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WGU D184 STANDARD-BASED ASSESSMENT
EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE LATEST VERSION
THIS YEAR ALL 180 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED
WGU D184 Standard-Based Assessment Exam 1
Question: Parallel Assessments - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔given to measure student progress on
one standard over time
Question: Unidimensionality - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Parallel Assessments
Question: Parallel Assessments - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔remove much of the error from student
scores to provide a true score
Question: Point Scoring Method - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔It is used to determine the percentage
of available points a student earned on sections of a test, which is translated into a score on a
proficiency scale
Question: Response Code Scoring - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Each student answer is marked with
labels, and the pattern of labels is then examined to determine the student's level of
proficiency.
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Question: method of mounting evidence - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔It estimates summative scores
over time based on observed patterns
Question: method of mathematical models - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔uses technology to estimate
a student's true summative score that occurs at any point in timeUses
Question: best-fit model - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔It is determined by comparing error rates
between the true scores predicted and the actual scores observed
Question: Marzano Growth Calculator - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔uses the linear, curvilinear, and
average mathematical models
Question: Marzano Growth Calculator - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔It calculates true summative
scores using three mathematical models to determine the best-fit model
Question: observed score - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔includes the true score, which indicates the
student's true understanding of a measurement topic, and the error score, which is based on
factors excluding the student's understanding
Tracks progress toward achievement towards standards and academic skills using proficiency
scales. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Standard based grading system
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Question: Grades calculated based off %, partially based on nonacademic factors. - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔Traditional grading system
Question: Full standard statement with detail for guidance and assessment. - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔Focus statement
Question: Small set of critical topics or themes to focus on - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔Measurement Topic
Question: What students UNDERSTAND
facts, ideas, information
(name and explain) - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Declarative Knowledge
Question: BE ABLE TO DO
Skills, strategies, processes
( act or perform tasks) - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Procedural Knowledge
Question: Measure student progress towards standard mastery. Usually a 4pt scale
4=advanced ( in depth application)
3=proficient ( understands target)
2=developing ( partial success)
1=beginning ( with help) - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Proficiency Scales
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Question: Multiple assessments given to the same students over time. Measures and records
leaning over time to identify growth or gaps.
Eliminates error. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Parallel Assessments
Question: Assessment accurately and constantly measures the same content for ALL STUDENTS.
( same outcome ) - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Reliability
Question: Refers to the degree which the assessment is relevant to the content and measures
what it's supposed measure. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Validity
Question: One aspect ( standard) measured at a time - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔Unidemensionality
Question: Specifies assessment
skills, assessment types, # of assessments - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Assessment Blueprint
Question: % of times and difficulty level for each topic - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Proved Proper
coverage on blueprint
Question: Item types ( m.c, essay, matching ) - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Increases blueprint
complexity
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SUCCESS!
WGU D184 STANDARD-BASED ASSESSMENT
EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE LATEST VERSION
THIS YEAR ALL 180 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED
WGU D184 Standard-Based Assessment Exam 1
Question: Parallel Assessments - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔given to measure student progress on
one standard over time
Question: Unidimensionality - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Parallel Assessments
Question: Parallel Assessments - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔remove much of the error from student
scores to provide a true score
Question: Point Scoring Method - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔It is used to determine the percentage
of available points a student earned on sections of a test, which is translated into a score on a
proficiency scale
Question: Response Code Scoring - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Each student answer is marked with
labels, and the pattern of labels is then examined to determine the student's level of
proficiency.
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SUCCESS!
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Question: method of mounting evidence - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔It estimates summative scores
over time based on observed patterns
Question: method of mathematical models - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔uses technology to estimate
a student's true summative score that occurs at any point in timeUses
Question: best-fit model - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔It is determined by comparing error rates
between the true scores predicted and the actual scores observed
Question: Marzano Growth Calculator - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔uses the linear, curvilinear, and
average mathematical models
Question: Marzano Growth Calculator - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔It calculates true summative
scores using three mathematical models to determine the best-fit model
Question: observed score - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔includes the true score, which indicates the
student's true understanding of a measurement topic, and the error score, which is based on
factors excluding the student's understanding
Tracks progress toward achievement towards standards and academic skills using proficiency
scales. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Standard based grading system
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SUCCESS!
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Question: Grades calculated based off %, partially based on nonacademic factors. - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔Traditional grading system
Question: Full standard statement with detail for guidance and assessment. - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔Focus statement
Question: Small set of critical topics or themes to focus on - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔Measurement Topic
Question: What students UNDERSTAND
facts, ideas, information
(name and explain) - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Declarative Knowledge
Question: BE ABLE TO DO
Skills, strategies, processes
( act or perform tasks) - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Procedural Knowledge
Question: Measure student progress towards standard mastery. Usually a 4pt scale
4=advanced ( in depth application)
3=proficient ( understands target)
2=developing ( partial success)
1=beginning ( with help) - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Proficiency Scales
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Question: Multiple assessments given to the same students over time. Measures and records
leaning over time to identify growth or gaps.
Eliminates error. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Parallel Assessments
Question: Assessment accurately and constantly measures the same content for ALL STUDENTS.
( same outcome ) - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Reliability
Question: Refers to the degree which the assessment is relevant to the content and measures
what it's supposed measure. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Validity
Question: One aspect ( standard) measured at a time - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔Unidemensionality
Question: Specifies assessment
skills, assessment types, # of assessments - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Assessment Blueprint
Question: % of times and difficulty level for each topic - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Proved Proper
coverage on blueprint
Question: Item types ( m.c, essay, matching ) - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Increases blueprint
complexity
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