WGU PA Exams || What are Performance Assessments at Western Governors University?

Have you ever wondered what a PA is in regards to Western Governors University? Well, today I will be explaining the inner workings of a PA (performance assessment) as well as how to go about writing your papers. I hope you enjoy my WGU content and leave suggestions down below on what you would like to hear about next!

[@Plantsonpurpose]

This was very helpful!

[@brookelynnenoel]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Mrd73767]

Can you use a grammar check such as Grammarly to improve the flow of your writing?

[@brianturney2124]

This is great, thank you!. What are the assessments for exactly? To find out if you are ready to take the course? To test out of a course? I'm unclear on the purpose of the assessments. I just got my transcript evaluation and start Nov. 1, 2022

[@brookelynnenoel]

The assessments are what you have to take to finish the course. You could think of it like a final exam or a final paper. They can be an online exam, paper/task, or a combination of the two. The exams have pre-assessments you can take to see what you personally need to study more of to pass the exam.

[@LisaMorang]

How do you finish a course in 2 days? Do you have any advice on how to get through quickly? I learn better by taking notes so I feel like it takes me a long time to read through and take notes and complete the corse.

[@sunnissi6026]

I just finished a class in 3 days. It was my second time. But I’m a marketing student so your courses may be different. Anyways what I do is wait for an email from the instructor. They usually have steps on how to pass the class and will tell you what percentage of that unit will be on the test. I am taking business classes and my main job is in a corporate office so some of the stuff I’ve heard the terms before. If I do it in my everyday life I skim and don’t take notes. If it’s a new concept I’ll notate it and keep reading. The classes have been about 1-100 pages. I read half one day, half the next, take the pre test. Since I passed the pre test I scheduled my test next day so I don’t forget. Right before the test I study for 2 hours the things I saw on the pre test. Using this method I’ve passed both tests twice. I haven’t taken a performance based test yet, I won’t have one until my third term so for right now I’m focusing on the test talking skills that I learned in high school. For the performance based I’m watching this video and I plan on handling it like an interview and answering using the S.T.A.R method so I know for sure I answered the question well.

[@videofirstime]

Hello on the performance assessment that’s the one that’s not proctored right?

[@brookelynnenoel]

Yes, that is correct!

[@videofirstime]

@@brookelynnenoel Thanks.

[@deny49676]

How long are the courses at WGU? And how do we know how many exams or essays we need to do? If our essays are not approved can we re-submit it and not count against us?Does it show on the degree program(planning to go for accounting) curriculum? Thank you!

[@brookelynnenoel]

The courses are not that long at all in my opinion. I got through about 1-2 a week. You will know how many essays and exams once you get a degree plan. If you don’t get your essay approved you can redo it up until your term ends and it doesn’t go on any permanent record.