WGU D184 QUESTIONS AND 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 end-of-year testing requirements.
c. Students earn extra grade points for finishing assignments early.
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. Narrative grading calculates GPA using letter grades, while standards-based
grading does not.
b. The standards-based grading system uses proficiency scores, but the narrative
grading system does not. ✔✔
c. Standards-based grading tracks attendance, while narrative grading tracks test
scores.
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. Total points assigned to homework tasks
b. Performance of the rest of the class ✔✔
c. Inclusion of non-academic behavioral metrics
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. Norm-referenced grading ranks students solely on effort and participation.
c. Standards-based grading ranks students against national peer averages.
, 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 are prohibited from being evaluated in schools.
c. Standardized tests restrict grading to specific classroom assignments.
d. It eliminates the need for rubric design and scoring keys.
Answer: Teachers are able to help students focus on learning goals and track their
progress. ✔✔
A grading scale reflects the following details:
4 achievement levels — Advanced
3 achievement levels — Meets expectations
2 achievement levels — Partial mastery
1 achievement level — Little or no mastery
Which grading system does this grading scale represent? -ANSWER
✔✔Standards-based grading
How do standards-based grading systems support struggling students compared to
other common grading systems? -ANSWER ✔✔By allowing students to redo
lessons and assignments as many times as necessary
What is one difference between using criterion-referenced scoring in standards-
based grading systems as opposed to using norm-referenced scoring? -ANSWER
✔✔Criterion-referenced scoring measures student progress toward mastery of
specific criteria, while norm-referenced scoring measures progress relative to
percentiles.
What is a criticism of standards-based grading systems? -ANSWER ✔✔They do
not reflect students' proficiency in soft skills such as time management and
creativity.
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 end-of-year testing requirements.
c. Students earn extra grade points for finishing assignments early.
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. Narrative grading calculates GPA using letter grades, while standards-based
grading does not.
b. The standards-based grading system uses proficiency scores, but the narrative
grading system does not. ✔✔
c. Standards-based grading tracks attendance, while narrative grading tracks test
scores.
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. Total points assigned to homework tasks
b. Performance of the rest of the class ✔✔
c. Inclusion of non-academic behavioral metrics
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. Norm-referenced grading ranks students solely on effort and participation.
c. Standards-based grading ranks students against national peer averages.
, 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 are prohibited from being evaluated in schools.
c. Standardized tests restrict grading to specific classroom assignments.
d. It eliminates the need for rubric design and scoring keys.
Answer: Teachers are able to help students focus on learning goals and track their
progress. ✔✔
A grading scale reflects the following details:
4 achievement levels — Advanced
3 achievement levels — Meets expectations
2 achievement levels — Partial mastery
1 achievement level — Little or no mastery
Which grading system does this grading scale represent? -ANSWER
✔✔Standards-based grading
How do standards-based grading systems support struggling students compared to
other common grading systems? -ANSWER ✔✔By allowing students to redo
lessons and assignments as many times as necessary
What is one difference between using criterion-referenced scoring in standards-
based grading systems as opposed to using norm-referenced scoring? -ANSWER
✔✔Criterion-referenced scoring measures student progress toward mastery of
specific criteria, while norm-referenced scoring measures progress relative to
percentiles.
What is a criticism of standards-based grading systems? -ANSWER ✔✔They do
not reflect students' proficiency in soft skills such as time management and
creativity.
