WGU D355 COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE
2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◍ Observations.
Answer: 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.
◍ SEL (Social Emotional Learning).
Answer: apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand
and manage emotions.
◍ Criterion-referenced score.
Answer: measures an individuals performance against a predetermined
criterion or standard
◍ Health Assessments.
Answer: evaluations used to gather information about an individuals over
health
◍ Summative assessment.
Answer: 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
◍ Interdisciplinary collaboration.
Answer: professionals from various disciplines working together to identify,
support, and address the needs of a student
◍ Criterion-Referenced.
, Answer: To determine whether students have achieved specific learning
objectives or criteria.
◍ Standardized Test Examples.
Answer: State-mandated assessments, National standardized tests (e.g.,
SAT, ACT), District benchmark assessments, Computer-adaptive tests,
Diagnostic tests
◍ Data Literacy.
Answer: the ability to understand, analyze, and interpret data to make
informed decisions about teaching and learning
◍ Percentile Rank.
Answer: indicates the percentage of scores in a norm group that are equal to
or lower than a given score
◍ Standardized Tests.
Answer: 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.
◍ Fine Motor Skills.
Answer: dexterity and coordination of the small muscles
◍ Summative Assessment.
Answer: evaluating student learning at a specific point (quarterly, unit)
◍ Anecdotal records.
Answer: documented incidents in a narrative form with qualitative data that
can reveal patterns
◍ Raw Score.
Answer: initial score obtained based on the number of correct responses or
points earned
◍ Expressive Language.
Answer: measures the ability to use language to communicate effectivly
2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◍ Observations.
Answer: 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.
◍ SEL (Social Emotional Learning).
Answer: apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand
and manage emotions.
◍ Criterion-referenced score.
Answer: measures an individuals performance against a predetermined
criterion or standard
◍ Health Assessments.
Answer: evaluations used to gather information about an individuals over
health
◍ Summative assessment.
Answer: 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
◍ Interdisciplinary collaboration.
Answer: professionals from various disciplines working together to identify,
support, and address the needs of a student
◍ Criterion-Referenced.
, Answer: To determine whether students have achieved specific learning
objectives or criteria.
◍ Standardized Test Examples.
Answer: State-mandated assessments, National standardized tests (e.g.,
SAT, ACT), District benchmark assessments, Computer-adaptive tests,
Diagnostic tests
◍ Data Literacy.
Answer: the ability to understand, analyze, and interpret data to make
informed decisions about teaching and learning
◍ Percentile Rank.
Answer: indicates the percentage of scores in a norm group that are equal to
or lower than a given score
◍ Standardized Tests.
Answer: 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.
◍ Fine Motor Skills.
Answer: dexterity and coordination of the small muscles
◍ Summative Assessment.
Answer: evaluating student learning at a specific point (quarterly, unit)
◍ Anecdotal records.
Answer: documented incidents in a narrative form with qualitative data that
can reveal patterns
◍ Raw Score.
Answer: initial score obtained based on the number of correct responses or
points earned
◍ Expressive Language.
Answer: measures the ability to use language to communicate effectivly
