WGU D755: ASSESSMENT FOR SPECIAL
EDUCATION VOCABULARY (WGU)
EXAM 2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS
Qualitative assessments: - ANS methods of evaluation that focus on understanding the
characteristics, qualities, and experiences of individuals rather than quantifying data
Quantitative assessments: - ANS methods of evaluation that focus on measuring and
quantifying a student's performance, skills, or knowledge using numerical data
Informal assessments: - ANS more flexible and spontaneous, occurring during everyday
classroom activities
Formal assessments: - ANS structured evaluations that adhere to predetermined criteria and
are often standardized
Formative assessments: - ANS used during the learning process to gauge student
understanding and guide further learning
Summative assessments: - ANS 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
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, Universal screening: - ANS implementing regular assessments to identify students who may
require additional support or intervention early on
Child Find: - ANS a legal mandate under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
that requires public schools to identify, locate, and evaluate all children with exceptionalities
who may be in need of special education and related services
Criterion-referenced assessments: - ANS measure a student's performance against a specific
set of criteria or learning standards
Curriculum-based assessments: - ANS frequent, brief assessments that evaluate a student's
progress in specific academic areas directly linked to the curriculum
Direct observation: - ANS allows educators to record specific behaviors in real-time, focusing
on particular times, activities, or settings where issues are most likely to arise
Behavioral checklists and rating scales: - ANS quantify the frequency, intensity, and duration
of behaviors, offering a measurable way to track changes over time and assess intervention
success
Functional behavior assessment (FBA): - ANS a systematic process used to identify the
underlying causes and functions of specific behaviors in students
Student self-assessment: - ANS encourages students to reflect on their behavior and the
effectiveness of interventions, promoting self-awareness and aligning their perspectives with
teacher observations
Anecdotal records: - ANS document specific behavioral incidents in a narrative form,
providing detailed qualitative data that can reveal patterns and guide intervention adjustments
4-point method: - ANS allows educators to plot data points from assessments on a graph,
connecting four key points—such as the start, midpoint, and endpoints of a given period
2 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
EDUCATION VOCABULARY (WGU)
EXAM 2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS
Qualitative assessments: - ANS methods of evaluation that focus on understanding the
characteristics, qualities, and experiences of individuals rather than quantifying data
Quantitative assessments: - ANS methods of evaluation that focus on measuring and
quantifying a student's performance, skills, or knowledge using numerical data
Informal assessments: - ANS more flexible and spontaneous, occurring during everyday
classroom activities
Formal assessments: - ANS structured evaluations that adhere to predetermined criteria and
are often standardized
Formative assessments: - ANS used during the learning process to gauge student
understanding and guide further learning
Summative assessments: - ANS 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
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, Universal screening: - ANS implementing regular assessments to identify students who may
require additional support or intervention early on
Child Find: - ANS a legal mandate under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
that requires public schools to identify, locate, and evaluate all children with exceptionalities
who may be in need of special education and related services
Criterion-referenced assessments: - ANS measure a student's performance against a specific
set of criteria or learning standards
Curriculum-based assessments: - ANS frequent, brief assessments that evaluate a student's
progress in specific academic areas directly linked to the curriculum
Direct observation: - ANS allows educators to record specific behaviors in real-time, focusing
on particular times, activities, or settings where issues are most likely to arise
Behavioral checklists and rating scales: - ANS quantify the frequency, intensity, and duration
of behaviors, offering a measurable way to track changes over time and assess intervention
success
Functional behavior assessment (FBA): - ANS a systematic process used to identify the
underlying causes and functions of specific behaviors in students
Student self-assessment: - ANS encourages students to reflect on their behavior and the
effectiveness of interventions, promoting self-awareness and aligning their perspectives with
teacher observations
Anecdotal records: - ANS document specific behavioral incidents in a narrative form,
providing detailed qualitative data that can reveal patterns and guide intervention adjustments
4-point method: - ANS allows educators to plot data points from assessments on a graph,
connecting four key points—such as the start, midpoint, and endpoints of a given period
2 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
