D184 WGU Standard-Based
Assessment Questions with
Accurate Answers
Assessment Blueprint correct answer Specifies assessment
skills, assessment types, # of assessments
Average correct answer The assumption that no learning occurs from assessment
to assessment
( looks like a straight line on a bar graph)
Students scores are combined and averaged
Best fit model correct answer The model with the least amount of error ( in
regards to mathematical models)
Curvilinear Trend correct answer Assumption that when initially learning
something, students demonstrate rather large jumps but over time. Increase
flattens out
Declarative Knowledge correct answer What students UNDERSTAND
facts, ideas, information
(name and explain)
Error score correct answer The part of the observed score that is due to factors
other than the students level of understanding
, Focus statement correct answer Full standard statement with detail for guidance
and assessment.
How are standards-based grading systems different from norm-referenced
grading systems? correct answer The production of descriptive feedback
How does a teacher know student performance is improving in a standards-based
grading system? correct answer Students achieve higher proficiency levels
Increases blueprint complexity correct answer Item types ( m.c, essay, matching )
Linear trend correct answer Math model in which it's assumed there is a steady
and equal increase in learning over time.
Measurement Topic correct answer Small set of critical topics or themes to focus
on
Mounting Evidence correct answer Use multiple indicators to find patterns of
student achievement and determine summative scores
Observed score correct answer true score + error score
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.
Assessment Questions with
Accurate Answers
Assessment Blueprint correct answer Specifies assessment
skills, assessment types, # of assessments
Average correct answer The assumption that no learning occurs from assessment
to assessment
( looks like a straight line on a bar graph)
Students scores are combined and averaged
Best fit model correct answer The model with the least amount of error ( in
regards to mathematical models)
Curvilinear Trend correct answer Assumption that when initially learning
something, students demonstrate rather large jumps but over time. Increase
flattens out
Declarative Knowledge correct answer What students UNDERSTAND
facts, ideas, information
(name and explain)
Error score correct answer The part of the observed score that is due to factors
other than the students level of understanding
, Focus statement correct answer Full standard statement with detail for guidance
and assessment.
How are standards-based grading systems different from norm-referenced
grading systems? correct answer The production of descriptive feedback
How does a teacher know student performance is improving in a standards-based
grading system? correct answer Students achieve higher proficiency levels
Increases blueprint complexity correct answer Item types ( m.c, essay, matching )
Linear trend correct answer Math model in which it's assumed there is a steady
and equal increase in learning over time.
Measurement Topic correct answer Small set of critical topics or themes to focus
on
Mounting Evidence correct answer Use multiple indicators to find patterns of
student achievement and determine summative scores
Observed score correct answer true score + error score
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.
