WGU D293 CERTIFICATION PREPARATION
GUIDE
◉ What is the purpose of assessment of learning.
Answer: to gather evidence about what learners know and can do to
differentiate and personalize instruction. Done by the teacher.
Summative- using evidence fro.m to compare students achievements
against goal
◉ What is the purpose of assessment for learning.
Answer: to generate data and feedback that learners can use to
monitor individual progress, adjust personal learning approaches,
reflect on learning, and set learning goals. Done by the teacher.
Formative
◉ What is the purpose of assessment as learning.
Answer: to summarize learning at any given point in time or
communicate achievement or competency. Done by the student- self
monitor and reflective
◉ What are the three assessment examples.
Answer: Diagnostic-pre-test and surveys
Formative- Exit Slip/Observing and asking questions
,Summative- Final/Unit test
◉ What are the 6 assessment strategies.
Answer: competency based, criterion referenced, ipsative, norm
referenced, standards based, and traditional
◉ competency based.
Answer: To see if a learner can perform the kind of skill needed for
the workplace.
Example; Creating a presentation
Objective; Learners will be able to deliver a training talk on student-
centered learning for first- year teachers.
◉ criterion referenced.
Answer: To see if a learner has met predetermined milestones and
requirements
Example; Advanced placement tests
Objective; Learners will be able to apply the basics of calculus.
◉ Ipsative.
Answer: To see if a learner has improved based on previous
knowledge.
Example; Compare previous work and progress to current work
,Objective; Learners will increase reading and comprehension skills.
◉ Norm referenced.
Answer: To see how a learner's work compares to the average work
completed by a similar group of learners.
Example; Test graded on a curve
Objective; Learners will be able to identify and solve engineering
problems that may occur in the field.
◉ Standards Based.
Answer: To see if a learner can meet requirements and have a
mastery of knowledge based on a predetermined standard.
Example ; States Standardized Test
Objective; Learners will master grade-level mathematics.
◉ Traditional.
Answer: To see if a learner can meet the requirements based on
memorization of data and facts.
Examples; Multiple Choice/True Fals
Objective; Learners will be able to describe and identify parts of the
human nervous system.
◉ What are the 6 assessment methods.
, Answer: comprehensive type, discussion board, direct, indirect,
project based, and reflection focussed
◉ Assessment method; comprehensive type.
Answer: Example; Chapter test
Objective; Learners will be able to demonstrate a knowledge of
World War II.
◉ Assessment Method; Discussion Board.
Answer: Example; online Discussion
Objective; Learners will be able to respond professionally to
opposing points of view.
◉ Assessment method; Direct Assessment.
Answer: Example; Term paper
objective; Learners will be able to dissect and interpret classical
literature.
◉ Assessment Method; Indirect Assessment.
Answer: Example; Survey
Objective; Learners will be able to confidently address client
complaints.
GUIDE
◉ What is the purpose of assessment of learning.
Answer: to gather evidence about what learners know and can do to
differentiate and personalize instruction. Done by the teacher.
Summative- using evidence fro.m to compare students achievements
against goal
◉ What is the purpose of assessment for learning.
Answer: to generate data and feedback that learners can use to
monitor individual progress, adjust personal learning approaches,
reflect on learning, and set learning goals. Done by the teacher.
Formative
◉ What is the purpose of assessment as learning.
Answer: to summarize learning at any given point in time or
communicate achievement or competency. Done by the student- self
monitor and reflective
◉ What are the three assessment examples.
Answer: Diagnostic-pre-test and surveys
Formative- Exit Slip/Observing and asking questions
,Summative- Final/Unit test
◉ What are the 6 assessment strategies.
Answer: competency based, criterion referenced, ipsative, norm
referenced, standards based, and traditional
◉ competency based.
Answer: To see if a learner can perform the kind of skill needed for
the workplace.
Example; Creating a presentation
Objective; Learners will be able to deliver a training talk on student-
centered learning for first- year teachers.
◉ criterion referenced.
Answer: To see if a learner has met predetermined milestones and
requirements
Example; Advanced placement tests
Objective; Learners will be able to apply the basics of calculus.
◉ Ipsative.
Answer: To see if a learner has improved based on previous
knowledge.
Example; Compare previous work and progress to current work
,Objective; Learners will increase reading and comprehension skills.
◉ Norm referenced.
Answer: To see how a learner's work compares to the average work
completed by a similar group of learners.
Example; Test graded on a curve
Objective; Learners will be able to identify and solve engineering
problems that may occur in the field.
◉ Standards Based.
Answer: To see if a learner can meet requirements and have a
mastery of knowledge based on a predetermined standard.
Example ; States Standardized Test
Objective; Learners will master grade-level mathematics.
◉ Traditional.
Answer: To see if a learner can meet the requirements based on
memorization of data and facts.
Examples; Multiple Choice/True Fals
Objective; Learners will be able to describe and identify parts of the
human nervous system.
◉ What are the 6 assessment methods.
, Answer: comprehensive type, discussion board, direct, indirect,
project based, and reflection focussed
◉ Assessment method; comprehensive type.
Answer: Example; Chapter test
Objective; Learners will be able to demonstrate a knowledge of
World War II.
◉ Assessment Method; Discussion Board.
Answer: Example; online Discussion
Objective; Learners will be able to respond professionally to
opposing points of view.
◉ Assessment method; Direct Assessment.
Answer: Example; Term paper
objective; Learners will be able to dissect and interpret classical
literature.
◉ Assessment Method; Indirect Assessment.
Answer: Example; Survey
Objective; Learners will be able to confidently address client
complaints.
