WGU D638 Exam 2 WITH CORRECT VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS | 2026 UPDATE
The rate at which students are expected to perform
Measurable criterion
A tool for evaluating student learning at specific points, such as at the end of a unit,
semester, or academic year; often in the form of a quiz or test
Summative assessment
Used during the learning process to gauge student understanding and guide further
learning
Formative assessment
When aligning assessment with learning objectives and content standards in backward
design, what is the primary purpose of assessment?
To measure student progress and understanding
Which of the following are the benefits of aligning assessment with learning objectives and
content standards in backward design? Select 3 correct answers.
Ensuring that instruction is focused and purposeful
Providing teachers with accurate information about student progress
Helping students identify areas for improvement
,Which formative assessments would be appropriate for monitoring student progress
toward the given learning objective, content standard, and summative assessment? Select 3
correct answers.
9th Grade Content Standard: Demonstrate understanding of the scientific method and
experimental design.
Learning objective: Given a scientific question, students will design an experiment that
includes a hypothesis, independent and dependent variables, and a method for data
collection and analysis and score 9/10 on a teacher-created rubric.
Summative assessment: controlled experiment report
Peer review of experimental design plans to provide feedback on the clarity and completeness of
the experimental setup
Written reflection on a completed experiment, highlighting the adherence to the scientific
method and the effectiveness of the experimental design
Designing a new experiment based on a given scenario, demonstrating an understanding of the
scientific method and experimental design principles
The teacher of an elementary class is using the objective, "Students will write a paragraph
with at least three supporting details to compare two characters from a given short story"
,to address the standard, "Make comparisons amongst the settings, events, and characters
in a story, "Which summative assessment is appropriate, given the standard and objective?
A timed essay in which students compare two characters in a given short story
The teacher of a logical and critical thinking class is using the objective, "Given an if-then
statement, write at least three statements to support the conclusion" to address the
standard, "Compile evidence to support a statement." Which type of assessment is
appropriate?
An essay in which students defend a given if-then statement's conclusion
In order to assess the objective, "Students will write the chemical formula for a named
compound with 80% accuracy," a chemistry teacher is giving an exam asking students to
write the chemical formulas for various compounds. Which standard is aligned with the
objective and assessment?
Name and write chemical formulas.
In order to assess the objective, "Given a variable, students will identify appropriate
qualitative or quantitative methods with 90% accuracy," a psychology teacher is having
students complete a project. Students must gather data using a variety of assigned methods
and compare the results and processes. Which standard is aligned with the assessment and
objective?
Compare qualitative and quantitative research methods.
The students in a science class are being assessed by completing a worksheet in which they
are to label a diagram pertaining to photosynthesis. The teacher is addressing the standard,
, "Illustrate the process of photosynthesis." Which objective matches the given assessment
and standard?
When provided with a photosynthesis diagram, students will label components with at least 80%
accuracy.
A Spanish teacher is having students give a short autobiographical speech in Spanish. The
corresponding standard is "Present information to an audience of listeners or readers."
Which objective supports the teacher's actions?
Given a topic, students will make a verbal presentation in Spanish with 80% accuracy.
The teacher of an algebra class is addressing the standard, "Identify zeros of polynomials"
by giving students an exam in which they must determine the zeros of three quadratic
polynomials and show their work. Which objective is in alignment with the given standard
and assessment?
Students will use factoring to identify the zeros of quadratic polynomials with 75% accuracy.
Why is it important to provide informal feedback to students?
It allows teachers to check in throughout the learning process.
What is one benefit of descriptive feedback?
It is actionable.
An English teacher is conducting a peer review session where students exchange essays and
provide each other with feedback. As the students work, the teacher circulates the room,
offering real-time feedback on their comments and suggestions.
SOLUTIONS | 2026 UPDATE
The rate at which students are expected to perform
Measurable criterion
A tool for evaluating student learning at specific points, such as at the end of a unit,
semester, or academic year; often in the form of a quiz or test
Summative assessment
Used during the learning process to gauge student understanding and guide further
learning
Formative assessment
When aligning assessment with learning objectives and content standards in backward
design, what is the primary purpose of assessment?
To measure student progress and understanding
Which of the following are the benefits of aligning assessment with learning objectives and
content standards in backward design? Select 3 correct answers.
Ensuring that instruction is focused and purposeful
Providing teachers with accurate information about student progress
Helping students identify areas for improvement
,Which formative assessments would be appropriate for monitoring student progress
toward the given learning objective, content standard, and summative assessment? Select 3
correct answers.
9th Grade Content Standard: Demonstrate understanding of the scientific method and
experimental design.
Learning objective: Given a scientific question, students will design an experiment that
includes a hypothesis, independent and dependent variables, and a method for data
collection and analysis and score 9/10 on a teacher-created rubric.
Summative assessment: controlled experiment report
Peer review of experimental design plans to provide feedback on the clarity and completeness of
the experimental setup
Written reflection on a completed experiment, highlighting the adherence to the scientific
method and the effectiveness of the experimental design
Designing a new experiment based on a given scenario, demonstrating an understanding of the
scientific method and experimental design principles
The teacher of an elementary class is using the objective, "Students will write a paragraph
with at least three supporting details to compare two characters from a given short story"
,to address the standard, "Make comparisons amongst the settings, events, and characters
in a story, "Which summative assessment is appropriate, given the standard and objective?
A timed essay in which students compare two characters in a given short story
The teacher of a logical and critical thinking class is using the objective, "Given an if-then
statement, write at least three statements to support the conclusion" to address the
standard, "Compile evidence to support a statement." Which type of assessment is
appropriate?
An essay in which students defend a given if-then statement's conclusion
In order to assess the objective, "Students will write the chemical formula for a named
compound with 80% accuracy," a chemistry teacher is giving an exam asking students to
write the chemical formulas for various compounds. Which standard is aligned with the
objective and assessment?
Name and write chemical formulas.
In order to assess the objective, "Given a variable, students will identify appropriate
qualitative or quantitative methods with 90% accuracy," a psychology teacher is having
students complete a project. Students must gather data using a variety of assigned methods
and compare the results and processes. Which standard is aligned with the assessment and
objective?
Compare qualitative and quantitative research methods.
The students in a science class are being assessed by completing a worksheet in which they
are to label a diagram pertaining to photosynthesis. The teacher is addressing the standard,
, "Illustrate the process of photosynthesis." Which objective matches the given assessment
and standard?
When provided with a photosynthesis diagram, students will label components with at least 80%
accuracy.
A Spanish teacher is having students give a short autobiographical speech in Spanish. The
corresponding standard is "Present information to an audience of listeners or readers."
Which objective supports the teacher's actions?
Given a topic, students will make a verbal presentation in Spanish with 80% accuracy.
The teacher of an algebra class is addressing the standard, "Identify zeros of polynomials"
by giving students an exam in which they must determine the zeros of three quadratic
polynomials and show their work. Which objective is in alignment with the given standard
and assessment?
Students will use factoring to identify the zeros of quadratic polynomials with 75% accuracy.
Why is it important to provide informal feedback to students?
It allows teachers to check in throughout the learning process.
What is one benefit of descriptive feedback?
It is actionable.
An English teacher is conducting a peer review session where students exchange essays and
provide each other with feedback. As the students work, the teacher circulates the room,
offering real-time feedback on their comments and suggestions.
