Western Governors University (WGU) EDUC6302 D187 Differentiated Instruction Practice Exam

Why do teachers only grade student work related to achievement of learning targets in standards-based grading systems?

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. Behaviors like participation and attendance are too subjective to grade. Teachers are able to assign more assessments and provide more frequent feedback.

Correct Answer:

Teachers are able to help students focus on learning goals and track their progress.

Explanation:

Standards-based grading centers on whether a student has demonstrated mastery of specific learning targets. The reason teachers focus only on work tied to those targets is that it gives a clear focus on learning goals and a reliable way to track progress toward mastery over time. With assessments aligned to standards, teachers can see precisely which targets are met, which need more work, and how a student is progressing, so feedback and instruction can be targeted and ongoing. This approach keeps the grade about demonstrated learning rather than behaviors, though behavior can be addressed separately when needed. The other options distract from the main purpose, which is clarity of learning goals and monitoring growth toward them.

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