WGU - Assessing and Monitoring Student
Learning - D659
Benchmark - ANS To evaluate student performance against specific benchmarks or standards
in order to gauge overall progress
Progress Monitoring - ANS To monitor individual student progress over time to identify areas of
growth or areas needing additional support
Summative - ANS To measure student achievement at the end of a learning period or unit
Formative - ANS To assess student understanding during the learning process to guide
instruction and provide feedback
Standardized - ANS To evaluate student performance against a predetermined standard to
compare across a larger population
Norm-Referenced - ANS To compare individual student performance to that of a normative
group to determine relative standing
Ipsative - ANS To measure student progress against their own previous performance rather
than against external standards.
Criterion-Referenced - ANS To determine whether students have achieved specific learning
objectives or criteria.
Assessment OF learning (summative assessment) - ANS takes place at the end of a lesson or
unit to see how much students have learned; usually involves tests, projects, or other activities
that show what students know and can do
Summative assessment - ANS a tool for evaluating student learning at specific points, such as
at the end of a unit, semester, or academic year; often in the form of a quiz or test
Assessment FOR learning (formative assessment) - ANS a way for teachers to understand how
well students learn as they teach; helps teachers decide what to teach next and how to teach it
better
Formative assessment - ANS used during the learning process to gauge student understanding
and guide further learning
, Assessment - ANS mechanism for gauging students' understanding, progress, and
achievement in various subject areas
Assessment AS learning (formative or diagnostic) - ANS a way for students to actively assess
their learning progress
Formal assessments - ANS structured evaluations that adhere to predetermined criteria and
are often standardized
Informal assessments - ANS more flexible and spontaneous, occurring during everyday
classroom activities
Formative Assessments - ANS Formative assessments are ongoing evaluations conducted
during the learning process to provide feedback and guide instruction. They help teachers
understand student comprehension and adjust teaching strategies accordingly.
Performance Tasks - ANS Performance tasks are hands-on activities that assess students'
ability to apply their knowledge and skills to real-world scenarios. These tasks often involve
problem-solving, critical thinking, and creativity.
Portfolio Assessment - ANS Portfolio assessment involves the collection and evaluation of
student work samples over time. It provides a holistic view of student progress and achievement
across various learning activities and subjects.
Digital Assessment Tools - ANS Digital assessment tools leverage technology to create
interactive assessments that engage students and provide immediate feedback. These tools
encompass a wide range of digital platforms and applications.
Observations - ANS Observations involve systematically watching and recording student
behavior, interactions, and performance in various learning contexts. They provide valuable
insights into students' skills, attitudes, and learning preferences.
Standardized Tests - ANS Standardized tests are formal assessments administered under
controlled conditions to measure student achievement and compare performance across a
larger population. They often assess a broad range of content and skills.
Formative Assessment Examples - ANS Quick quizzes, Exit tickets, Think-pair-share activities,
Polling apps (e.g., Kahoot, Poll Everywhere), Classroom discussions
Performance Task Examples - ANS Research projects, Science experiments, Debates or
presentations, Design challenges, Role-playing scenarios
Learning - D659
Benchmark - ANS To evaluate student performance against specific benchmarks or standards
in order to gauge overall progress
Progress Monitoring - ANS To monitor individual student progress over time to identify areas of
growth or areas needing additional support
Summative - ANS To measure student achievement at the end of a learning period or unit
Formative - ANS To assess student understanding during the learning process to guide
instruction and provide feedback
Standardized - ANS To evaluate student performance against a predetermined standard to
compare across a larger population
Norm-Referenced - ANS To compare individual student performance to that of a normative
group to determine relative standing
Ipsative - ANS To measure student progress against their own previous performance rather
than against external standards.
Criterion-Referenced - ANS To determine whether students have achieved specific learning
objectives or criteria.
Assessment OF learning (summative assessment) - ANS takes place at the end of a lesson or
unit to see how much students have learned; usually involves tests, projects, or other activities
that show what students know and can do
Summative assessment - ANS a tool for evaluating student learning at specific points, such as
at the end of a unit, semester, or academic year; often in the form of a quiz or test
Assessment FOR learning (formative assessment) - ANS a way for teachers to understand how
well students learn as they teach; helps teachers decide what to teach next and how to teach it
better
Formative assessment - ANS used during the learning process to gauge student understanding
and guide further learning
, Assessment - ANS mechanism for gauging students' understanding, progress, and
achievement in various subject areas
Assessment AS learning (formative or diagnostic) - ANS a way for students to actively assess
their learning progress
Formal assessments - ANS structured evaluations that adhere to predetermined criteria and
are often standardized
Informal assessments - ANS more flexible and spontaneous, occurring during everyday
classroom activities
Formative Assessments - ANS Formative assessments are ongoing evaluations conducted
during the learning process to provide feedback and guide instruction. They help teachers
understand student comprehension and adjust teaching strategies accordingly.
Performance Tasks - ANS Performance tasks are hands-on activities that assess students'
ability to apply their knowledge and skills to real-world scenarios. These tasks often involve
problem-solving, critical thinking, and creativity.
Portfolio Assessment - ANS Portfolio assessment involves the collection and evaluation of
student work samples over time. It provides a holistic view of student progress and achievement
across various learning activities and subjects.
Digital Assessment Tools - ANS Digital assessment tools leverage technology to create
interactive assessments that engage students and provide immediate feedback. These tools
encompass a wide range of digital platforms and applications.
Observations - ANS Observations involve systematically watching and recording student
behavior, interactions, and performance in various learning contexts. They provide valuable
insights into students' skills, attitudes, and learning preferences.
Standardized Tests - ANS Standardized tests are formal assessments administered under
controlled conditions to measure student achievement and compare performance across a
larger population. They often assess a broad range of content and skills.
Formative Assessment Examples - ANS Quick quizzes, Exit tickets, Think-pair-share activities,
Polling apps (e.g., Kahoot, Poll Everywhere), Classroom discussions
Performance Task Examples - ANS Research projects, Science experiments, Debates or
presentations, Design challenges, Role-playing scenarios
