D184 WGU Standard-Based Assessment
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Standard based grading system Tracks progress toward achievement
towards standards and academic
skills using proficiency scales.
Traditional grading system Grades calculated based off %,
partially based on nonacademic
factors.
Focus statement Full standard statement with detail for
guidance and assessment.
Measurement Topic Small set of critical topics or themes
to focus on
Declarative Knowledge What students UNDERSTAND
facts, ideas, information
(name and explain)
Procedural Knowledge BE ABLE TO DO
Skills, strategies, processes
( act or perform tasks)
Proficiency Scales 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 Multiple assessments given to the
same students over time. Measures
and records leaning over time to
identify growth or gaps.
Eliminates error.
Reliability Assessment accurately and
constantly measures the same
content for ALL STUDENTS. ( same
outcome )
Validity Refers to the degree which the
assessment is relevant to the content
and measures what it's supposed
measure.
Unidemensionality One aspect ( standard) measured at a
time
Assessment Blueprint Specifies assessment
skills, assessment types, # of
assessments
Questions & Answers for Guaranteed Pass |
Newest Update.
Standard based grading system Tracks progress toward achievement
towards standards and academic
skills using proficiency scales.
Traditional grading system Grades calculated based off %,
partially based on nonacademic
factors.
Focus statement Full standard statement with detail for
guidance and assessment.
Measurement Topic Small set of critical topics or themes
to focus on
Declarative Knowledge What students UNDERSTAND
facts, ideas, information
(name and explain)
Procedural Knowledge BE ABLE TO DO
Skills, strategies, processes
( act or perform tasks)
Proficiency Scales 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 Multiple assessments given to the
same students over time. Measures
and records leaning over time to
identify growth or gaps.
Eliminates error.
Reliability Assessment accurately and
constantly measures the same
content for ALL STUDENTS. ( same
outcome )
Validity Refers to the degree which the
assessment is relevant to the content
and measures what it's supposed
measure.
Unidemensionality One aspect ( standard) measured at a
time
Assessment Blueprint Specifies assessment
skills, assessment types, # of
assessments
