D184 WGU STANDARD-BASED ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
Standard based grading system - (ANSWER)Tracks progress toward achievement towards standards and
academic skills using proficiency scales.
Traditional grading system - (ANSWER)Grades calculated based off %, partially based on nonacademic
factors.
Focus statement - (ANSWER)Full standard statement with detail for guidance and assessment.
Measurement Topic - (ANSWER)Small set of critical topics or themes to focus on
Declarative Knowledge - (ANSWER)What students UNDERSTAND
facts, ideas, information
(name and explain)
Procedural Knowledge - (ANSWER)BE ABLE TO DO
Skills, strategies, processes
( act or perform tasks)
Proficiency Scales - (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 - (ANSWER)Multiple assessments given to the same students over time. Measures
and records leaning over time to identify growth or gaps.
Eliminates error.
Standard based grading system - (ANSWER)Tracks progress toward achievement towards standards and
academic skills using proficiency scales.
Traditional grading system - (ANSWER)Grades calculated based off %, partially based on nonacademic
factors.
Focus statement - (ANSWER)Full standard statement with detail for guidance and assessment.
Measurement Topic - (ANSWER)Small set of critical topics or themes to focus on
Declarative Knowledge - (ANSWER)What students UNDERSTAND
facts, ideas, information
(name and explain)
Procedural Knowledge - (ANSWER)BE ABLE TO DO
Skills, strategies, processes
( act or perform tasks)
Proficiency Scales - (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 - (ANSWER)Multiple assessments given to the same students over time. Measures
and records leaning over time to identify growth or gaps.
Eliminates error.
