WGU D184 PROFICIENCY EVALUATION
STUDY FRAMEWORK REVISED 2026.
⫸ Half Point Score Values. Answer: Used in proficiency scales for
mastery at one level, but does not meet all of the criteria for the next
level.
⫸ Generic Scale. Answer: Used for every topic where students are
rated 1-4 based on their knowledge. These are not topic-specific; for
example, a level 3 is on grade level, but no other specific information
is provided.
⫸ Consistency of Behavior. Answer: Not to be used on a proficiency
scale, as this is a qualifying type of scale which uses the words
sometimes, always, seldom etc.
⫸ Definitional Declarative Knowledge. Answer: Defining
characteristics of something, describe or explain
⫸ Cognitive Analysis Declarative Knowledge. Answer:
Determining, organizing, analysis
⫸ Mental Procedural Knowledge. Answer: Skills or processes,
evaluates
