Detailed Answers 2025
INTRODUCTION:
This document provides the complete set of exam questions and
correct verified answers for the WGU D658 course on data-driven
decision-making. It covers key concepts such as data analytics,
business strategy applications, learning theories, assessment
methods, Bloom’s taxonomy, scaffolding, differentiation, and
culturally responsive teaching. The material is detailed and aligned
with the 2025 exam, making it a comprehensive study resource for
mastering both theoretical and practical applications.
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:
20. A teacher focuses on students' inner mental activities and how
they think when designing lessons.Which learning theory is
described? --- correct answer --- Cognitivism
21. A teacher tries to minimize passive learning and maximize
experiential learn- ing to help students relate new concepts to their
everyday experiences.Which learning theory is described? ---
correct answer --- Constructivism
,22. A teacher designs projects to focus on student autonomy and
self-actualiza- tion.Which learning theory is described? --- correct
answer --- Humanism
23. What is the focus of behaviorism? --- correct answer ---
Passive and external learning
24. Which methods of instruction are well aligned with
humanism? --- correct answer --- Self-reflection and holistic
growth assignments
25. What is a benefit of Bloom's taxonomy? --- correct answer ---
It ensures that students have a comprehensive learning experience.
26. A teacher had students practice their learning from a lesson
by first demon- strating fact recall, then showing a basic
understanding of the content, and
finally applying the content to novel situations. What is the theory
that informs this strategy? --- correct answer --- Bloom's taxonomy
framework
27. A teacher provides and gradually removes scaffolding to help
students mas- ter a new concept. What is the theory that informs
this strategy? --- correct answer --- Vygotsky's zone of proximal
development
28. Formative and summative assessments showed that several
students in an English class demonstrated advanced
comprehension. The teacher decided to offer more in-depth
assignments for these students.Which approach does this
demonstrate? --- correct answer --- Data-driven instruction
,29. A teacher wants to assess how well students are learning to
reduce fractions within a unit about fraction arithmetic. What is a
formative assessment that is appropriate for this purpose? ---
correct answer --- A thumbs-up and thumbs down survey about a
fraction reduction
30. The teacher of a language arts class just finished a unit about
a classic book. The teacher wants to assess student mastery of the
unit. Which type of assessment is appropriate for this purpose? ---
correct answer --- A short-answer exam to interpret the book
31. Which type of scaffolding best encourages students to analyze
their own learning process? --- correct answer --- Metacognitive
32. What learning theory aligns with an instructional method that
focuses on the internal thought processes of the learner? --- correct
answer --- Cognitivism
33. In which learning theory does scaffolding play a crucial role in
assisting students through their ZPD? --- correct answer ---
Constructivism
34. Consider the following standard: Classify real values as whole
numbers, integers, rational numbers, or irrational numbers. What
is one example of an objective that aligns with this standard? ---
correct answer --- WIth a partner, use a diagram to classify real
numbers with at least 80% accuracy.
35. Which standard is in alignment with the following objective?
Given a major division of the nervous system, the student can
identify its function 80% of the time.: Explain the purpose of each
division of the nervous system.
, 36. A teacher wants to use an active learning strategy to teach a
lesson about the objective, "Given a real-world scenario, write and
graph a linear equation with 80% accuracy." Which method is
appropriate? --- correct answer --- Have students use physical
models to perform graphing
1. How is differentiation defined? --- correct answer --- A
teaching approach that adapts to ditterences in student learning
styles Which term represents an accurate characterization of
differentiation? --- correct answer --- Flexiable
2. Which benefit results from differentiation? --- correct answer
--- Promoting a respectful environment
3. How can environment differentiation be accomplished? ---
correct answer --- By creating a welcoming, inclusive, and
supporting space for all learners
4. Educational theorists agree that there are five interdependent
elements of a differentiated classroom. What is one of these five
elements? --- correct answer --- Learning environment
5. What is an example of a content accommodation? --- correct
answer --- A teacher gives one student bro- ken-down instructions
for a class worksheet.
6. A teacher wants to improve the learning experience for a
student who is gifted and talented. Which accommodation is
appropriate for this student? --- correct answer --- - Enrichment
activities