WGU D659- ASSESSING AND MONITORING STUDENT
LEARNING - VERIFIED STUDY GUIDE
Benchmark - Answers - To evaluate student performance against specific benchmarks
or standards in order to gauge overall progress
Progress Monitoring - Answers - To monitor individual student progress over time to
identify areas of growth or areas needing additional support
Summative - Answers - To measure student achievement at the end of a learning
period or unit
Formative - Answers - To assess student understanding during the learning process to
guide instruction and provide feedback
Standardized - Answers - To evaluate student performance against a predetermined
standard to compare across a larger population
Norm-Referenced - Answers - To compare individual student performance to that of a
normative group to determine relative standing
Ipsative - Answers - To measure student progress against their own previous
performance rather than against external standards.
Criterion-Referenced - Answers - To determine whether students have achieved
specific learning objectives or criteria.
Assessment OF learning (summative assessment) - Answers - takes place at the end of
a lesson or unit to see how much students have learned; usually involves tests,
projects, or other activities that show what students know and can do
Summative assessment - Answers - 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
Assessment FOR learning (formative assessment) - Answers - a way for teachers to
understand how well students learn as they teach; helps teachers decide what to teach
next and how to teach it better
Formative assessment - Answers - used during the learning process to gauge student
understanding and guide further learning
, Assessment - Answers - mechanism for gauging students' understanding, progress, and
achievement in various subject areas
Assessment AS learning (formative or diagnostic) - Answers - a way for students to
actively assess their learning progress
Formal assessments - Answers - structured evaluations that adhere to predetermined
criteria and are often standardized
Informal assessments - Answers - more flexible and spontaneous, occurring during
everyday classroom activities
Formative Assessments - Answers - Formative assessments are ongoing evaluations
conducted during the learning process to provide feedback and guide instruction. They
help teachers understand student comprehension and adjust teaching strategies
accordingly.
Performance Tasks - Answers - Performance tasks are hands-on activities that assess
students' ability to apply their knowledge and skills to real-world scenarios. These tasks
often involve problem-solving, critical thinking, and creativity.
Portfolio Assessment - Answers - Portfolio assessment involves the collection and
evaluation of student work samples over time. It provides a holistic view of student
progress and achievement across various learning activities and subjects.
Digital Assessment Tools - Answers - Digital assessment tools leverage technology to
create interactive assessments that engage students and provide immediate feedback.
These tools encompass a wide range of digital platforms and applications.
Observations - Answers - Observations involve systematically watching and recording
student behavior, interactions, and performance in various learning contexts. They
provide valuable insights into students' skills, attitudes, and learning preferences.
Standardized Tests - Answers - Standardized tests are formal assessments
administered under controlled conditions to measure student achievement and compare
performance across a larger population. They often assess a broad range of content
and skills.
Formative Assessment Examples - Answers - Quick quizzes, Exit tickets, Think-pair-
share activities, Polling apps (e.g., Kahoot, Poll Everywhere), Classroom discussions
Performance Task Examples - Answers - Research projects, Science experiments,
Debates or presentations, Design challenges, Role-playing scenarios
Portfolio Assessment Examples - Answers - Digital portfolios (e.g., Seesaw, Google
Sites), Writing portfolios, Art portfolios, STEM portfolios, Reflection journals
LEARNING - VERIFIED STUDY GUIDE
Benchmark - Answers - To evaluate student performance against specific benchmarks
or standards in order to gauge overall progress
Progress Monitoring - Answers - To monitor individual student progress over time to
identify areas of growth or areas needing additional support
Summative - Answers - To measure student achievement at the end of a learning
period or unit
Formative - Answers - To assess student understanding during the learning process to
guide instruction and provide feedback
Standardized - Answers - To evaluate student performance against a predetermined
standard to compare across a larger population
Norm-Referenced - Answers - To compare individual student performance to that of a
normative group to determine relative standing
Ipsative - Answers - To measure student progress against their own previous
performance rather than against external standards.
Criterion-Referenced - Answers - To determine whether students have achieved
specific learning objectives or criteria.
Assessment OF learning (summative assessment) - Answers - takes place at the end of
a lesson or unit to see how much students have learned; usually involves tests,
projects, or other activities that show what students know and can do
Summative assessment - Answers - 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
Assessment FOR learning (formative assessment) - Answers - a way for teachers to
understand how well students learn as they teach; helps teachers decide what to teach
next and how to teach it better
Formative assessment - Answers - used during the learning process to gauge student
understanding and guide further learning
, Assessment - Answers - mechanism for gauging students' understanding, progress, and
achievement in various subject areas
Assessment AS learning (formative or diagnostic) - Answers - a way for students to
actively assess their learning progress
Formal assessments - Answers - structured evaluations that adhere to predetermined
criteria and are often standardized
Informal assessments - Answers - more flexible and spontaneous, occurring during
everyday classroom activities
Formative Assessments - Answers - Formative assessments are ongoing evaluations
conducted during the learning process to provide feedback and guide instruction. They
help teachers understand student comprehension and adjust teaching strategies
accordingly.
Performance Tasks - Answers - Performance tasks are hands-on activities that assess
students' ability to apply their knowledge and skills to real-world scenarios. These tasks
often involve problem-solving, critical thinking, and creativity.
Portfolio Assessment - Answers - Portfolio assessment involves the collection and
evaluation of student work samples over time. It provides a holistic view of student
progress and achievement across various learning activities and subjects.
Digital Assessment Tools - Answers - Digital assessment tools leverage technology to
create interactive assessments that engage students and provide immediate feedback.
These tools encompass a wide range of digital platforms and applications.
Observations - Answers - Observations involve systematically watching and recording
student behavior, interactions, and performance in various learning contexts. They
provide valuable insights into students' skills, attitudes, and learning preferences.
Standardized Tests - Answers - Standardized tests are formal assessments
administered under controlled conditions to measure student achievement and compare
performance across a larger population. They often assess a broad range of content
and skills.
Formative Assessment Examples - Answers - Quick quizzes, Exit tickets, Think-pair-
share activities, Polling apps (e.g., Kahoot, Poll Everywhere), Classroom discussions
Performance Task Examples - Answers - Research projects, Science experiments,
Debates or presentations, Design challenges, Role-playing scenarios
Portfolio Assessment Examples - Answers - Digital portfolios (e.g., Seesaw, Google
Sites), Writing portfolios, Art portfolios, STEM portfolios, Reflection journals
