WGU D659 OA EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 UPDATE
formative assessment
used during the learning process to gauge student understanding and guide
further learning
summative assessment
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
formal assessments
structured evaluations that adhere to predetermined criteria and are often
standardized, summative,benchmark assessments
informal assessments
more flexible and spontaneous, occurring during everyday classroom activities
ex formative,progess monitoring and ipsative
Weekly quizzes
Criterion-Referenced
determine whether students have achieved specific learning objectives or criteria,
but they may compare student performance to external standards or benchmarks,
not just their previous performance.
Progress monitoring
,assessments track individual student progress over time but may compare it to
external standards or norms, not necessarily against the student's previous
performance.
Ipsative
Which assessment measures student progress against their previous performance
rather than against external standards or norms?
progress monitoring
the ongoing process of using assessment data to track students' academic growth
and development
specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, time-bound (SMART) goals
an essential framework used in education for setting specific, measurable,
achievable, relevant, and time-bound objectives to guide and evaluate progress
effectively
Specifically
Goals should be clear and precise, outlining exactly what needs to be
accomplished.
Measurable
Goals should include criteria for measuring progress and success. Measurable
goals allow teachers to track student performance objectively
backward design
a strategic approach to curriculum planning that starts with identifying clear end
goals or learning outcomes of a course or lesson before planning the instructional
strategies and assessments
, content standards
also known as academic standards or curriculum standards, outline the specific
knowledge, skills, and concepts that students are expected to master at a
particular grade level or course
learning objectives
a specific, measurable statement that describes what students should know,
understand, or be able to do as a result of instruction
condition
the specific circumstances under which the assessment takes place or learning
occurs, including any necessary tools or resources
ex- after group work or reading or Given a set of geometric shapes
behavior
the action or skill students are expected to demonstrate to produce observable
and measurable outcomes
ex student will complete esssay
measurable criterion
the rate at which students are expected to perform ex-with 90% accuracy
informal feedback
feedback given spontaneously or during instruction; often not recorded
Why is it important to provide informal feedback to students?
It allows teachers to check in throughout the learning process.
ANSWERS 2026 UPDATE
formative assessment
used during the learning process to gauge student understanding and guide
further learning
summative assessment
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
formal assessments
structured evaluations that adhere to predetermined criteria and are often
standardized, summative,benchmark assessments
informal assessments
more flexible and spontaneous, occurring during everyday classroom activities
ex formative,progess monitoring and ipsative
Weekly quizzes
Criterion-Referenced
determine whether students have achieved specific learning objectives or criteria,
but they may compare student performance to external standards or benchmarks,
not just their previous performance.
Progress monitoring
,assessments track individual student progress over time but may compare it to
external standards or norms, not necessarily against the student's previous
performance.
Ipsative
Which assessment measures student progress against their previous performance
rather than against external standards or norms?
progress monitoring
the ongoing process of using assessment data to track students' academic growth
and development
specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, time-bound (SMART) goals
an essential framework used in education for setting specific, measurable,
achievable, relevant, and time-bound objectives to guide and evaluate progress
effectively
Specifically
Goals should be clear and precise, outlining exactly what needs to be
accomplished.
Measurable
Goals should include criteria for measuring progress and success. Measurable
goals allow teachers to track student performance objectively
backward design
a strategic approach to curriculum planning that starts with identifying clear end
goals or learning outcomes of a course or lesson before planning the instructional
strategies and assessments
, content standards
also known as academic standards or curriculum standards, outline the specific
knowledge, skills, and concepts that students are expected to master at a
particular grade level or course
learning objectives
a specific, measurable statement that describes what students should know,
understand, or be able to do as a result of instruction
condition
the specific circumstances under which the assessment takes place or learning
occurs, including any necessary tools or resources
ex- after group work or reading or Given a set of geometric shapes
behavior
the action or skill students are expected to demonstrate to produce observable
and measurable outcomes
ex student will complete esssay
measurable criterion
the rate at which students are expected to perform ex-with 90% accuracy
informal feedback
feedback given spontaneously or during instruction; often not recorded
Why is it important to provide informal feedback to students?
It allows teachers to check in throughout the learning process.
