WGU D184 STANDARDS BASED ASSESSMENT PRE ASSESSMENT (PA) EXAM
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Which assessment is given before instruction to determine students’ prior
knowledge?
a. summative assessment
b. diagnostic assessment
c. formative assessment
d. benchmark assessment
correct answer: b
rationale: Diagnostic assessments help teachers plan instruction by identifying gaps
in prior knowledge.
Formative assessments are used to:
a. assign final grades
b. compare students to each other
c. replace summative tests
d. guide instruction during learning
rationale: Formative assessments provide ongoing feedback to adjust teaching and
support student learning.
Which statement best describes summative assessment?
,a. it is used to adjust daily instruction
b. it is optional for students
c. it evaluates learning after instruction is complete
d. it provides immediate corrective feedback
correct answer: c
rationale: Summative assessments measure mastery of content at the end of a unit
or course.
Which of the following best defines proficiency in standards-based grading?
a. the level of mastery a student has achieved on a specific standard
b. how well a student compares to peers
c. the total points earned on an assignment
d. the attendance and participation score
correct answer: a
rationale: Proficiency focuses on mastery of specific learning targets.
Why is reliability important in assessments?
a. it ensures tests are easy for all students
b. it ensures consistent results across multiple administrations
c. it guarantees higher student scores
d. it measures only student behavior
correct answer: b
, rationale: Reliability refers to the consistency and stability of assessment results
over time.
7. correct answer: c
Validity in assessment refers to:
a. the difficulty of test questions
b. student enjoyment of the assessment
c. whether the assessment measures what it is intended to measure
d. the speed at which tests can be graded
rationale: Valid assessments accurately measure the intended knowledge or skills.
8. correct answer: d
Which assessment provides feedback on specific learning skills but does not assign
a final grade?
a. summative assessment
b. diagnostic assessment
c. norm-referenced assessment
d. formative assessment
rationale: Formative assessments are intended to guide learning rather than assign
grades.
9. correct answer: a
A narrative-based grading system differs from standards-based grading because:
a. it provides descriptive feedback without proficiency scores
ACTUAL TEST EXAM 2026/2027 COMPLETE ACCURATE EXAM APPROVED
QUESTIONS WITH WELL ELABORATED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS) NEWEST UPDATED VERSION |GUARANTEED PASS A+ (BRAND NEW!)
FULL REVISED EXAM
Which assessment is given before instruction to determine students’ prior
knowledge?
a. summative assessment
b. diagnostic assessment
c. formative assessment
d. benchmark assessment
correct answer: b
rationale: Diagnostic assessments help teachers plan instruction by identifying gaps
in prior knowledge.
Formative assessments are used to:
a. assign final grades
b. compare students to each other
c. replace summative tests
d. guide instruction during learning
rationale: Formative assessments provide ongoing feedback to adjust teaching and
support student learning.
Which statement best describes summative assessment?
,a. it is used to adjust daily instruction
b. it is optional for students
c. it evaluates learning after instruction is complete
d. it provides immediate corrective feedback
correct answer: c
rationale: Summative assessments measure mastery of content at the end of a unit
or course.
Which of the following best defines proficiency in standards-based grading?
a. the level of mastery a student has achieved on a specific standard
b. how well a student compares to peers
c. the total points earned on an assignment
d. the attendance and participation score
correct answer: a
rationale: Proficiency focuses on mastery of specific learning targets.
Why is reliability important in assessments?
a. it ensures tests are easy for all students
b. it ensures consistent results across multiple administrations
c. it guarantees higher student scores
d. it measures only student behavior
correct answer: b
, rationale: Reliability refers to the consistency and stability of assessment results
over time.
7. correct answer: c
Validity in assessment refers to:
a. the difficulty of test questions
b. student enjoyment of the assessment
c. whether the assessment measures what it is intended to measure
d. the speed at which tests can be graded
rationale: Valid assessments accurately measure the intended knowledge or skills.
8. correct answer: d
Which assessment provides feedback on specific learning skills but does not assign
a final grade?
a. summative assessment
b. diagnostic assessment
c. norm-referenced assessment
d. formative assessment
rationale: Formative assessments are intended to guide learning rather than assign
grades.
9. correct answer: a
A narrative-based grading system differs from standards-based grading because:
a. it provides descriptive feedback without proficiency scores
