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WGU D184 Standard-Based Assessment Exam with Actual Questions and Correct Answers, Latest 2025/2026- Guaranteed Pass
Standards Based Grading A system of grading that tracks students’ progress toward and achievement of learning targets derived from standards; grades refect student mastery and are measured on a proficiency scale.
Describe 3 characteristics of standards based grading Scores are recorded on profciency scales, teachers tailor instruction based on student achievement, grades refect mastery of learning targets
What type of assessment is used in a standards-based grading system? Standardized assessments; Criterion-based assessments; standards-referenced assessments; norm-referenced assessments Criterion-based assessments
What is a criterion-based assessment?Assessments that require students to demonstrate knowledge or skills from a specifc set of criteria, and are derived from an academic standard.
Scenario: The teacher notes the student is not profcient and marks the test a "2" on a 4-point scale. Then provides support to help the student. Which grading system does this teacher follow?Standards-based grading system
When used SBG, which stakeholder has a clear understanding of student knowledge and next steps for progress, and is empowered to support the student in attaining goals.Parent
When used SBG, which stakeholder has unequivocal knowledge of instructional needs and useful interventions for each student, to help with future instruction?Teacher 1 / 3
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When used SBG, which stakeholder knows their expectations and level of profciency, sets goals, makes improvements with practice, and perseveres through challenges?Student
How can a teacher respond to parents concerns about SBG?Review the report card and standards with the parent, explain how the standards are assessed and clarify the grading scale that is used.
What are focus statements?Standards rewritten to provide a clear focus for classroom assessments. Then translates to measurement topics, which are then assessed multiple times to determine the most accurate score for each student.
Scenario: The student understands that some mixtures, like water and salt, maintain the physical properties of their ingredients. Which focus statement should you use?Identify components of mixtures; Conducts experiments using mixtures; Knows the relationships among elements; Knows the properties of mixtures?
Knows the properties of mixtures
"Fluently add and subtract within 20 using mental strategies." (True or False). This standard represents declarative knowledge.
False. Procedural knowledge involves a skill or process that students will need to execute.
Declarative or Procedural: Knows the defnition of main event.
Declarative
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Declarative or Procedural: Explain cultural infuence in nonfction texts
Procedural
Declarative or Procedural: Understands elements of a short story
Declarative
Declarative or Procedural: Use elements of a short story in original works
Procedural
Which measurement topic aligns to the standard: "Support claims with logical reasoning and evidence, using credible sources and demonstrates understanding" Components of an essay; Nonfiction texts; Prior knowledge; Supporting evidence
Supporting evidence
Which evidence do teachers use to evaluate student knowledge and comprehension in SBG?Students exceed a percentage on a quiz; Students receive a "pass"; Students earn a letter grade; Students demonstrates mastery related to a specific measurement topic
Students demonstrates mastery related to a specific measurement topic
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