WGU D659
Pre-Assessment
Assessing and Monitoring
Student Learning
Pass on the first attempt.
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Answers with Verified Rationales
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Monitoring Student Learning
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,1. The teacher of a precalculus class is presenting a unit about
trigonometric ratios. The goal is that students will be able to use a
given right triangle to calculate any of the six trigonometric ratios.
Which assessment method should this teacher use to effectively
monitor student progress throughout the unit?
A) An end-of-class survey asking students to match trigonometric ratios to
values
B) A quiz requiring students to calculate all six trigonometric ratios for given
triangles
C) A group project creating a poster of trig functions
D) A multiple-choice test about the history of trigonometry
Correct Answer: B) A quiz requiring students to calculate all six
trigonometric ratios for given triangles
Expert Rationale:
To effectively monitor progress on the goal of calculating trigonometric
ratios, the assessment must require active computation rather than
recognition (matching). Option B requires students to demonstrate
procedural understanding by calculating ratios, directly aligned with the
learning objectives. Multiple-choice or surveys (A and D) may assess
recognition but do not sufficiently check for procedural fluency. A poster
project (C) is less direct and may not measure all students’ individual
understanding.
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,2. The teacher of a psychology course is covering a unit on sensation
and perception. The goal is for students to learn how various brain
structures contribute to sensation and perception.
Which assessment method should the teacher use to effectively
evaluate if students understood the content after the completion of
the unit?
A) An exam asking students to describe how each brain structure relates to
sensation and perception
B) A quiz matching brain structure names to diagram locations
C) A group discussion on sense experiences
D) A multiple-choice test on general brain anatomy
Correct Answer: A) An exam asking students to describe how each brain
structure relates to sensation and perception
Expert Rationale:
The goal emphasizes understanding the functional contribution of brain
structures, which requires explanation or elaboration, rather than simply
identification or matching. Option A assesses higher-level cognitive skills
through written responses, aligning closely with the standard. Options B
and D assess recall or recognition, which may not confirm conceptual
understanding. Option C, while good for formative engagement, lacks the
evaluative power of a formal assessment.
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, 3. A physics teacher is presenting a unit about motion. At the end of
the unit, students will complete a group project in which the teacher
hopes to have a high level of student engagement.
What is an appropriate strategy for this goal?
A) Assign a preset project topic to all students
B) Allow students to choose the topic of the project
C) Grade students solely on their project documentation
D) Only allow students to work individually
Correct Answer: B) Allow students to choose the topic of the project
Expert Rationale:
Student choice increases autonomy and intrinsic motivation, leading to
higher engagement with projects. Allowing topic selection fosters ownership
and interest. Option A limits creativity; C focuses on grading rather than
engagement; D excludes collaboration, which can boost engagement in
group projects.
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4. The teacher of an engineering class is having students work on a
project in which they build a model bridge using hot glue and craft
sticks. The project is being used as an assessment for the objective,
Pre-Assessment
Assessing and Monitoring
Student Learning
Pass on the first attempt.
This comprehensive resource includes:
It includes full version of the Pre-Assessment
Answers with Verified Rationales
designed to help you ace the exam in 2025.
Learners preparing for Assessing and
Monitoring Student Learning
Anyone who needs clear, concise guidance to pass
,1. The teacher of a precalculus class is presenting a unit about
trigonometric ratios. The goal is that students will be able to use a
given right triangle to calculate any of the six trigonometric ratios.
Which assessment method should this teacher use to effectively
monitor student progress throughout the unit?
A) An end-of-class survey asking students to match trigonometric ratios to
values
B) A quiz requiring students to calculate all six trigonometric ratios for given
triangles
C) A group project creating a poster of trig functions
D) A multiple-choice test about the history of trigonometry
Correct Answer: B) A quiz requiring students to calculate all six
trigonometric ratios for given triangles
Expert Rationale:
To effectively monitor progress on the goal of calculating trigonometric
ratios, the assessment must require active computation rather than
recognition (matching). Option B requires students to demonstrate
procedural understanding by calculating ratios, directly aligned with the
learning objectives. Multiple-choice or surveys (A and D) may assess
recognition but do not sufficiently check for procedural fluency. A poster
project (C) is less direct and may not measure all students’ individual
understanding.
---
,2. The teacher of a psychology course is covering a unit on sensation
and perception. The goal is for students to learn how various brain
structures contribute to sensation and perception.
Which assessment method should the teacher use to effectively
evaluate if students understood the content after the completion of
the unit?
A) An exam asking students to describe how each brain structure relates to
sensation and perception
B) A quiz matching brain structure names to diagram locations
C) A group discussion on sense experiences
D) A multiple-choice test on general brain anatomy
Correct Answer: A) An exam asking students to describe how each brain
structure relates to sensation and perception
Expert Rationale:
The goal emphasizes understanding the functional contribution of brain
structures, which requires explanation or elaboration, rather than simply
identification or matching. Option A assesses higher-level cognitive skills
through written responses, aligning closely with the standard. Options B
and D assess recall or recognition, which may not confirm conceptual
understanding. Option C, while good for formative engagement, lacks the
evaluative power of a formal assessment.
---
, 3. A physics teacher is presenting a unit about motion. At the end of
the unit, students will complete a group project in which the teacher
hopes to have a high level of student engagement.
What is an appropriate strategy for this goal?
A) Assign a preset project topic to all students
B) Allow students to choose the topic of the project
C) Grade students solely on their project documentation
D) Only allow students to work individually
Correct Answer: B) Allow students to choose the topic of the project
Expert Rationale:
Student choice increases autonomy and intrinsic motivation, leading to
higher engagement with projects. Allowing topic selection fosters ownership
and interest. Option A limits creativity; C focuses on grading rather than
engagement; D excludes collaboration, which can boost engagement in
group projects.
---
4. The teacher of an engineering class is having students work on a
project in which they build a model bridge using hot glue and craft
sticks. The project is being used as an assessment for the objective,
