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79 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 79 verified questions with correct answers provided, focusing on
educational standards and assessment strategies. It serves as a comprehensive resource for
understanding instructional design and measurement topics within the field of education.
Students can utilize this material for efficient study, review, and preparation for certification
exams.
CONTENTS
Focus Statements Q1–Q14
Standards and Assessment Q15–Q28
Knowledge Types Q29–Q42
Grading Systems Q43–Q54
Proficiency Scales Q55–Q67
Assessment Reliability Q68–Q79
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, E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 79
By what other names is a focus statement known?
CORRECT ANSWER
- big ideas
- enduring understandings
- objectives or subobjectives
- learning goals
- learning targets
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 79
Using the following standard, given an example focus statement and measurement topic:
Understands that the Sun supplies heat and light to Earth
CORRECT ANSWER
FOCUS STATEMENT
knows the relationship between the Sun and the Earth
MEASUREMENT TOPIC
the Sun and the Earth
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 79
What are the three steps to writing focus statements?
CORRECT ANSWER
1- identify the academic standard
2- unpack the standard
3- write focus statements
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, Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 79
What are examples of wording that should be included when designing specifying goals?
CORRECT ANSWER
- make
- defend
- predict
- judge
- deduce
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 79
How does a teacher know student performance is improving in a standards-based grading
system?
CORRECT ANSWER
Students achieve higher proficiency levels
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 79
What is the purpose of a focus statement for a standard?
CORRECT ANSWER
To clarify the standard for classroom assessments
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 79
How do measurement topics guide the assessment development process?
CORRECT ANSWER
They help identify content and skills to be tested.
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P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
WGU D184 Questions &
Answers 2026-2027 |
Latest Course Material
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
79 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 79 verified questions with correct answers provided, focusing on
educational standards and assessment strategies. It serves as a comprehensive resource for
understanding instructional design and measurement topics within the field of education.
Students can utilize this material for efficient study, review, and preparation for certification
exams.
CONTENTS
Focus Statements Q1–Q14
Standards and Assessment Q15–Q28
Knowledge Types Q29–Q42
Grading Systems Q43–Q54
Proficiency Scales Q55–Q67
Assessment Reliability Q68–Q79
Page 1
, E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 79
By what other names is a focus statement known?
CORRECT ANSWER
- big ideas
- enduring understandings
- objectives or subobjectives
- learning goals
- learning targets
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 79
Using the following standard, given an example focus statement and measurement topic:
Understands that the Sun supplies heat and light to Earth
CORRECT ANSWER
FOCUS STATEMENT
knows the relationship between the Sun and the Earth
MEASUREMENT TOPIC
the Sun and the Earth
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 79
What are the three steps to writing focus statements?
CORRECT ANSWER
1- identify the academic standard
2- unpack the standard
3- write focus statements
Page 2
, Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 79
What are examples of wording that should be included when designing specifying goals?
CORRECT ANSWER
- make
- defend
- predict
- judge
- deduce
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 79
How does a teacher know student performance is improving in a standards-based grading
system?
CORRECT ANSWER
Students achieve higher proficiency levels
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 79
What is the purpose of a focus statement for a standard?
CORRECT ANSWER
To clarify the standard for classroom assessments
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 79
How do measurement topics guide the assessment development process?
CORRECT ANSWER
They help identify content and skills to be tested.
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