WGU D488 OA PREP TEST 3 PRACTICE
ASSESSMENT 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A PLUS COMPLETE
REVISION GUIDE
◉ Qualitative Data.
Answer: Descriptive or observational data that provides context and
explains why numbers look the way they do (e.g., teacher notes,
interviews)
◉ Integrated Data Use.
Answer: Combining quantitative and qualitative data to get a full
picture; best practice for referrals (e.g., score drop + illness note)
◉ Formal Assessments.
Answer: Standardized tests that are reliable and comparable but
may miss context (e.g., state reading exam)
◉ Informal Assessments.
Answer: Flexible, non-standardized measures; less reliable but
provide context (e.g., exit tickets, anecdotal notes)
, ◉ Formative Assessments.
Answer: Ongoing checks that give immediate feedback and guide
instruction (e.g., weekly math quick-check)
◉ Summative Assessments.
Answer: End-of-unit or year assessments measuring mastery;
provide only a snapshot (e.g., unit test, final project)
◉ Purpose of Progress Monitoring.
Answer: Track student growth and adjust instruction; required for
RTI/MTSS
◉ 4-Point Method.
Answer: Decision rule comparing 4 data points to goal line; if 3 of 4
points fall below, adjust instruction
◉ Trend Line Analysis.
Answer: Analyzes slope of progress over time; increasing slope
indicates effective intervention
◉ Pre-Referral Interventions.
Answer: Supports provided before special education evaluation;
cannot delay evaluation under IDEA
ASSESSMENT 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A PLUS COMPLETE
REVISION GUIDE
◉ Qualitative Data.
Answer: Descriptive or observational data that provides context and
explains why numbers look the way they do (e.g., teacher notes,
interviews)
◉ Integrated Data Use.
Answer: Combining quantitative and qualitative data to get a full
picture; best practice for referrals (e.g., score drop + illness note)
◉ Formal Assessments.
Answer: Standardized tests that are reliable and comparable but
may miss context (e.g., state reading exam)
◉ Informal Assessments.
Answer: Flexible, non-standardized measures; less reliable but
provide context (e.g., exit tickets, anecdotal notes)
, ◉ Formative Assessments.
Answer: Ongoing checks that give immediate feedback and guide
instruction (e.g., weekly math quick-check)
◉ Summative Assessments.
Answer: End-of-unit or year assessments measuring mastery;
provide only a snapshot (e.g., unit test, final project)
◉ Purpose of Progress Monitoring.
Answer: Track student growth and adjust instruction; required for
RTI/MTSS
◉ 4-Point Method.
Answer: Decision rule comparing 4 data points to goal line; if 3 of 4
points fall below, adjust instruction
◉ Trend Line Analysis.
Answer: Analyzes slope of progress over time; increasing slope
indicates effective intervention
◉ Pre-Referral Interventions.
Answer: Supports provided before special education evaluation;
cannot delay evaluation under IDEA
