WGU D184 Standard-Based Assessment Real
Questions and Answers 100% Correct
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• Proficiency Scales . Answer: Measure student achievement of knowledge and skills in
standards over time.
• Half Point Score Values . Answer: Used in proficiency scales for mastery at one level,
but does not meet all of the criteria for the next level.
• Generic Scale . Answer: Used for every topic where students are rated 1-4 based on
their knowledge. These are not topic-specific; for example, a level 3 is on grade level,
but no other specific information is provided.
• Consistency of Behavior . Answer: Not to be used on a proficiency scale, as this is a
qualifying type of scale which uses the words sometimes, always, seldom etc.
• Definitional Declarative Knowledge . Answer: Defining characteristics of something,
describe or explain
• Cognitive Analysis Declarative Knowledge . Answer: Determining, organizing, analysis
• Mental Procedural Knowledge . Answer: Skills or processes, evaluates
• Parallel Assessments . Answer: Monitor students growth on the same skills multiple
times.
• Assessment Blueprint . Answer: Created to ensure assessments are aligned with
learning targets.
• Method of Mounting Evidence . Answer: Determine what the students' summative
score should be based on prior patterns of scores.
• True score . Answer: Recognizes that there is some inherent error on a test, its' an
estimation, the true level of understanding
• Observed Score . Answer: = True Score + Error Score
• Aberrant pattenrs . Answer: you need to determine if the pattern is reliable or if the
student was having a bad day etc.
• Standards Referenced Grading Systems . Answer: students demonstrate learning
outcomes based on standards.
Questions and Answers 100% Correct
(verified)
• Proficiency Scales . Answer: Measure student achievement of knowledge and skills in
standards over time.
• Half Point Score Values . Answer: Used in proficiency scales for mastery at one level,
but does not meet all of the criteria for the next level.
• Generic Scale . Answer: Used for every topic where students are rated 1-4 based on
their knowledge. These are not topic-specific; for example, a level 3 is on grade level,
but no other specific information is provided.
• Consistency of Behavior . Answer: Not to be used on a proficiency scale, as this is a
qualifying type of scale which uses the words sometimes, always, seldom etc.
• Definitional Declarative Knowledge . Answer: Defining characteristics of something,
describe or explain
• Cognitive Analysis Declarative Knowledge . Answer: Determining, organizing, analysis
• Mental Procedural Knowledge . Answer: Skills or processes, evaluates
• Parallel Assessments . Answer: Monitor students growth on the same skills multiple
times.
• Assessment Blueprint . Answer: Created to ensure assessments are aligned with
learning targets.
• Method of Mounting Evidence . Answer: Determine what the students' summative
score should be based on prior patterns of scores.
• True score . Answer: Recognizes that there is some inherent error on a test, its' an
estimation, the true level of understanding
• Observed Score . Answer: = True Score + Error Score
• Aberrant pattenrs . Answer: you need to determine if the pattern is reliable or if the
student was having a bad day etc.
• Standards Referenced Grading Systems . Answer: students demonstrate learning
outcomes based on standards.
