WGU D659 COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE WITH
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
▶ 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.
▶ Formative Assessment Examples. Answer: Quick quizzes, Exit tickets,
Think-pair-share activities, Polling apps (e.g., Kahoot, Poll Everywhere),
Classroom discussions
▶ Performance Task Examples. Answer: Research projects, Science
experiments, Debates or presentations, Design challenges, Role-playing
scenarios
▶ Portfolio Assessment Examples. Answer: Digital portfolios (e.g.,
Seesaw, Google Sites), Writing portfolios, Art portfolios, STEM portfolios,
Reflection journals
▶ Digital Assessment Tool Examples. Answer: Online quizzes (e.g.,
Google Forms, Quizizz), Interactive simulations, Educational games, Data
analysis software, Digital storytelling tools
▶ Observation Examples. Answer: Anecdotal records, Observation
checklists, Video recordings, Learning walks, Structured observation
protocols
▶ Standardized Test Examples. Answer: State-mandated assessments,
National standardized tests (e.g., SAT, ACT), District benchmark
assessments, Computer-adaptive tests, Diagnostic tests
▶ Progress Monitoring. Answer: the ongoing process of using assessment
data to track students' academic growth and development
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
▶ 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.
▶ Formative Assessment Examples. Answer: Quick quizzes, Exit tickets,
Think-pair-share activities, Polling apps (e.g., Kahoot, Poll Everywhere),
Classroom discussions
▶ Performance Task Examples. Answer: Research projects, Science
experiments, Debates or presentations, Design challenges, Role-playing
scenarios
▶ Portfolio Assessment Examples. Answer: Digital portfolios (e.g.,
Seesaw, Google Sites), Writing portfolios, Art portfolios, STEM portfolios,
Reflection journals
▶ Digital Assessment Tool Examples. Answer: Online quizzes (e.g.,
Google Forms, Quizizz), Interactive simulations, Educational games, Data
analysis software, Digital storytelling tools
▶ Observation Examples. Answer: Anecdotal records, Observation
checklists, Video recordings, Learning walks, Structured observation
protocols
▶ Standardized Test Examples. Answer: State-mandated assessments,
National standardized tests (e.g., SAT, ACT), District benchmark
assessments, Computer-adaptive tests, Diagnostic tests
▶ Progress Monitoring. Answer: the ongoing process of using assessment
data to track students' academic growth and development