WGU D659 ASSESSING AND MONITORING
STUDENT LEARNING EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS ALL COMBINED STUDY GUIDE TESTED
AND APPROVED!!!
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. A project in which students investigate the graphs of trigonometric functions
B. An end-of-class survey asking students to match trigonometric ratios to values
C. An exit ticket asking students to give the names of the six trigonometric functions
D. A peer discussion about common mistakes associated with trigonometric ratio calculations
--CORRECT ANSWER--B. An end-of-class survey asking students to match trigonometric
ratios to values
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,In a unit about creative writing, the teacher has the goal that students will be able to write an
original, fictional short story with several characters.
Which assessment method should this teacher use to effectively monitor student progress
throughout the unit?
A. A multiple-choice test about reading comprehension of short stories with multiple
characters
B. A class discussion about finding inspiration for the characters and themes of short stories
C. An exit ticket asking students to describe their favorite fictional short story characters
D. An exit ticket asking students to write several sentences describing an original fictional
character
--CORRECT ANSWER--D. An exit ticket asking students to write several sentences
describing an original fictional character
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?
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,A. An exam asking students to describe how each brain structure relates to sensation and
perception
B. A class project about optical illusions and the difference between sensation and perception
C. A written response giving a reaction to an education video about human sensation and
perception
D. A worksheet having students identify the primary brain structures involved in sensation
and perception
--CORRECT ANSWER--A. An exam asking students to describe how each brain structure
relates to sensation and perception
A high school psychology teacher wants to use an effective assessment for student
engagement for the end of the semester. The goal is to have students demonstrate an
understanding of major psychological theories of behavior.
How should this teacher effectively promote student engagement in this assessment?
A. Offer the chance to retake the assessment if performance is poor
B. Let students choose between a research paper and a presentation
C. Allow students to work with a partner of their choice
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, D. Evaluate student understanding by giving an oral exam
--CORRECT ANSWER--B. Let students choose between a research paper and a presentation
In a unit about prime factorization, the teacher has the goal for students to be able to
determine the prime factorization for any three-digit number.
Which assessment method should the teacher use to effectively evaluate if students
understood the content after the completion of the unit?
A. A worksheet having students practice identifying prime and composite numbers
B. A final exam covering all the prime factorization topics of the unit
C. A paired discussion with peers to discuss prime factorization challenges
D. A short essay explaining how prime factorization relates to previous concepts
--CORRECT ANSWER--B. A final exam covering all the prime factorization topics of the
unit
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STUDENT LEARNING EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS ALL COMBINED STUDY GUIDE TESTED
AND APPROVED!!!
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. A project in which students investigate the graphs of trigonometric functions
B. An end-of-class survey asking students to match trigonometric ratios to values
C. An exit ticket asking students to give the names of the six trigonometric functions
D. A peer discussion about common mistakes associated with trigonometric ratio calculations
--CORRECT ANSWER--B. An end-of-class survey asking students to match trigonometric
ratios to values
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,In a unit about creative writing, the teacher has the goal that students will be able to write an
original, fictional short story with several characters.
Which assessment method should this teacher use to effectively monitor student progress
throughout the unit?
A. A multiple-choice test about reading comprehension of short stories with multiple
characters
B. A class discussion about finding inspiration for the characters and themes of short stories
C. An exit ticket asking students to describe their favorite fictional short story characters
D. An exit ticket asking students to write several sentences describing an original fictional
character
--CORRECT ANSWER--D. An exit ticket asking students to write several sentences
describing an original fictional character
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?
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,A. An exam asking students to describe how each brain structure relates to sensation and
perception
B. A class project about optical illusions and the difference between sensation and perception
C. A written response giving a reaction to an education video about human sensation and
perception
D. A worksheet having students identify the primary brain structures involved in sensation
and perception
--CORRECT ANSWER--A. An exam asking students to describe how each brain structure
relates to sensation and perception
A high school psychology teacher wants to use an effective assessment for student
engagement for the end of the semester. The goal is to have students demonstrate an
understanding of major psychological theories of behavior.
How should this teacher effectively promote student engagement in this assessment?
A. Offer the chance to retake the assessment if performance is poor
B. Let students choose between a research paper and a presentation
C. Allow students to work with a partner of their choice
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, D. Evaluate student understanding by giving an oral exam
--CORRECT ANSWER--B. Let students choose between a research paper and a presentation
In a unit about prime factorization, the teacher has the goal for students to be able to
determine the prime factorization for any three-digit number.
Which assessment method should the teacher use to effectively evaluate if students
understood the content after the completion of the unit?
A. A worksheet having students practice identifying prime and composite numbers
B. A final exam covering all the prime factorization topics of the unit
C. A paired discussion with peers to discuss prime factorization challenges
D. A short essay explaining how prime factorization relates to previous concepts
--CORRECT ANSWER--B. A final exam covering all the prime factorization topics of the
unit
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