WGU D184 Standard-Based Assessment Exam
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Standard based grading system Tracks progress toward achievement towards
standards and academic skills using proficiency
scales.
Traditional grading system Grades calculated based off %, partially based on
nonacademic factors.
Focus statement Full standard statement with detail for guidance
and assessment.
Measurement Topic Small set of critical topics or themes to focus on
Declarative Knowledge What students UNDERSTAND
facts, ideas, information
(name and explain)
Procedural Knowledge BE ABLE TO DO
Skills, strategies, processes
( act or perform tasks)
, Proficiency Scales 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)
Parallel Assessments Multiple assessments given to the same students
over time. Measures and records leaning over time
to identify growth or gaps.
Eliminates error.
Reliability Assessment accurately and constantly measures
the same content for ALL STUDENTS. ( same
outcome )
Validity Refers to the degree which the assessment is
relevant to the content and measures what it's
supposed measure.
Unidemensionality One aspect ( standard) measured at a time
Assessment Blueprint Specifies assessment
skills, assessment types, # of assessments
Proved Proper coverage on % of times and difficulty level for each topic
blueprint
Increases blueprint complexity Item types ( m.c, essay, matching )
Actual Questions and Answers 2025/2026 with
complete solution
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Terms in this set (33)
Standard based grading system Tracks progress toward achievement towards
standards and academic skills using proficiency
scales.
Traditional grading system Grades calculated based off %, partially based on
nonacademic factors.
Focus statement Full standard statement with detail for guidance
and assessment.
Measurement Topic Small set of critical topics or themes to focus on
Declarative Knowledge What students UNDERSTAND
facts, ideas, information
(name and explain)
Procedural Knowledge BE ABLE TO DO
Skills, strategies, processes
( act or perform tasks)
, Proficiency Scales 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)
Parallel Assessments Multiple assessments given to the same students
over time. Measures and records leaning over time
to identify growth or gaps.
Eliminates error.
Reliability Assessment accurately and constantly measures
the same content for ALL STUDENTS. ( same
outcome )
Validity Refers to the degree which the assessment is
relevant to the content and measures what it's
supposed measure.
Unidemensionality One aspect ( standard) measured at a time
Assessment Blueprint Specifies assessment
skills, assessment types, # of assessments
Proved Proper coverage on % of times and difficulty level for each topic
blueprint
Increases blueprint complexity Item types ( m.c, essay, matching )
