WGU D184 OA PRE-ASSESSMENT
STUDY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 100%
CORRECT RATED A+
What is a benefit of a standards-based grading system for high-achieving
students?
a. Instruction can be easily adjusted to provide new, more complex learning
targets. ✔✔
b. Students are automatically exempted from taking end-of-year assessments.
c. Students receive higher overall percentage scores for completing work quickly.
Answer: Instruction can be easily adjusted to provide new, more complex learning
targets. ✔✔
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How is a narrative-based system different than a standards-based grading
system?
a. The standards-based grading system uses proficiency scores, but the narrative
grading system does not. ✔✔
b. Narrative grading uses traditional letter grades, whereas standards-based grading
uses written paragraphs.
c. Standards-based grading measures peer competition, while narrative grading
tracks attendance.
Answer: The standards-based grading system uses proficiency scores, but the
narrative grading system does not. ✔✔
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Which factor distinguishes norm-referenced grading from standards-based
grading?
a. Performance of the rest of the class ✔✔
b. The specific textbook used for the course
c. The number of assignments completed in a quarter
Answer: Performance of the rest of the class ✔✔
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What is a benefit of using standards-based grading compared to norm-
referenced grading?
a. Standards-based grading is more focused on the learning targets than norm-
referenced grading. ✔✔
b. Standards-based grading forces a bell curve distribution of student scores.
, c. Norm-referenced grading eliminates the need for learning objectives.
Answer: Standards-based grading is more focused on the learning targets than
norm-referenced grading. ✔✔
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Why do teachers only grade student work related to the achievement of
learning targets in standards-based grading systems?
a. Teachers are able to help students focus on learning goals and track their
progress. ✔✔
b. Non-academic behaviors cannot be evaluated by school administrators.
c. Standardized state tests only permit grading on homework assignments.
d. It reduces the total amount of time teachers spend lesson planning.
Answer: Teachers are able to help students focus on learning goals and track their
progress.
Which grading system does this grading scale represent?
Standards-based grading
2 multiple choice options
How do standards-based grading systems support struggling students compared to
other systems?
By allowing students to redo lessons and assignments as many times as necessary
3 multiple choice options
What is one difference between criterion-referenced scoring and norm-referenced
scoring?
Criterion-referenced scoring measures student progress toward mastery of specific
criteria, while norm-referenced scoring measures progress relative to percentiles.
3 multiple choice options
What is a criticism of standards-based grading systems?
They do not reflect students' proficiency in soft skills such as time management
and creativity.
2 multiple choice options
STUDY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 100%
CORRECT RATED A+
What is a benefit of a standards-based grading system for high-achieving
students?
a. Instruction can be easily adjusted to provide new, more complex learning
targets. ✔✔
b. Students are automatically exempted from taking end-of-year assessments.
c. Students receive higher overall percentage scores for completing work quickly.
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?
a. The standards-based grading system uses proficiency scores, but the narrative
grading system does not. ✔✔
b. Narrative grading uses traditional letter grades, whereas standards-based grading
uses written paragraphs.
c. Standards-based grading measures peer competition, while narrative grading
tracks attendance.
Answer: The standards-based grading system uses proficiency scores, but the
narrative grading system does not. ✔✔
═════════════════════════════════════════════
Which factor distinguishes norm-referenced grading from standards-based
grading?
a. Performance of the rest of the class ✔✔
b. The specific textbook used for the course
c. The number of assignments completed in a quarter
Answer: Performance of the rest of the class ✔✔
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What is a benefit of using standards-based grading compared to norm-
referenced grading?
a. Standards-based grading is more focused on the learning targets than norm-
referenced grading. ✔✔
b. Standards-based grading forces a bell curve distribution of student scores.
, c. Norm-referenced grading eliminates the need for learning objectives.
Answer: Standards-based grading is more focused on the learning targets than
norm-referenced grading. ✔✔
═════════════════════════════════════════════
Why do teachers only grade student work related to the achievement of
learning targets in standards-based grading systems?
a. Teachers are able to help students focus on learning goals and track their
progress. ✔✔
b. Non-academic behaviors cannot be evaluated by school administrators.
c. Standardized state tests only permit grading on homework assignments.
d. It reduces the total amount of time teachers spend lesson planning.
Answer: Teachers are able to help students focus on learning goals and track their
progress.
Which grading system does this grading scale represent?
Standards-based grading
2 multiple choice options
How do standards-based grading systems support struggling students compared to
other systems?
By allowing students to redo lessons and assignments as many times as necessary
3 multiple choice options
What is one difference between criterion-referenced scoring and norm-referenced
scoring?
Criterion-referenced scoring measures student progress toward mastery of specific
criteria, while norm-referenced scoring measures progress relative to percentiles.
3 multiple choice options
What is a criticism of standards-based grading systems?
They do not reflect students' proficiency in soft skills such as time management
and creativity.
2 multiple choice options
