WGU D635 OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT OA 45
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
◉ Quantitative assessments:
Answer: methods of evaluation that focus on measuring and
quantifying a student's performance, skills, or knowledge using
numerical data
◉ Informal assessments:
Answer: more flexible and spontaneous, occurring during everyday
classroom activities
◉ Formal assessments:
Answer: structured evaluations that adhere to predetermined
criteria and are often standardized
◉ Formative assessments:
Answer: used during the learning process to gauge student
understanding and guide further learning
◉ Summative assessments:
,Answer: a tool for evaluating student learning at specific points,
such as at the end of a unit, semester, or academic year; often in the
form of a quiz or test
◉ Universal screening:
Answer: implementing regular assessments to identify students who
may require additional support or intervention early on
◉ Child Find:
Answer: a legal mandate under the Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act (IDEA) that requires public schools to identify, locate,
and evaluate all children with exceptionalities who may be in need
of special education and related services
◉ Criterion-referenced assessments:
Answer: measure a student's performance against a specific set of
criteria or learning standards
◉ Curriculum-based assessments:
Answer: frequent, brief assessments that evaluate a student's
progress in specific academic areas directly linked to the curriculum
◉ Direct observation:
, Answer: allows educators to record specific behaviors in real-time,
focusing on particular times, activities, or settings where issues are
most likely to arise
◉ Behavioral checklists and rating scales:
Answer: quantify the frequency, intensity, and duration of behaviors,
offering a measurable way to track changes over time and assess
intervention success
◉ Functional behavior assessment (FBA):
Answer: a systematic process used to identify the underlying causes
and functions of specific behaviors in students
◉ Student self-assessment:
Answer: encourages students to reflect on their behavior and the
effectiveness of interventions, promoting self-awareness and
aligning their perspectives with teacher observations
◉ Anecdotal records:
Answer: document specific behavioral incidents in a narrative form,
providing detailed qualitative data that can reveal patterns and
guide intervention adjustments
◉ 4-point method:
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
◉ Quantitative assessments:
Answer: methods of evaluation that focus on measuring and
quantifying a student's performance, skills, or knowledge using
numerical data
◉ Informal assessments:
Answer: more flexible and spontaneous, occurring during everyday
classroom activities
◉ Formal assessments:
Answer: structured evaluations that adhere to predetermined
criteria and are often standardized
◉ Formative assessments:
Answer: used during the learning process to gauge student
understanding and guide further learning
◉ Summative assessments:
,Answer: a tool for evaluating student learning at specific points,
such as at the end of a unit, semester, or academic year; often in the
form of a quiz or test
◉ Universal screening:
Answer: implementing regular assessments to identify students who
may require additional support or intervention early on
◉ Child Find:
Answer: a legal mandate under the Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act (IDEA) that requires public schools to identify, locate,
and evaluate all children with exceptionalities who may be in need
of special education and related services
◉ Criterion-referenced assessments:
Answer: measure a student's performance against a specific set of
criteria or learning standards
◉ Curriculum-based assessments:
Answer: frequent, brief assessments that evaluate a student's
progress in specific academic areas directly linked to the curriculum
◉ Direct observation:
, Answer: allows educators to record specific behaviors in real-time,
focusing on particular times, activities, or settings where issues are
most likely to arise
◉ Behavioral checklists and rating scales:
Answer: quantify the frequency, intensity, and duration of behaviors,
offering a measurable way to track changes over time and assess
intervention success
◉ Functional behavior assessment (FBA):
Answer: a systematic process used to identify the underlying causes
and functions of specific behaviors in students
◉ Student self-assessment:
Answer: encourages students to reflect on their behavior and the
effectiveness of interventions, promoting self-awareness and
aligning their perspectives with teacher observations
◉ Anecdotal records:
Answer: document specific behavioral incidents in a narrative form,
providing detailed qualitative data that can reveal patterns and
guide intervention adjustments
◉ 4-point method:
