D187 Assessment
What is a benefit of a Instruction can be easily adjusted to provide new,
standards-based grading more complex learning targets.
system for high-
achieving students?
Instruction can be easily
adjusted to provide new,
more complex
learning targets.
It is easy to keep high-
achieving students
motivated with high
scores on most
assignments.
High-achieving students
can be identified easily
by comparing student
scores. It is easy to
create special
assignments and extra
credit opportunities for
high-achieving students.
,How is a narrative-based The standards-based grading system uses proficiency
system different than a scores, but the narrative grading system does not.
standards-based grading
system?
The narrative grading
system uses proficiency
scores to a great
extent, but the
standards-based
grading system does
not. The standards-
based grading system
uses proficiency scores,
but the narrative grading
system does not.
The narrative grading
system is used to
determine proficiency
scores for written tasks,
while the standards-based
system is used for other
performance tasks.
The standards-based
system is used to
report state-level
proficiency scores, while
the narrative grading
system is used for
informal evaluations.
,Which factor Performance of the rest of the class
distinguishes norm-
referenced grading from
standards-based
grading?
Grade point average
(GPA)
Performance of the rest of
the class
Definition of grading
standards
State accountability
standards
What is a benefit of Standards-based grading is more focused on the
using standards-based learning targets than norm-referenced grading.
grading compared to
norm- referenced
grading?
Standards-based grading
provides more
feedback than norm-
referenced grading.
Standards-based grading
is more open to
adjustments in
instruction than norm-
referenced grading.
Standards-based grading
is easier for score users to
understand than norm-
referenced grading.
Standards-based grading
is more focused on the
learning targets than
norm-referenced grading.
, Why do teachers only Teachers are able to help students focus on learning
grade student work goals and track their progress.
related to the
achievement of learning
targets in standards-based
grading systems?
Behaviors like
participation and
attendance are too
subjective to grade.
Behaviors like
participation and
attendance are not as
important as learning
targets.
Teachers are able to
help students focus on
learning goals and track
their progress.
Teachers are able to
assign more assessments
and provide more
frequent feedback.
What is a benefit of a Instruction can be easily adjusted to provide new,
standards-based grading more complex learning targets.
system for high-
achieving students?
Instruction can be easily
adjusted to provide new,
more complex
learning targets.
It is easy to keep high-
achieving students
motivated with high
scores on most
assignments.
High-achieving students
can be identified easily
by comparing student
scores. It is easy to
create special
assignments and extra
credit opportunities for
high-achieving students.
,How is a narrative-based The standards-based grading system uses proficiency
system different than a scores, but the narrative grading system does not.
standards-based grading
system?
The narrative grading
system uses proficiency
scores to a great
extent, but the
standards-based
grading system does
not. The standards-
based grading system
uses proficiency scores,
but the narrative grading
system does not.
The narrative grading
system is used to
determine proficiency
scores for written tasks,
while the standards-based
system is used for other
performance tasks.
The standards-based
system is used to
report state-level
proficiency scores, while
the narrative grading
system is used for
informal evaluations.
,Which factor Performance of the rest of the class
distinguishes norm-
referenced grading from
standards-based
grading?
Grade point average
(GPA)
Performance of the rest of
the class
Definition of grading
standards
State accountability
standards
What is a benefit of Standards-based grading is more focused on the
using standards-based learning targets than norm-referenced grading.
grading compared to
norm- referenced
grading?
Standards-based grading
provides more
feedback than norm-
referenced grading.
Standards-based grading
is more open to
adjustments in
instruction than norm-
referenced grading.
Standards-based grading
is easier for score users to
understand than norm-
referenced grading.
Standards-based grading
is more focused on the
learning targets than
norm-referenced grading.
, Why do teachers only Teachers are able to help students focus on learning
grade student work goals and track their progress.
related to the
achievement of learning
targets in standards-based
grading systems?
Behaviors like
participation and
attendance are too
subjective to grade.
Behaviors like
participation and
attendance are not as
important as learning
targets.
Teachers are able to
help students focus on
learning goals and track
their progress.
Teachers are able to
assign more assessments
and provide more
frequent feedback.
