D184 WGU Standard-Based Assessment 2026
UPDATED EXAM ACTUAL LATEST VERSIONS 85
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (100%
CORRECT) A+ GRADED ASSURED
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.
Point scoring - CORRECT ANSWER: Assign points to each item, proficiency determine by %
Procedural Knowledge - CORRECT ANSWER: BE ABLE TO DO
UPDATED EXAM ACTUAL LATEST VERSIONS 85
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (100%
CORRECT) A+ GRADED ASSURED
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.
Point scoring - CORRECT ANSWER: Assign points to each item, proficiency determine by %
Procedural Knowledge - CORRECT ANSWER: BE ABLE TO DO
