WGU Educational Assessment practice
questions ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
What is assessment?
Choose two answers.
The process of obtaining a numerical description of the degree to which an individual
possesses a particular characteristic.
Any of a variety of procedures used to obtain information about student performance.
An instrument or systematic procedure for measuring a sample of behavior by posing a set of
questions in a uniform manner.
An integrated process for determining the nature and extent of student learning and
development. - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Any of a variety of procedures used to obtain
information about student performance.
An integrated process for determining the nature and extent of student learning and
development.
What makes up a well-balanced assessment program?
Choose two answers.
Assessment methods with one type
Standards based on the high-stakes tests
Performance Assessments that are authentic
,Classroom achievement tests aligned to objectives - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅Performance Assessments that are authentic
Classroom achievement tests aligned to objectives
What type of assessment allows for a teacher to answer the following questions:
To what extent do the students possess the skills and abilities that are needed to begin
instruction?
To what extent have the students already achieved the intended learning outcomes of the
planned instruction?
Formative
Diagnostic
Summative
Placement - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Placement
During whole group instruction, a mathematics teacher is showing the students how to
complete long division problems. The teacher continues with a learning game to reinforce the
process. At this time, the teacher doesn't notice any major concerns.
Then, while walking around the classroom observing students work through practice
problems independently, the teacher notices once student who is off task. This student
expressed understanding of the process, although is taking a long time to complete each
problem. Upon looking closer, the student is using his/her hands to multiply.
What type of assessment is being administered to figure out the problem?
Readiness
Diagnostic
Formative
Summative - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Diagnostic
, Assessment planning should be guided primarily by the ...
Teacher's interests on the topic
Instructional objectives on grade level
Number of students taking the assessment
Students' performance on prior assessments - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Instructional
objectives on grade level
Differentiated instruction....
a. Tells us when to teach the same standard to a range of learners by employing a variety of
teaching and learning modes
b. Tells us how to teach the same standard to a range of learners by employing a variety of
teaching and learning modes
c. Tells us why to teach the same standard to a range of learners by employing a variety of
teaching and learning modes
d. Tells us what standards to teach to a range of learners by employing a variety of teaching
and learning modes - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅b. Tells us how to teach the same standard
to a range of learners by employing a variety of teaching and learning modes
A student in 4th grade has a visual perceptual processing disorder that makes it challenging to
interpret information.
What would be an appropriate assessment accommodation for this student on a standardized
test as established by an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) team?
Work with a classmate to complete the assessment
Show student the test questions ahead of time to prepare
questions ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
What is assessment?
Choose two answers.
The process of obtaining a numerical description of the degree to which an individual
possesses a particular characteristic.
Any of a variety of procedures used to obtain information about student performance.
An instrument or systematic procedure for measuring a sample of behavior by posing a set of
questions in a uniform manner.
An integrated process for determining the nature and extent of student learning and
development. - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Any of a variety of procedures used to obtain
information about student performance.
An integrated process for determining the nature and extent of student learning and
development.
What makes up a well-balanced assessment program?
Choose two answers.
Assessment methods with one type
Standards based on the high-stakes tests
Performance Assessments that are authentic
,Classroom achievement tests aligned to objectives - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅Performance Assessments that are authentic
Classroom achievement tests aligned to objectives
What type of assessment allows for a teacher to answer the following questions:
To what extent do the students possess the skills and abilities that are needed to begin
instruction?
To what extent have the students already achieved the intended learning outcomes of the
planned instruction?
Formative
Diagnostic
Summative
Placement - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Placement
During whole group instruction, a mathematics teacher is showing the students how to
complete long division problems. The teacher continues with a learning game to reinforce the
process. At this time, the teacher doesn't notice any major concerns.
Then, while walking around the classroom observing students work through practice
problems independently, the teacher notices once student who is off task. This student
expressed understanding of the process, although is taking a long time to complete each
problem. Upon looking closer, the student is using his/her hands to multiply.
What type of assessment is being administered to figure out the problem?
Readiness
Diagnostic
Formative
Summative - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Diagnostic
, Assessment planning should be guided primarily by the ...
Teacher's interests on the topic
Instructional objectives on grade level
Number of students taking the assessment
Students' performance on prior assessments - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Instructional
objectives on grade level
Differentiated instruction....
a. Tells us when to teach the same standard to a range of learners by employing a variety of
teaching and learning modes
b. Tells us how to teach the same standard to a range of learners by employing a variety of
teaching and learning modes
c. Tells us why to teach the same standard to a range of learners by employing a variety of
teaching and learning modes
d. Tells us what standards to teach to a range of learners by employing a variety of teaching
and learning modes - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅b. Tells us how to teach the same standard
to a range of learners by employing a variety of teaching and learning modes
A student in 4th grade has a visual perceptual processing disorder that makes it challenging to
interpret information.
What would be an appropriate assessment accommodation for this student on a standardized
test as established by an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) team?
Work with a classmate to complete the assessment
Show student the test questions ahead of time to prepare
