OZC1 Assessing and Monitoring Student Learning Version 1
Practice exam for Western Governors University WGU Exams under Western Governors University Exams (College Exams). 5 sample questions.
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Question 1
In a unit about molecular geometry, a chemistry teacher has the goal that students will be able to identify the geometry of a molecule based on its chemical formula.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A multiple-choice test directly requires students to match a chemical formula to its geometry, exactly matching the goal. A group discussion builds understanding but does not assess identification. Sketching a molecule from a geometry reverses the skill. Describing one geometry tests recall, not systematic identification from formulas.
Rationale: A multiple-choice test directly requires students to match a chemical formula to its geometry, exactly matching the goal. A group discussion builds understanding but does not assess identification. Sketching a molecule from a geometry reverses the skill. Describing one geometry tests recall, not systematic identification from formulas.
Question 2
The teacher of a language arts class is presenting a unit about creative writing. The main goal of the unit is that students will learn to write about fictional characters in an original short story.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Writing a full original short story with original characters directly demonstrates the ability to create and develop fictional characters. A few sentences limit depth. Reading comprehension tests analysis, not creation. Describing existing characters does not require originality.
Rationale: Writing a full original short story with original characters directly demonstrates the ability to create and develop fictional characters. A few sentences limit depth. Reading comprehension tests analysis, not creation. Describing existing characters does not require originality.
Question 3
In a trigonometry unit, a teacher has the goal of having students calculate the six standard trigonometric ratios when given the side lengths of a right triangle.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A standardized test requiring calculation of all six ratios from side lengths directly assesses the goal. Naming functions tests recall only. Discussion supports learning, not performance. Matching avoids computation.
Rationale: A standardized test requiring calculation of all six ratios from side lengths directly assesses the goal. Naming functions tests recall only. Discussion supports learning, not performance. Matching avoids computation.
Question 4
In a unit about sensation and perception, the teacher has the goal for students to be able to identify the roles of brain structures in sensation and perception.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Describing how each brain structure functions in sensation and perception directly tests role identification. Identifying structures alone omits function. A video reaction is subjective. Optical illusions explore concepts, not brain roles.
Rationale: Describing how each brain structure functions in sensation and perception directly tests role identification. Identifying structures alone omits function. A video reaction is subjective. Optical illusions explore concepts, not brain roles.
Question 5
The teacher of a psychology class is planning an assessment for the end of the semester. The goal of the learning during the semester is understanding major psychological theories of behavior.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Specifying a list of major theories ensures the exam targets the core content of the semester. Partner work is a method, not content focus. Oral exam is delivery, not selection. Choice of format does not guarantee coverage of key theories.
Rationale: Specifying a list of major theories ensures the exam targets the core content of the semester. Partner work is a method, not content focus. Oral exam is delivery, not selection. Choice of format does not guarantee coverage of key theories.