D184 WGU EXAM PREP EXAMINATION TEST
FULL SOLUTION 2026 GUARANTEED TO
PASS.
⫸ Which characteristics apply to standards-based grading?. Answer:
- Scores are reflected on proficiency scales
- Grades reflect student mastery of a learning target.
-Teachers tailor instruction based on student achievement
⫸ Based on the percentage average of all grades or holistic grades.
Answer: traditional grading system
⫸ Based on different proficiency levels of standards. Answer:
standard based grading system
⫸ Single grade given per course on report cards. Answer: traditional
grading system
⫸ Grade based on most recent evidence. Answer: traditional grading
system
⫸ what are the defining characteristics of a standards-based grading
system?. Answer: Standards-based grading is built around
achievement level goals that are based on content-specific
,benchmarks within academic subjects. A standards-based approach
differs from traditional approaches that are built around an average
percentage of assignments, letter grades, or students' rank of
performance against the rest of the class. A standards-based system is
highly beneficial to the student because teaching and learning can be
fine-tuned to the needs of each student rather than only a portion of
students in any given classroom.
⫸ Which explanation applies to the type of assessments used in a
standards-based grading system?. Answer: Criterion-based
assessments are used because students are measured against a learning
target (criterion) derived from an academic standard.
⫸ Which teacher approach would be most appropriate in a standards-
based grading system?
A. The teacher notes that the student is proficient by marking a "3" on
the four-point proficiency scale for the assessment, noting that not all
fractions have unlike denominators.
B. The teacher notes that the student is not proficient by marking the
assessment a "2" on the four-point proficiency scale and provides
support to the student to help her learn how to find least common
denominators.
C. The teacher encourages the student to complete an extra-credit
assignment by making a video about why math can be fun to offset
the poor grade earned on the assessment.
D. The teacher scores the assessment and gives the student a grade of
34 percent and urges the student to reread the chapter in the textbook
about adding and subtracting fractions.. Answer: B. The teacher notes
that the student is not proficient by marking the assessment a "2" on
, the four-point proficiency scale and provides support to the student to
help her learn how to find least common denominators.
⫸ With a clear understanding of student knowledge and next steps
for progress, this stakeholder is empowered to support the student in
attaining goals and gaining confidence through encouragement and
guidance.. Answer: Stakeholder
⫸ Unequivocal knowledge of instructional needs and useful
interventions for each student will guide this stakeholder's future
instruction.. Answer: Teacher
⫸ Knowing their expectations and level of proficiency allows this
stakeholder to set personal goals, make improvements with practice,
demonstrate knowledge by meeting expectations, and persevere
through challenges by continued effort.. Answer: Student
⫸ Stakeholders need letter grades to understand a student's academic
performance. True of false?. Answer: False
⫸ Which teacher response would help the parent understand
standards-based grading report cards?
A. Sympathize with the parent and share the challenges they are
having with standards-based grading so the parent knows it is a
difficult system for everyone
B. Review the report card and standards with the parent, explaining
how the standards are assessed and clarifying the grading scale that is
used
FULL SOLUTION 2026 GUARANTEED TO
PASS.
⫸ Which characteristics apply to standards-based grading?. Answer:
- Scores are reflected on proficiency scales
- Grades reflect student mastery of a learning target.
-Teachers tailor instruction based on student achievement
⫸ Based on the percentage average of all grades or holistic grades.
Answer: traditional grading system
⫸ Based on different proficiency levels of standards. Answer:
standard based grading system
⫸ Single grade given per course on report cards. Answer: traditional
grading system
⫸ Grade based on most recent evidence. Answer: traditional grading
system
⫸ what are the defining characteristics of a standards-based grading
system?. Answer: Standards-based grading is built around
achievement level goals that are based on content-specific
,benchmarks within academic subjects. A standards-based approach
differs from traditional approaches that are built around an average
percentage of assignments, letter grades, or students' rank of
performance against the rest of the class. A standards-based system is
highly beneficial to the student because teaching and learning can be
fine-tuned to the needs of each student rather than only a portion of
students in any given classroom.
⫸ Which explanation applies to the type of assessments used in a
standards-based grading system?. Answer: Criterion-based
assessments are used because students are measured against a learning
target (criterion) derived from an academic standard.
⫸ Which teacher approach would be most appropriate in a standards-
based grading system?
A. The teacher notes that the student is proficient by marking a "3" on
the four-point proficiency scale for the assessment, noting that not all
fractions have unlike denominators.
B. The teacher notes that the student is not proficient by marking the
assessment a "2" on the four-point proficiency scale and provides
support to the student to help her learn how to find least common
denominators.
C. The teacher encourages the student to complete an extra-credit
assignment by making a video about why math can be fun to offset
the poor grade earned on the assessment.
D. The teacher scores the assessment and gives the student a grade of
34 percent and urges the student to reread the chapter in the textbook
about adding and subtracting fractions.. Answer: B. The teacher notes
that the student is not proficient by marking the assessment a "2" on
, the four-point proficiency scale and provides support to the student to
help her learn how to find least common denominators.
⫸ With a clear understanding of student knowledge and next steps
for progress, this stakeholder is empowered to support the student in
attaining goals and gaining confidence through encouragement and
guidance.. Answer: Stakeholder
⫸ Unequivocal knowledge of instructional needs and useful
interventions for each student will guide this stakeholder's future
instruction.. Answer: Teacher
⫸ Knowing their expectations and level of proficiency allows this
stakeholder to set personal goals, make improvements with practice,
demonstrate knowledge by meeting expectations, and persevere
through challenges by continued effort.. Answer: Student
⫸ Stakeholders need letter grades to understand a student's academic
performance. True of false?. Answer: False
⫸ Which teacher response would help the parent understand
standards-based grading report cards?
A. Sympathize with the parent and share the challenges they are
having with standards-based grading so the parent knows it is a
difficult system for everyone
B. Review the report card and standards with the parent, explaining
how the standards are assessed and clarifying the grading scale that is
used
