WGU D184 STANDARD-BASED ASSESSMENT EXAM
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025/2026 WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTION
1. 1. How would you describe standards-based grading systems?:
ANS>> A standard of grading that tracks student progress towards and achievement of learning
targets that are derived from educational standards; grades reflect student mastery of the learning
targets and are measured on proficiency scales.
2. Which characteristics apply to standards-based grading?:
ANS>> - Scores are reflected on proficiency scales
- Grades reflect student mastery of a learning target.
-Teachers tailor instruction based on student achievement
3. Based on the percentage average of all grades or holistic grades:
ANS>> traditional grading system
4. Based on different proficiency levels of standards:
ANS>> standard based grading system
5. Single grade given per course on report cards:
ANS>> traditional grading system
6. Grade based on most recent evidence:
ANS>> traditional grading system
7. what are the defining characteristics of a standards-based grading
system?-
:
ANS>> Standards-based grading is built around achievement level goals that are based on
content-specific benchmarks within academic subjects. A standards-based approach ditters from
traditional approaches that are built around an average percentage of assignments, letter grades, or
students' rank of performance against the rest of the class. A standards-based system is highly
beneficial to the student because teaching and learning can be fine-tuned to the needs of each
,WGU D184 STANDARD-BASED ASSESSMENT EXAM
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025/2026 WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTION
student rather than only a portion of students in any given classroom.
8. Which explanation applies to the type of assessments used in a
stan-
dards-based grading system?:
ANS>> Criterion-based assessments are used because students are measured against
a learning target (criterion) derived from an academic standard.
9. Which teacher approach would be most appropriate in a
standards-based grading system?
A. The teacher notes that the student is proficient by marking a
"3" on the four-point proficiency scale for the assessment,
noting that not all fractions have unlike denominators.
B. The teacher notes that the student is not proficient by marking
the assess- ment a "2" on the four-point proficiency scale and
provides support to the student to help her learn how to find
least common denominators.
C. The teacher encourages the student to complete an extra-credit
assignment by making a video about why math can be fun to offset
the poor grade earned on the assessment.
,WGU D184 STANDARD-BASED ASSESSMENT EXAM
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025/2026 WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTION
D. The teacher scores the assessment and gives the student a grade
of 34 percent and urges the student to reread the chapter in the
textbook about adding and subtracting fractions.:
ANS>> B. The teacher notes that the student is not proficient by marking the
assessment a "2" on the four-point proficiency scale and provides support to the student to help her
learn how to find least common denominators.
10. With a clear understanding of student knowledge and ne
steps for
progress, this stakeholder is empowered to support the student in
attaining goals and gaining confidence through encouragement and
guidance.:
ANS>> Stakeholder
11. Unequivocal knowledge of instructional needs and useful
interventions for each student will guide this stakeholder's future
instruction.:
ANS>> Teacher
12. Knowing their expectations and level of proficiency allows this
stakeholder to set personal goals, make improvements with
practice, demonstrate knowl- edge by meeting expectations, and
persevere through challenges by continued effort.:
ANS>> Student
13. Stakeholders need letter grades to understand a student
academic perfor-
mance. True of false?:
ANS>> False
,WGU D184 STANDARD-BASED ASSESSMENT EXAM
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025/2026 WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTION
14. Which teacher response would help the parent understand
standards-based grading report cards?
A. Sympathize with the parent and share the challenges they are
having with standards-based grading so the parent knows it is a
difficult system for every- one
B. Review the report card and standards with the parent, explaining
how the standards are assessed and clarifying the grading scale
that is used
C. Provide the parent with a percentage and letter grade equivalent
for each subject area every nine weeks
D. Explain to the parent that if their child has the highest number on
the grading scale, it is the same as having an A:
ANS>> B. Review the report card and standards with the parent, explaining how the
standards are assessed and clarifying the grading scale that is used
15. True or False
Focus statements are important enough to be assessed multiple time
at the school or district level to determine the most accurate scores
for individual students.:
ANS>> False
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025/2026 WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTION
1. 1. How would you describe standards-based grading systems?:
ANS>> A standard of grading that tracks student progress towards and achievement of learning
targets that are derived from educational standards; grades reflect student mastery of the learning
targets and are measured on proficiency scales.
