D664 Objective Assessment Exam (2 Version Exams)
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Which evidence do teachers use to evaluate student knowledge and comprehension in a standards-
based grading system? - ANSWER-Students demonstrate a level of mastery related to a specific
measurement topic.
How does a teacher know student performance is improving in a standards-based grading system? -
ANSWER-Students achieve higher proficiency levels.
What does scoring a level 2.0 on a standards-based proficiency scale indicate about student learning
when a level 3.0 is the target proficiency level? - ANSWER-The student has yet to fully master the
standard being assessed.
What distinguishes the assessments in a standards-based grading system from those of a traditional
grading system? - ANSWER-In traditional grading systems, the number of possible points varies by
assessment; in standards-based systems, the proficiency scale remains the same, regardless of the
assessment.
What distinguishes standards-based grading systems from standards-referenced grading systems? -
ANSWER-In standards-based grading systems, students are to meet a defined level of proficiency for
the standard; in standards-referenced grading systems, the goal is for students to demonstrate
proficiency of learning outcomes based on specific standards.
(In standards-based grading systems, students demonstrate predefined levels of mastery of specific
standards, while in standards-referenced grading systems, students demonstrate learning outcomes
based on standards.)
What is one requirement of standards-based grading systems? - ANSWER-Adherence to common
standards
How are standards-based grading systems different from norm-referenced grading systems? -
ANSWER-The production of descriptive feedback
Which grading system focuses on converting demonstrated levels of mastery to total points earned
on a proficiency scale? - ANSWER-Standards-based grading system
What is a teacher's primary focus in a standards-based grading system? - ANSWER-Measuring student
learning related to the achievement of learning goals
Which advantage do standards-based grading systems have over traditional grading systems? -
ANSWER-One individual standard is assessed at a time, rather than multiple standards.
What is one advantage of using a numerical score of 2.0 rather than a letter grade of C or D to
communicate a student's proficiency level to guardians? - ANSWER-Assigning a student a numerical
proficiency level of 2.0 more clearly indicates the student's need for additional practice to achieve
proficiency.
What is a common criticism of standards-based grading - ANSWER-Assessment results do not contain
content outside of the stated standard.
What is the purpose of a focus statement for a standard? - ANSWER-To clarify the standard for
classroom assessments
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Which evidence do teachers use to evaluate student knowledge and comprehension in a standards-
based grading system? - ANSWER-Students demonstrate a level of mastery related to a specific
measurement topic.
How does a teacher know student performance is improving in a standards-based grading system? -
ANSWER-Students achieve higher proficiency levels.
What does scoring a level 2.0 on a standards-based proficiency scale indicate about student learning
when a level 3.0 is the target proficiency level? - ANSWER-The student has yet to fully master the
standard being assessed.
What distinguishes the assessments in a standards-based grading system from those of a traditional
grading system? - ANSWER-In traditional grading systems, the number of possible points varies by
assessment; in standards-based systems, the proficiency scale remains the same, regardless of the
assessment.
What distinguishes standards-based grading systems from standards-referenced grading systems? -
ANSWER-In standards-based grading systems, students are to meet a defined level of proficiency for
the standard; in standards-referenced grading systems, the goal is for students to demonstrate
proficiency of learning outcomes based on specific standards.
(In standards-based grading systems, students demonstrate predefined levels of mastery of specific
standards, while in standards-referenced grading systems, students demonstrate learning outcomes
based on standards.)
What is one requirement of standards-based grading systems? - ANSWER-Adherence to common
standards
How are standards-based grading systems different from norm-referenced grading systems? -
ANSWER-The production of descriptive feedback
Which grading system focuses on converting demonstrated levels of mastery to total points earned
on a proficiency scale? - ANSWER-Standards-based grading system
What is a teacher's primary focus in a standards-based grading system? - ANSWER-Measuring student
learning related to the achievement of learning goals
Which advantage do standards-based grading systems have over traditional grading systems? -
ANSWER-One individual standard is assessed at a time, rather than multiple standards.
What is one advantage of using a numerical score of 2.0 rather than a letter grade of C or D to
communicate a student's proficiency level to guardians? - ANSWER-Assigning a student a numerical
proficiency level of 2.0 more clearly indicates the student's need for additional practice to achieve
proficiency.
What is a common criticism of standards-based grading - ANSWER-Assessment results do not contain
content outside of the stated standard.
What is the purpose of a focus statement for a standard? - ANSWER-To clarify the standard for
classroom assessments
