WGU D184 Study Guide Based Assessment Based Assessment Exam Actual Questions and Answers 2024/2025

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1. How would you describe standards-based grading systems? - A standard of grading that tracks student
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progress towards and achievement of learning targets that are derived from educational standards;
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grades reflect student mastery of the learning targets and are measured on proficiency scales.
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Which characteristics apply to standards-based grading? - - Scores are reflected on proficiency scales
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- Grades reflect student mastery of a learning target.
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Based on the percentage average of all grades or holistic grades - traditional grading system
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Based on different proficiency levels of standards - standard based grading system
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Single grade given per course on report cards - traditional grading system
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Grade based on most recent evidence - traditional grading system
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what are the defining characteristics of a standards-based grading system? - Standards-based grading is
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built around achievement level goals that are based on content-specific benchmarks within academic
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subjects. A standards-based approach differs from traditional approaches that are built around an average
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percentage of assignments, letter grades, or students' rank of performance against the rest of the class. A
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standards-based system is highly beneficial to the student because teaching and learning can be fine-
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tuned to the needs of each student rather than only a portion of students in any given classroom.
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Which explanation applies to the type of assessments used in a standards-based grading system? -
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Criterion-based assessments are used because students are measured against a learning target (criterion)
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derived from an academic standard.
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Which teacher approach would be most appropriate in a standards-based grading system?
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A. The teacher notes that the student is proficient by marking a "3" on the four-point proficiency scale for
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the assessment, noting that not all fractions have unlike denominators.
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B. The teacher notes that the student is not proficient by marking the assessment a "2" on the four-point
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proficiency scale and provides support to the student to help her learn how to find least common
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denominators.
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C. The teacher encourages the student to complete an extra-credit assignment by making a video about
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why math can be fun to offset the poor grade earned on the assessment.
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, D. The teacher scores the assessment and gives the student a grade of 34 percent and urges the student to
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reread the chapter in the textbook about adding and subtracting fractions. - B. The teacher notes that the
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student is not proficient by marking the assessment a "2" on the four-point proficiency scale and provides
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support to the student to help her learn how to find least common denominators.
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With a clear understanding of student knowledge and next steps for progress, this stakeholder is
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empowered to support the student in attaining goals and gaining confidence through encouragement and
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guidance. - Stakeholder
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Unequivocal knowledge of instructional needs and useful interventions for each student will guide this
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stakeholder's future instruction. - Teacher
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Knowing their expectations and level of proficiency allows this stakeholder to set personal goals, make
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improvements with practice, demonstrate knowledge by meeting expectations, and persevere through
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challenges by continued effort. - Student
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Stakeholders need letter grades to understand a student's academic performance. True of false? - False
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Which teacher response would help the parent understand standards-based grading report cards?
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A. Sympathize with the parent and share the challenges they are having with standards-based grading so
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the parent knows it is a difficult system for everyone
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B. Review the report card and standards with the parent, explaining how the standards are assessed and
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clarifying the grading scale that is used
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C. Provide the parent with a percentage and letter grade equivalent for each subject area every nine weeks
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D. Explain to the parent that if their child has the highest number on the grading scale, it is the same as
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having an A - B. Review the report card and standards with the parent, explaining how the standards are
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assessed and clarifying the grading scale that is used
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Focus statements are important enough to be assessed multiple times at the school or district level to
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determine the most accurate scores for individual students. - False
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accurate scores for individual students. True or false? - True
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What purpose do focus statements and measurement topics serve in assessment? - Rewriting academic
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standards as focus statements provides guidance for instructing students on concepts and skills contained
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in the standard. These focus statements can be used to design specific measurements topics used to
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create classroom assessments.
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In standards-based assessment, what contains the important information from an unpacked standard and
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is important enough to assess multiple times to determine student mastery?
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A. Proficiency scale
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B. Measurement topic
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C. Focus statement
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D. Learning objective - B. Measurement topic
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Know the definition of main event. - declarative knowledge
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