2. Which characteristics apply to standards-based grading?:
ANS>> - Scores are reflected on proficiency scales
- Grades reflect student mastery of a learning target.
-Teachers tailor instruction based on student achievement
3. Based on the percentage average of all grades or holistic grades:
ANS>> traditional grading system
4. Based on different proficiency levels of standards:
ANS>> standard based grading system
5. Single grade given per course on report cards:
ANS>> traditional grading system
6. Grade based on most recent evidence:
ANS>> traditional grading system
7. what are the defining characteristics of a standards-based grading
system?-
:
ANS>> Standards-based grading is built around achievement level goals that are based on
content-specific benchmarks within academic subjects. A standards-based approach ditters from
traditional approaches that are built around an average percentage of assignments, letter grades, or
students' rank of performance against the rest of the class. A standards-based system is highly
beneficial to the student because teaching and learning can be fine-tuned to the needs of each
,WGU D184 STANDARD-BASED ASSESSMENT EXAM
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025/2026 WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTION
student rather than only a portion of students in any given classroom.
8. Which explanation applies to the type of assessments used in a
stan-
dards-based grading system?:
ANS>> Criterion-based assessments are used because students are measured against
a learning target (criterion) derived from an academic standard.
9. Which teacher approach would be most appropriate in a
standards-based grading system?
A. The teacher notes that the student is proficient by marking a
"3" on the four-point proficiency scale for the assessment,
noting that not all fractions have unlike denominators.
B. The teacher notes that the student is not proficient by marking
the assess- ment a "2" on the four-point proficiency scale and
provides support to the student to help her learn how to find
least common denominators.
C. The teacher encourages the student to complete an extra-credit
assignment by making a video about why math can be fun to offset
the poor grade earned on the assessment.
,WGU D184 STANDARD-BASED ASSESSMENT EXAM
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025/2026 WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTION
D. The teacher scores the assessment and gives the student a grade
of 34 percent and urges the student to reread the chapter in the
textbook about adding and subtracting fractions.:
ANS>> B. The teacher notes that the student is not proficient by marking the
assessment a "2" on the four-point proficiency scale and provides support to the student to help her
learn how to find least common denominators.
10. With a clear understanding of student knowledge and ne
steps for
progress, this stakeholder is empowered to support the student in
attaining goals and gaining confidence through encouragement and
guidance.:
ANS>> Stakeholder
11. Unequivocal knowledge of instructional needs and useful
interventions for each student will guide this stakeholder's future
instruction.:
ANS>> Teacher
12. Knowing their expectations and level of proficiency allows this
stakeholder to set personal goals, make improvements with
practice, demonstrate knowl- edge by meeting expectations, and
persevere through challenges by continued effort.:
ANS>> Student
13. Stakeholders need letter grades to understand a student
academic perfor-
mance. True of false?:
ANS>> False
,WGU D184 STANDARD-BASED ASSESSMENT EXAM
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025/2026 WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTION
14. Which teacher response would help the parent understand
standards-based grading report cards?
A. Sympathize with the parent and share the challenges they are
having with standards-based grading so the parent knows it is a
difficult system for every- one
B. Review the report card and standards with the parent, explaining
how the standards are assessed and clarifying the grading scale
that is used
C. Provide the parent with a percentage and letter grade equivalent
for each subject area every nine weeks
D. Explain to the parent that if their child has the highest number on
the grading scale, it is the same as having an A:
ANS>> B. Review the report card and standards with the parent, explaining how the
standards are assessed and clarifying the grading scale that is used
15. True or False
Focus statements are important enough to be assessed multiple time
at the school or district level to determine the most accurate scores
for individual students.:
ANS>> False
