D184 WGU Standard-Based Assessment
Exam 2026 Questions and Answers
Standard based grading system - Correct answer-Tracks progress toward
achievement towards standards and academic skills using proficiency scales.
Traditional grading system - Correct answer-Grades calculated based off %,
partially based on nonacademic factors.
Focus statement - Correct answer-Full standard statement with detail for guidance
and assessment.
Measurement Topic - Correct answer-Small set of critical topics or themes to focus
on
Declarative Knowledge - Correct answer-What students UNDERSTAND
facts, ideas, information
(name and explain)
Procedural Knowledge - Correct answer-BE ABLE TO DO
Skills, strategies, processes
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, ( act or perform tasks)
Proficiency Scales - Correct answer-Measure student progress towards standard
mastery. Usually a 4pt scale
4=advanced ( in depth application)
3=proficient ( understands target)
2=developing ( partial success)
1=beginning ( with help)
Parallel Assessments - Correct answer-Multiple assessments given to the same
students over time. Measures and records leaning over time to identify growth or
gaps.
Eliminates error.
Reliability - Correct answer-Assessment accurately and constantly measures the
same content for ALL STUDENTS. ( same outcome )
Validity - Correct answer-Refers to the degree which the assessment is relevant to
the content and measures what it's supposed measure.
Unidemensionality - Correct answer-One aspect ( standard) measured at a time
Assessment Blueprint - Correct answer-Specifies assessment
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Exam 2026 Questions and Answers
Standard based grading system - Correct answer-Tracks progress toward
achievement towards standards and academic skills using proficiency scales.
Traditional grading system - Correct answer-Grades calculated based off %,
partially based on nonacademic factors.
Focus statement - Correct answer-Full standard statement with detail for guidance
and assessment.
Measurement Topic - Correct answer-Small set of critical topics or themes to focus
on
Declarative Knowledge - Correct answer-What students UNDERSTAND
facts, ideas, information
(name and explain)
Procedural Knowledge - Correct answer-BE ABLE TO DO
Skills, strategies, processes
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, ( act or perform tasks)
Proficiency Scales - Correct answer-Measure student progress towards standard
mastery. Usually a 4pt scale
4=advanced ( in depth application)
3=proficient ( understands target)
2=developing ( partial success)
1=beginning ( with help)
Parallel Assessments - Correct answer-Multiple assessments given to the same
students over time. Measures and records leaning over time to identify growth or
gaps.
Eliminates error.
Reliability - Correct answer-Assessment accurately and constantly measures the
same content for ALL STUDENTS. ( same outcome )
Validity - Correct answer-Refers to the degree which the assessment is relevant to
the content and measures what it's supposed measure.
Unidemensionality - Correct answer-One aspect ( standard) measured at a time
Assessment Blueprint - Correct answer-Specifies assessment
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