WGU D184 Standards-Based
Assessment | 2026 UPDATE WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTION ALREADY
GRADED A+
True score - ANSWERS-Recognizes that there is some inherent error on
a test, its' an estimation, the true level of understanding
Observed Score - ANSWERS-= True Score + Error Score
Aberrant pattenrs - ANSWERS-you need to determine if the pattern is
reliable or if the student was having a bad day etc.
Standards Referenced Grading Systems - ANSWERS-students
demonstrate learning outcomes based on standards.
Standards-Based Grading - ANSWERS-one standard is assessed at a
time
Standards-Based Grading - ANSWERS-Assessment results do not
contain content outside of the stated standard.
, Measurement Topics - ANSWERS-They help identify content and skills
to be tested.
Proficiency Scales - ANSWERS-Measure student achievement of
knowledge and skills in standards over time.
Half Point Score Values - ANSWERS-Used in proficiency scales for
mastery at one level, but does not meet all of the criteria for the next
level.
Generic Scale - ANSWERS-Used for every topic where students are
rated 1-4 based on their knowledge. These are not topic-specific; for
example, a level 3 is on grade level, but no other specific information
is provided.
Consistency of Behavior - ANSWERS-Not to be used on a proficiency
scale, as this is a qualifying type of scale which uses the words
sometimes, always, seldom etc.
Definitional Declarative Knowledge - ANSWERS-Defining
characteristics of something, describe or explain
Cognitive Analysis Declarative Knowledge - ANSWERS-Determining,
organizing, analysis
Mental Procedural Knowledge - ANSWERS-Skills or processes,
evaluates
Assessment | 2026 UPDATE WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTION ALREADY
GRADED A+
True score - ANSWERS-Recognizes that there is some inherent error on
a test, its' an estimation, the true level of understanding
Observed Score - ANSWERS-= True Score + Error Score
Aberrant pattenrs - ANSWERS-you need to determine if the pattern is
reliable or if the student was having a bad day etc.
Standards Referenced Grading Systems - ANSWERS-students
demonstrate learning outcomes based on standards.
Standards-Based Grading - ANSWERS-one standard is assessed at a
time
Standards-Based Grading - ANSWERS-Assessment results do not
contain content outside of the stated standard.
, Measurement Topics - ANSWERS-They help identify content and skills
to be tested.
Proficiency Scales - ANSWERS-Measure student achievement of
knowledge and skills in standards over time.
Half Point Score Values - ANSWERS-Used in proficiency scales for
mastery at one level, but does not meet all of the criteria for the next
level.
Generic Scale - ANSWERS-Used for every topic where students are
rated 1-4 based on their knowledge. These are not topic-specific; for
example, a level 3 is on grade level, but no other specific information
is provided.
Consistency of Behavior - ANSWERS-Not to be used on a proficiency
scale, as this is a qualifying type of scale which uses the words
sometimes, always, seldom etc.
Definitional Declarative Knowledge - ANSWERS-Defining
characteristics of something, describe or explain
Cognitive Analysis Declarative Knowledge - ANSWERS-Determining,
organizing, analysis
Mental Procedural Knowledge - ANSWERS-Skills or processes,
evaluates
