WGU D659 ASSESSING AND MONITORING STUDENT

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WGU D659 ASSESSING AND MONITORING STUDENT

LEARNING OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT 300 QUESTIONS

AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR - JUST

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A chemistry teacher is presenting a unit about molecular geometry. The goal for students is to be able to identify the geometry of a number of given molecules based on their chemical formulas.Which assessment method should the teacher use to effectively evaluate if students understood the content after the completion of the unit?

• An exit ticket asking students to describe any one geometry that was covered in the lesson
• A group discussion about the differences between the various common molecular

geometries

• A quiz asking students to create a sketch of a molecule with a given molecular geometry
• A multiple-choice test asking students to identify geometries from given chemical formulas
• A multiple-choice test asking students to identify geometries from given chemical formulas

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. 1 / 4

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• A project in which students investigate the graphs of trigonometric functions
• An end-of-class survey asking students to match trigonometric ratios to values
• An exit ticket asking students to give the names of the six trigonometric functions
• A peer discussion about common mistakes associated with trigonometric ratio calculations
• An end-of-class survey asking students to match trigonometric ratios to values

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 multiple-choice test about reading comprehension of short stories with multiple

characters

• A class discussion about finding inspiration for the characters and themes of short stories
• An exit ticket asking students to describe their favorite fictional short story characters
• An exit ticket asking students to write several sentences describing an original fictional

character

• An exit ticket asking students to write several sentences describing an original fictional

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3 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?

• An exam asking students to describe how each brain structure relates to sensation and

perception

• A class project about optical illusions and the difference between sensation and perception
• A written response giving a reaction to an education video about human sensation and

perception

• A worksheet having students identify the primary brain structures involved in sensation

and perception

• 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?

• Offer the chance to retake the assessment if performance is poor
• Let students choose between a research paper and a presentation
• Allow students to work with a partner of their choice 3 / 4

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• Evaluate student understanding by giving an oral exam
• Let students choose between a research paper and a presentation

The teacher of a geometry class is designing a unit exam in order to assess student understanding of right triangles. The teacher wants to promote student engagement for the exam.Which strategy should the teacher use?

• Make the exam questions multiple choice
• Encourage students to explore right triangles on their own
• Remind students to study for the exam after the unit
• Review the learning objectives to be tested
• Review the learning objectives to be tested

After obtaining the results from the first exam, a biology teacher has the goal of increasing student engagement for future assessments.How should the teacher achieve this goal?

• Repeat several questions from the first exam on the next exam
• Meet with students individually to set goals
• Make the next exam optional for students
• Reduce the number of questions on the next exam
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