D184 STUDY GUIDE 2025 WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

D184 STUDY GUIDE 2025 WITH COMPLETE s s s s s




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1. How would you describe standards-based grading systems? - CORRECT ANSWER -A standard of
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grading that tracks student progress towards and achievement of learning targets that are
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derived from educational standards; grades reflect student mastery of the learning targets and are
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measured on proficiency scales.
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Which characteristics apply to standards-based grading? - CORRECT ANSWER -- Scores are
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reflected on proficiency scales
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- Grades reflect student mastery of a learning target.
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-Teachers tailor instruction based on student achievement
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Based on the percentage average of all grades or holistic grades - CORRECT ANSWER -traditional
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grading system
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Based on different proficiency levels of standards - CORRECT ANSWER -standard based grading
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Single grade given per course on report cards - CORRECT ANSWER -traditional grading system
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Grade based on most recent evidence - CORRECT ANSWER -traditional grading system
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what are the defining characteristics of a standards-based grading system? - CORRECT ANSWER
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-Standards-based grading is built around achievement level goals that are based on content- s s s s s s s s s s s s




specific benchmarks within academic subjects. A standards-based approach differs from
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traditional approaches that are built around an average percentage of assignments, letter
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grades, or students' rank of performance against the rest of the class. A standards-based system is
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highly beneficial to the student because teaching and learning can be fine-tuned to the needs of
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each student rather than only a portion of students in any given classroom.
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,Which explanation applies to the type of assessments used in a standards-based grading system?
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- CORRECT ANSWER -Criterion-based assessments are used because students are measured
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against a learning target (criterion) derived from an academic standard.
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Which teacher approach would be most appropriate in a standards-based grading system?
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A. The teacher notes that the student is proficient by marking a "3" on the four-point
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proficiency scale for the assessment, noting that not all fractions have unlike denominators.
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B. The teacher notes that the student is not proficient by marking the assessment a "2" on the
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four-point proficiency scale and provides support to the student to help her learn how to find
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least common denominators.
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C. The teacher encourages the student to complete an extra-credit assignment by making a
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video about why math can be fun to offset the poor grade earned on the assessment.
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D. The teacher scores the assessment and gives the student a grade of 34 percent and urges the
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student to reread the chapter in the textbook about adding and subtracting fractions. -
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CORRECT ANSWER -B. The teacher notes that the student is not proficient by marking the
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assessment a "2" on the four-point proficiency scale and provides support to the student to help her
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learn how to find least common denominators.
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With a clear understanding of student knowledge and next steps for progress, this stakeholder is
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empowered to support the student in attaining goals and gaining confidence through
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encouragement and guidance. - CORRECT ANSWER -Stakeholder
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Unequivocal knowledge of instructional needs and useful interventions for each student will guide
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this stakeholder's future instruction. - CORRECT ANSWER -Teacher
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Knowing their expectations and level of proficiency allows this stakeholder to set personal goals, make
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improvements with practice, demonstrate knowledge by meeting expectations, and
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persevere through challenges by continued effort. - CORRECT ANSWER -Student
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, Stakeholders need letter grades to understand a student's academic performance. True of false?
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- CORRECT ANSWER -False
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Which teacher response would help the parent understand standards-based grading report cards?
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A. Sympathize with the parent and share the challenges they are having with standards-based
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grading so the parent knows it is a difficult system for everyone
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B. Review the report card and standards with the parent, explaining how the standards are
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assessed and clarifying the grading scale that is used
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C. Provide the parent with a percentage and letter grade equivalent for each subject area every
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nine weeks
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D. Explain to the parent that if their child has the highest number on the grading scale, it is the
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same as having an A - CORRECT ANSWER -B. Review the report card and standards with the
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parent, explaining how the standards are assessed and clarifying the grading scale that is used
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True or False
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Focus statements are important enough to be assessed multiple times at the school or district
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level to determine the most accurate scores for individual students. - CORRECT ANSWER -False
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Measurement statements are important enough to be assessed multiple times to determine the most
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accurate scores for individual students. True or false? - CORRECT ANSWER -True
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What purpose do focus statements and measurement topics serve in assessment? - CORRECT
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ANSWER -Rewriting academic standards as focus statements provides guidance for instructing
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students on concepts and skills contained in the standard. These focus statements can be used to
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design specific measurements topics used to create classroom assessments.
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In standards-based assessment, what contains the important information from an unpacked
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standard and is important enough to assess multiple times to determine student mastery?
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