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WGU D755|D003 Assessment in Special Education
Objective Assessment | OA 45 Questions and
Answers | 2026 Update | 100% Correct
Qualitative assessments: ......ANSWER......methods of evaluation that
focus on understanding the characteristics, qualities, and experiences of
individuals rather than quantifying data
Quantitative assessments: ......ANSWER......methods of evaluation that
focus on measuring and quantifying a student's performance, skills, or
knowledge using numerical data
Informal assessments: ......ANSWER......more flexible and spontaneous,
occurring during everyday classroom activities
Formal assessments: ......ANSWER......structured evaluations that
adhere to predetermined criteria and are often standardized
Formative assessments: ......ANSWER......used during the learning
process to gauge student understanding and guide further learning
Summative assessments: ......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
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Universal screening: ......ANSWER......implementing regular assessments
to identify students who may require additional support or intervention
early on
Child Find: ......ANSWER......a legal mandate under the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) that requires public schools to identify,
locate, and evaluate all children with exceptionalities who may be in
need of special education and related services
Criterion-referenced assessments: ......ANSWER......measure a student's
performance against a specific set of criteria or learning standards
Curriculum-based assessments: ......ANSWER......frequent, brief
assessments that evaluate a student's progress in specific academic
areas directly linked to the curriculum
Direct observation: ......ANSWER......allows educators to record specific
behaviors in real-time, focusing on particular times, activities, or
settings where issues are most likely to arise
Behavioral checklists and rating scales: ......ANSWER......quantify the
frequency, intensity, and duration of behaviors, offering a measurable
way to track changes over time and assess intervention success
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WGU D755|D003 Assessment in Special Education
Objective Assessment | OA 45 Questions and
Answers | 2026 Update | 100% Correct
Qualitative assessments: ......ANSWER......methods of evaluation that
focus on understanding the characteristics, qualities, and experiences of
individuals rather than quantifying data
Quantitative assessments: ......ANSWER......methods of evaluation that
focus on measuring and quantifying a student's performance, skills, or
knowledge using numerical data
Informal assessments: ......ANSWER......more flexible and spontaneous,
occurring during everyday classroom activities
Formal assessments: ......ANSWER......structured evaluations that
adhere to predetermined criteria and are often standardized
Formative assessments: ......ANSWER......used during the learning
process to gauge student understanding and guide further learning
Summative assessments: ......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
pg. 1
, 2|Page
Universal screening: ......ANSWER......implementing regular assessments
to identify students who may require additional support or intervention
early on
Child Find: ......ANSWER......a legal mandate under the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) that requires public schools to identify,
locate, and evaluate all children with exceptionalities who may be in
need of special education and related services
Criterion-referenced assessments: ......ANSWER......measure a student's
performance against a specific set of criteria or learning standards
Curriculum-based assessments: ......ANSWER......frequent, brief
assessments that evaluate a student's progress in specific academic
areas directly linked to the curriculum
Direct observation: ......ANSWER......allows educators to record specific
behaviors in real-time, focusing on particular times, activities, or
settings where issues are most likely to arise
Behavioral checklists and rating scales: ......ANSWER......quantify the
frequency, intensity, and duration of behaviors, offering a measurable
way to track changes over time and assess intervention success
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