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WGU D184 Standards-Based Assessment OA Final
Version 3 With Complete 100 Questions And Correct
Detailed Answers|| Newest Exam!!!
What is a benefit of using standards-based grading
compared to norm-referenced grading? - Answer--
Standards-based grading provides more feedback than
norm-referenced grading.
-Standards-based grading is more open to adjustments in
instruction than norm-referenced grading
-.Standards-based grading is easier for score users to
understand than norm-referenced grading.
-Standards-based grading is more focused on the learning
targets than norm-referenced grading.
Standards-based grading is more focused on the learning
targets than norm-referenced grading. - Answer-Teachers
are able to help students focus on learning goals and track
their progress.
A grading scale reflects the following details:
4 achievement levels — Advanced
3 achievement levels — Meets expectations
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2 achievement levels — Partial mastery
1 achievement level — Little or no mastery
Which grading system does this grading scale represent?
- Answer-Criterion-referenced grading
How do standards-based grading systems support
struggling students compared to other common grading
systems? - Answer-By allowing students to redo lessons
and assignments as many times as necessary
What is one difference between using criterion-referenced
scoring in standards-based grading systems as opposed
to using norm-referenced scoring? - Answer--Criterion-
referenced scoring is easier to use when determining
class rank than norm-referenced scoring.
Criterion-referenced scoring is not used on standardized
tests, while norm-referenced scoring is.
Criterion-referenced scoring uses standards that are
easier to adjust than those used in norm-referenced
scoring.
Criterion-referenced scoring measures student progress
toward mastery of specific criteria, while norm-referenced
scoring measures progress relative to percentiles.
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What is a criticism of standards-based grading systems? -
Answer--They do not reflect students' proficiency in soft
skills such as time management and creativity.
-They do not account for student behavior issues, so
classroom management is more challenging.
-They reduce the level of complexity to oversimplified
learning targets, so students are not challenged enough.T
-They require more one-on-one instruction, which is not
realistic for schools without block schedules.
What is the benefit of a standards-based grading system
for high-achieving students? - Answer-Instruction can be
easily adjusted to provide new, more complex learning
targets.
How is a narrative-based system different than a
standards-based grading system? - Answer--The narrative
grading system uses proficiency scores to a great extent,
but the standards-based grading system does not.
-The standards-based grading system uses proficiency
scores, but the narrative grading system does not.
-The narrative grading system is used to determine
proficiency scores for written tasks, while the standards-
based system is used for other performance tasks.
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-The standards-based system is used to report state-level
proficiency scores, while the narrative grading system is
used for informal evaluations.
Which factor distinguishes norm-referenced grading from
standards-based grading? - Answer--Grade point average
(GPA)
-Performance of the rest of the class
-Definition of grading standards
-State accountability standards
Which problematic assessment practice does standards-
based grading help teachers avoid? - Answer--Debates
the pros and cons of an economic relief policy
-Explains the timeline and outcome of a national conflict
-Knows about the materials that contributed to an event
and its outcome
-Uses primary sources to describe the events leading up
to a conflict
WGU D184 Standards-Based Assessment OA Final
Version 3 With Complete 100 Questions And Correct
Detailed Answers|| Newest Exam!!!
What is a benefit of using standards-based grading
compared to norm-referenced grading? - Answer--
Standards-based grading provides more feedback than
norm-referenced grading.
-Standards-based grading is more open to adjustments in
instruction than norm-referenced grading
-.Standards-based grading is easier for score users to
understand than norm-referenced grading.
-Standards-based grading is more focused on the learning
targets than norm-referenced grading.
Standards-based grading is more focused on the learning
targets than norm-referenced grading. - Answer-Teachers
are able to help students focus on learning goals and track
their progress.
A grading scale reflects the following details:
4 achievement levels — Advanced
3 achievement levels — Meets expectations
,2|Page
2 achievement levels — Partial mastery
1 achievement level — Little or no mastery
Which grading system does this grading scale represent?
- Answer-Criterion-referenced grading
How do standards-based grading systems support
struggling students compared to other common grading
systems? - Answer-By allowing students to redo lessons
and assignments as many times as necessary
What is one difference between using criterion-referenced
scoring in standards-based grading systems as opposed
to using norm-referenced scoring? - Answer--Criterion-
referenced scoring is easier to use when determining
class rank than norm-referenced scoring.
Criterion-referenced scoring is not used on standardized
tests, while norm-referenced scoring is.
Criterion-referenced scoring uses standards that are
easier to adjust than those used in norm-referenced
scoring.
Criterion-referenced scoring measures student progress
toward mastery of specific criteria, while norm-referenced
scoring measures progress relative to percentiles.
,3|Page
What is a criticism of standards-based grading systems? -
Answer--They do not reflect students' proficiency in soft
skills such as time management and creativity.
-They do not account for student behavior issues, so
classroom management is more challenging.
-They reduce the level of complexity to oversimplified
learning targets, so students are not challenged enough.T
-They require more one-on-one instruction, which is not
realistic for schools without block schedules.
What is the benefit of a standards-based grading system
for high-achieving students? - Answer-Instruction can be
easily adjusted to provide new, more complex learning
targets.
How is a narrative-based system different than a
standards-based grading system? - Answer--The narrative
grading system uses proficiency scores to a great extent,
but the standards-based grading system does not.
-The standards-based grading system uses proficiency
scores, but the narrative grading system does not.
-The narrative grading system is used to determine
proficiency scores for written tasks, while the standards-
based system is used for other performance tasks.
, 4|Page
-The standards-based system is used to report state-level
proficiency scores, while the narrative grading system is
used for informal evaluations.
Which factor distinguishes norm-referenced grading from
standards-based grading? - Answer--Grade point average
(GPA)
-Performance of the rest of the class
-Definition of grading standards
-State accountability standards
Which problematic assessment practice does standards-
based grading help teachers avoid? - Answer--Debates
the pros and cons of an economic relief policy
-Explains the timeline and outcome of a national conflict
-Knows about the materials that contributed to an event
and its outcome
-Uses primary sources to describe the events leading up
to a conflict
