✔mechanism for gauging students' understanding, progress, and achievement in
various subject areas
Assessment AS learning (formative or diagnostic) - ✔✔a way for students to actively assess their
learning progress
Assessment FOR learning (formative assessment) - ✔✔a way for teachers to understand how well
students learn as they teach; helps teachers decide what to teach next and how to teach it better
Assessment OF learning (summative assessment) - ✔✔takes place at the end of a lesson or unit to see
how much students have learned; usually involves tests, projects, or other activities that show what
students know and can do
backward Design - ✔✔a strategic approach to curriculum planning that starts with identifying clear
end goals or learning outcomes of a course or lesson before planning the instructional strategies and
assessments
bar graph - ✔✔a graphical representation that compares different categories of data, such as the
average scores of students in different subjects
Behavior - ✔✔the action or skill students are expected to demonstrate to produce observable and
measurable outcomes
Benchmark - ✔✔To evaluate student performance against specific benchmarks or standards in order
to gauge overall progress
box plot - ✔✔a graphical representation that shows the spread and distribution of student scores or
grades, including the minimum, maximum, and median scores
, Condition - ✔✔the specific circumstances under which the assessment takes place or learning occurs,
including any necessary tools or resources
Content Standards - ✔✔also known as academic standards or curriculum standards, outline the
specific knowledge, skills, and concepts that students are expected to master at a particular grade
level or course
Criterion-Referenced - ✔✔To determine whether students have achieved specific learning objectives
or criteria.
Cumulative files - ✔✔comprehensive records that contain a student's academic and behavioral
history, typically including grades, standardized test scores, attendance records, and any disciplinary
actions
Data - ✔✔any information that can be used systematically to inform instructional practice
Data Literacy - ✔✔the ability to understand, analyze, and interpret data to make informed decisions
about teaching and learning
data-driven decision-making - ✔✔using student data and information to guide instructional practices,
curriculum planning, and school policies, aiming to improve student learning outcomes and overall
educational effectiveness
descriptive feedback - ✔✔feedback that describes the student's performance or work without making
a judgment
Digital Assessment Tool Examples - ✔✔Online quizzes (e.g., Google Forms, Quizizz), Interactive
simulations, Educational games, Data analysis software, Digital storytelling tools
Digital Assessment Tools - ✔✔Digital assessment tools leverage technology to create interactive
assessments that engage students and provide immediate feedback. These tools encompass a wide
range of digital platforms and applications.
