WGU D184 STANDARD - BASE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ACCURATE ANSWERS
Which evidence do teachers use to evaluate student knowledge and
comprehension in a standards-based grading system?
Students demonstrate a level of mastery related to a specific measurement topic.
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How does a teacher know student performance is improving in a standards-
based grading system?
Students achieve higher proficiency levels.
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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?
The student has yet to fully master the standard being assessed.
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What distinguishes the assessments in a standards-based grading system from
those of a traditional grading system?
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.
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What distinguishes standards-based grading systems from standards-referenced
grading systems?
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.
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What is one requirement of standards-based grading systems?
Adherence to common standards
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How are standards-based grading systems different from norm-referenced
grading systems?
The production of descriptive feedback
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Which grading system focuses on converting demonstrated levels of mastery to
total points earned on a proficiency scale?
Standards-based grading system
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What is a teacher's primary focus in a standards-based grading system?
Measuring student learning related to the achievement of learning goals
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Which advantage do standards-based grading systems have over traditional
grading systems?
One individual standard is assessed at a time, rather than multiple standards.
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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?
Assigning a student a numerical proficiency level of 2.0 more clearly indicates
the student's need for additional practice to achieve proficiency.
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What is a common criticism of standards-based grading?
ACCURATE ANSWERS
Which evidence do teachers use to evaluate student knowledge and
comprehension in a standards-based grading system?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.
-
What is one requirement of standards-based grading systems?
Adherence to common standards
-
How are standards-based grading systems different from norm-referenced
grading systems?
The production of descriptive feedback
-
Which grading system focuses on converting demonstrated levels of mastery to
total points earned on a proficiency scale?
Standards-based grading system
-
What is a teacher's primary focus in a standards-based grading system?
Measuring student learning related to the achievement of learning goals
-
Which advantage do standards-based grading systems have over traditional
grading systems?
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?
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?
