WGU Educational Assessment Test
Questions Complete With Verified
Answers
\q\What is assessment?
Choose two answers.
The process of obtaining a numerical description of the degree to which an individual possesses
a particular characteristic.
Any of a variety of procedures used to obtain information about student performance.
An instrument or systematic procedure for measuring a sample of behavior by posing a set of
questions in a uniform manner.
An integrated process for determining the nature and extent of student learning and
development. - ANSWERS✔-Any of a variety of procedures used to obtain information about
student performance.
An integrated process for determining the nature and extent of student learning and
development.
\Q\.What makes up a well-balanced assessment program?
,Choose two answers.
Assessment methods with one type
Standards based on the high-stakes tests
Performance Assessments that are authentic
Classroom achievement tests aligned to objectives - ANSWERS✔-Performance Assessments that
are authentic
Classroom achievement tests aligned to objectives
\Q\.What type of assessment allows for a teacher to answer the following questions:
To what extent do the students possess the skills and abilities that are needed to begin
instruction?
To what extent have the students already achieved the intended learning outcomes of the
planned instruction?
Formative
Diagnostic
Summative
Placement - ANSWERS✔-Placement
, \Q\.During whole group instruction, a mathematics teacher is showing the students how to
complete long division problems. The teacher continues with a learning game to reinforce the
process. At this time, the teacher doesn't notice any major concerns.
Then, while walking around the classroom observing students work through practice problems
independently, the teacher notices once student who is off task. This student expressed
understanding of the process, although is taking a long time to complete each problem. Upon
looking closer, the student is using his/her hands to multiply.
What type of assessment is being administered to figure out the problem?
Readiness
Diagnostic
Formative
Summative - ANSWERS✔-Diagnostic
\Q\.Assessment planning should be guided primarily by the ...
Teacher's interests on the topic
Instructional objectives on grade level
Number of students taking the assessment
Students' performance on prior assessments - ANSWERS✔-Instructional objectives on grade
level
\Q\.Differentiated instruction....
a. Tells us when to teach the same standard to a range of learners by employing a variety of
teaching and learning modes
Questions Complete With Verified
Answers
\q\What is assessment?
Choose two answers.
The process of obtaining a numerical description of the degree to which an individual possesses
a particular characteristic.
Any of a variety of procedures used to obtain information about student performance.
An instrument or systematic procedure for measuring a sample of behavior by posing a set of
questions in a uniform manner.
An integrated process for determining the nature and extent of student learning and
development. - ANSWERS✔-Any of a variety of procedures used to obtain information about
student performance.
An integrated process for determining the nature and extent of student learning and
development.
\Q\.What makes up a well-balanced assessment program?
,Choose two answers.
Assessment methods with one type
Standards based on the high-stakes tests
Performance Assessments that are authentic
Classroom achievement tests aligned to objectives - ANSWERS✔-Performance Assessments that
are authentic
Classroom achievement tests aligned to objectives
\Q\.What type of assessment allows for a teacher to answer the following questions:
To what extent do the students possess the skills and abilities that are needed to begin
instruction?
To what extent have the students already achieved the intended learning outcomes of the
planned instruction?
Formative
Diagnostic
Summative
Placement - ANSWERS✔-Placement
, \Q\.During whole group instruction, a mathematics teacher is showing the students how to
complete long division problems. The teacher continues with a learning game to reinforce the
process. At this time, the teacher doesn't notice any major concerns.
Then, while walking around the classroom observing students work through practice problems
independently, the teacher notices once student who is off task. This student expressed
understanding of the process, although is taking a long time to complete each problem. Upon
looking closer, the student is using his/her hands to multiply.
What type of assessment is being administered to figure out the problem?
Readiness
Diagnostic
Formative
Summative - ANSWERS✔-Diagnostic
\Q\.Assessment planning should be guided primarily by the ...
Teacher's interests on the topic
Instructional objectives on grade level
Number of students taking the assessment
Students' performance on prior assessments - ANSWERS✔-Instructional objectives on grade
level
\Q\.Differentiated instruction....
a. Tells us when to teach the same standard to a range of learners by employing a variety of
teaching and learning modes
