D184 WGU STANDARD-BASED
ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPETE SOLUTIONS
100% CORRECT!!!
What is a Standards-Based Grading System?
a. Calculates overall grades using total percentages and non-academic factors
b. Tracks student progress toward specific learning standards and academic skills
using proficiency scales ✔✔
c. Assigns a single letter grade based solely on curved exam performance
d. Evaluates students based on attendance, effort, and homework completion
Answer: b. Tracks student progress toward specific learning standards and
academic skills using proficiency scales ✔✔
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What characterizes a Traditional Grading System?
a. Uses proficiency levels to measure mastery of individual competencies
b. Evaluates progress using rubrics without numerical point values
c. Calculates overall grades based on percentages, often incorporating non-
academic factors ✔✔
d. Separates academic achievement from classroom behavior and effort
Answer: c. Calculates overall grades based on percentages, often incorporating
non-academic factors ✔✔
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In curriculum planning, what is a Focus Statement?
a. A high-level theme used to group related subject areas
b. A short daily agenda posted for student learning objectives
c. The full learning standard statement that provides specific details for instruction
and assessment ✔✔
d. A summary of non-academic goals for the school term
Answer: c. The full learning standard statement that provides specific details for
instruction and assessment ✔✔
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What is a Measurement Topic in standards-based instruction?
a. A comprehensive final exam covering the entire year's curriculum
b. A concise, focused set of essential topics or themes selected for targeted learning
and evaluation ✔✔
c. A numerical scale used to measure classroom participation
ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPETE SOLUTIONS
100% CORRECT!!!
What is a Standards-Based Grading System?
a. Calculates overall grades using total percentages and non-academic factors
b. Tracks student progress toward specific learning standards and academic skills
using proficiency scales ✔✔
c. Assigns a single letter grade based solely on curved exam performance
d. Evaluates students based on attendance, effort, and homework completion
Answer: b. Tracks student progress toward specific learning standards and
academic skills using proficiency scales ✔✔
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What characterizes a Traditional Grading System?
a. Uses proficiency levels to measure mastery of individual competencies
b. Evaluates progress using rubrics without numerical point values
c. Calculates overall grades based on percentages, often incorporating non-
academic factors ✔✔
d. Separates academic achievement from classroom behavior and effort
Answer: c. Calculates overall grades based on percentages, often incorporating
non-academic factors ✔✔
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In curriculum planning, what is a Focus Statement?
a. A high-level theme used to group related subject areas
b. A short daily agenda posted for student learning objectives
c. The full learning standard statement that provides specific details for instruction
and assessment ✔✔
d. A summary of non-academic goals for the school term
Answer: c. The full learning standard statement that provides specific details for
instruction and assessment ✔✔
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What is a Measurement Topic in standards-based instruction?
a. A comprehensive final exam covering the entire year's curriculum
b. A concise, focused set of essential topics or themes selected for targeted learning
and evaluation ✔✔
c. A numerical scale used to measure classroom participation
