WGU EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT PRACTICE
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS GRADED
A+ 2025.
,1. What is assessment?
Choose two answers.
The process of obtaining a numerical description of the degree to which an
individual possesses a particular characteristic.
Any of a variety of procedures used to obtain information about student per-
formance.
An instrument or systematic procedure for measuring a sample of behavior by
posing a set of questions in a uniform manner.
An integrated process for determining the nature and extent of student learn-
ing and development. ANSWER Any of a variety of procedures used to obtain information about student
perfor- mance.
An integrated process for determining the nature and extent of student learning and development.
2. What makes up a well-balanced assessment program?
Choose two answers.
,Assessment methods with one type
Standards based on the high-stakes tests
Performance Assessments that are authentic
Classroom achievement tests aligned to objectives ANSWER Performance Assessments that
are authentic
Classroom achievement tests aligned to objectives
3. What type of assessment allows for a teacher to answer the following ques -
tions ANSWER
, To what extent do the students possess the skills and abilities that are needed
to begin instruction?
To what extent have the students already achieved the intended learning
outcomes of the planned instruction?
Formative
Diagnostic
Summative
Placement ANSWER
Placement
4. During whole group instruction, a mathematics teacher is showing the stu-
dents how to complete long division problems. The teacher continues with a
learning game to reinforce the process. At this time, the teacher doesn't notice
any major concerns.
Then, while walking around the classroom observing students work through
practice problems independently, the teacher notices once student who is off
task. This student expressed understanding of the process, although is taking a
long time to complete each problem. Upon looking closer, the student is using
his/her hands to multiply.
What type of assessment is being administered to figure out the problem?
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS GRADED
A+ 2025.
,1. What is assessment?
Choose two answers.
The process of obtaining a numerical description of the degree to which an
individual possesses a particular characteristic.
Any of a variety of procedures used to obtain information about student per-
formance.
An instrument or systematic procedure for measuring a sample of behavior by
posing a set of questions in a uniform manner.
An integrated process for determining the nature and extent of student learn-
ing and development. ANSWER Any of a variety of procedures used to obtain information about student
perfor- mance.
An integrated process for determining the nature and extent of student learning and development.
2. What makes up a well-balanced assessment program?
Choose two answers.
,Assessment methods with one type
Standards based on the high-stakes tests
Performance Assessments that are authentic
Classroom achievement tests aligned to objectives ANSWER Performance Assessments that
are authentic
Classroom achievement tests aligned to objectives
3. What type of assessment allows for a teacher to answer the following ques -
tions ANSWER
, To what extent do the students possess the skills and abilities that are needed
to begin instruction?
To what extent have the students already achieved the intended learning
outcomes of the planned instruction?
Formative
Diagnostic
Summative
Placement ANSWER
Placement
4. During whole group instruction, a mathematics teacher is showing the stu-
dents how to complete long division problems. The teacher continues with a
learning game to reinforce the process. At this time, the teacher doesn't notice
any major concerns.
Then, while walking around the classroom observing students work through
practice problems independently, the teacher notices once student who is off
task. This student expressed understanding of the process, although is taking a
long time to complete each problem. Upon looking closer, the student is using
his/her hands to multiply.
What type of assessment is being administered to figure out the problem?
