WGU D184 TASK 1 | STANDARDS-BASED
ASSESSMENT | 2026 UPDATE WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION ALREADY GRADED A+
Parallel Assessments - ANSWERS-Multiple assessments given to the same
students over time. Measures and records leaning over time to identify
growth or gaps.
Eliminates error.
Reliability - ANSWERS-Assessment accurately and constantly measures the
same content for ALL STUDENTS. ( same outcome )
Validity - ANSWERS-Refers to the degree which the assessment is relevant
to the content and measures what it's supposed measure.
Unidemensionality - ANSWERS-One aspect ( standard) measured at a time
Assessment Blueprint - ANSWERS-Specifies assessment
skills, assessment types, # of assessmentsStandard based grading system -
ANSWERS-Tracks progress toward achievement towards standards and
academic skills using proficiency scales.
Traditional grading system - ANSWERS-Grades calculated based off %,
partially based on nonacademic factors.
Focus statement - ANSWERS-Full standard statement with detail for
guidance and assessment.
, Measurement Topic - ANSWERS-Small set of critical topics or themes to
focus on
Declarative Knowledge - ANSWERS-What students UNDERSTAND
facts, ideas, information
(name and explain)
Procedural Knowledge - ANSWERS-BE ABLE TO DO
Skills, strategies, processes
( act or perform tasks)
Proficiency Scales - ANSWERS-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)
Proved Proper coverage on blueprint - ANSWERS-% of times and difficulty
level for each topic
Increases blueprint complexity - ANSWERS-Item types ( m.c, essay,
matching )
Response code scoring - ANSWERS-CC ( completely correct)
I ( incorrect)
ASSESSMENT | 2026 UPDATE WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION ALREADY GRADED A+
Parallel Assessments - ANSWERS-Multiple assessments given to the same
students over time. Measures and records leaning over time to identify
growth or gaps.
Eliminates error.
Reliability - ANSWERS-Assessment accurately and constantly measures the
same content for ALL STUDENTS. ( same outcome )
Validity - ANSWERS-Refers to the degree which the assessment is relevant
to the content and measures what it's supposed measure.
Unidemensionality - ANSWERS-One aspect ( standard) measured at a time
Assessment Blueprint - ANSWERS-Specifies assessment
skills, assessment types, # of assessmentsStandard based grading system -
ANSWERS-Tracks progress toward achievement towards standards and
academic skills using proficiency scales.
Traditional grading system - ANSWERS-Grades calculated based off %,
partially based on nonacademic factors.
Focus statement - ANSWERS-Full standard statement with detail for
guidance and assessment.
, Measurement Topic - ANSWERS-Small set of critical topics or themes to
focus on
Declarative Knowledge - ANSWERS-What students UNDERSTAND
facts, ideas, information
(name and explain)
Procedural Knowledge - ANSWERS-BE ABLE TO DO
Skills, strategies, processes
( act or perform tasks)
Proficiency Scales - ANSWERS-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)
Proved Proper coverage on blueprint - ANSWERS-% of times and difficulty
level for each topic
Increases blueprint complexity - ANSWERS-Item types ( m.c, essay,
matching )
Response code scoring - ANSWERS-CC ( completely correct)
I ( incorrect)
