WGU D184 Standards-Based Assessment Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded

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WGU D184 Standards-Based Assessment
Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest
Update / Already Graded
Proficiency Scales


Ans: Measure student achievement of knowledge and skills in standards

over time.




Half Point Score Values


Ans: Used in proficiency scales for mastery at one level, but does not

meet all of the criteria for the next level.




Generic Scale


Ans: Used for every topic where students are rated 1-4 based on their

knowledge. These are not topic-specific; for example, a level 3 is on

grade level, but no other specific information is provided.




Consistency of Behavior

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Ans: Not to be used on a proficiency scale, as this is a qualifying type of

scale which uses the words sometimes, always, seldom etc.




Definitional Declarative Knowledge


Ans: Defining characteristics of something, describe or explain




Cognitive Analysis Declarative Knowledge


Ans: Determining, organizing, analysis




Mental Procedural Knowledge


Ans: Skills or processes, evaluates




Parallel Assessments


Ans: Monitor students growth on the same skills multiple times.




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