D184 Study Guide: Standards-Based Assessment
Overview Questions and Correct Answers
Standards-Based Assessment
A grading system that tracks student progress towards and achievement of learning targets
derived from educational standards.
Objective Assessment
An assessment that evaluates the first three competencies for the course, covering material within
Unit 1 through Unit 3.
Performance Assessment
An assessment that evaluates the fourth competency, covered in Unit 4.
Standards-Based Grading
A standard of grading that reflects student mastery of learning targets measured on proficiency
scales.
Traditional Grading
A grading system based on percentages and nonacademic factors.
Advantages of Standards-Based Grading
Provides a basis for different proficiency levels of standards for teachers, students, and parents.
Challenges of Standards-Based Grading
, Assessment results do not contain content outside of the stated standard, leading to assessments
that are too narrowly focused.
Unpacking Academic Standards
The process of reviewing standards, identifying key concepts, breaking down each standard,
clarifying language, identifying prerequisites, considering assessment methods, aligning
instructional strategies, creating learning objectives, developing curriculum and lesson plans, and
monitoring progress.
Focus Statements
Define the broader learning goals or objectives.
Measurement Topics
Break down focus statements into specific, measurable components.
Purpose of Focus Statements and Measurement Topics
They provide a framework for designing curriculum, instruction, and assessment that support
student learning and achievement.
Assessment Objectives
Clarified by focus statements which provide an understanding of the overarching goals of a
curriculum unit.
Aligning Assessments
Assessment design should align with focus statements and measurement topics to accurately
measure student progress.
Overview Questions and Correct Answers
Standards-Based Assessment
A grading system that tracks student progress towards and achievement of learning targets
derived from educational standards.
Objective Assessment
An assessment that evaluates the first three competencies for the course, covering material within
Unit 1 through Unit 3.
Performance Assessment
An assessment that evaluates the fourth competency, covered in Unit 4.
Standards-Based Grading
A standard of grading that reflects student mastery of learning targets measured on proficiency
scales.
Traditional Grading
A grading system based on percentages and nonacademic factors.
Advantages of Standards-Based Grading
Provides a basis for different proficiency levels of standards for teachers, students, and parents.
Challenges of Standards-Based Grading
, Assessment results do not contain content outside of the stated standard, leading to assessments
that are too narrowly focused.
Unpacking Academic Standards
The process of reviewing standards, identifying key concepts, breaking down each standard,
clarifying language, identifying prerequisites, considering assessment methods, aligning
instructional strategies, creating learning objectives, developing curriculum and lesson plans, and
monitoring progress.
Focus Statements
Define the broader learning goals or objectives.
Measurement Topics
Break down focus statements into specific, measurable components.
Purpose of Focus Statements and Measurement Topics
They provide a framework for designing curriculum, instruction, and assessment that support
student learning and achievement.
Assessment Objectives
Clarified by focus statements which provide an understanding of the overarching goals of a
curriculum unit.
Aligning Assessments
Assessment design should align with focus statements and measurement topics to accurately
measure student progress.
