WGU D184 Standards-Based Assessment – Proficiency Scales, Blueprints & Grading Q&A

D184 WGU STANDARD-BASED
ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS; 100% CORRECT; GRADE A


Assessment Blueprint - correct answer- Specifies
assessment
skills, assessment types, # of assessments


Average - correct answer- The assumption that no
learning occurs from assessment to assessment
( looks like a straight line on a bar graph)
Students scores are combined and averaged


Best fit model - correct answer- The model with the least
amount of error ( in regards to mathematical models)


Curvilinear Trend - correct answer- Assumption that
when initially learning something, students demonstrate rather
large jumps but over time. Increase flattens out


Declarative Knowledge - correct answer- What students
UNDERSTAND

, facts, ideas, information
(name and explain)


Error score - correct answer- The part of the observed
score that is due to factors other than the students level of
understanding


Focus statement - correct answer- Full standard
statement with detail for guidance and assessment.


How are standards-based grading systems different from norm-
referenced grading systems? - correct answer- The
production of descriptive feedback


How does a teacher know student performance is improving in a
standards-based grading system? - correct answer-
Students achieve higher proficiency levels


Increases blueprint complexity - correct answer- Item
types ( m.c, essay, matching )