DLM DLM Technology Integration 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the primary purpose of the Kite Student Portal in the DLM assessment system?
- To deliver testlets to students during assessment windows (Correct answer)
- To store teacher credentials and login data
- To generate IEP goals automatically
- To schedule parent-teacher conferences
Correct answer: To deliver testlets to students during assessment windows
The Kite Student Portal is the secure online platform used to deliver DLM testlets directly to students during assessment windows.
Question 2: Which tool within the Kite system is used by educators to manage student rosters and monitor assessment status?
- Kite Educator Portal (Correct answer)
- Kite Delivery Engine
- Kite Data Dashboard
- Kite IEP Builder
Correct answer: Kite Educator Portal
The Kite Educator Portal is the teacher-facing component where educators manage rosters, assign testlets, and track student progress.
Question 3: What does 'First Contact Survey' refer to in the DLM system?
- A questionnaire educators complete to provide information about a student's communication and academic skills before testing (Correct answer)
- The first email sent to parents about testing
- An initial screener test taken by all students
- A survey about technology access at home
Correct answer: A questionnaire educators complete to provide information about a student's communication and academic skills before testing
The First Contact Survey is completed by educators in the Educator Portal to capture baseline information about a student's communication modes and skill levels, used to assign appropriate testlets.
Question 4: In DLM, what is a 'testlet'?
- A short, targeted assessment activity consisting of a few items around a specific skill (Correct answer)
- A full-length standardized test
- A practice worksheet given to students
- A report generated after testing is complete
Correct answer: A short, targeted assessment activity consisting of a few items around a specific skill
A testlet is a brief instructional or assessment activity in the DLM system containing a small number of items focused on a specific Essential Element skill.
Question 5: Which of the following is a valid accessibility support available through the Kite Student Portal?
- Text-to-speech for reading items aloud (Correct answer)
- Automatic IEP generation
- Video conferencing with teachers
- GPS location tracking
Correct answer: Text-to-speech for reading items aloud
Kite Student Portal supports text-to-speech as a built-in accessibility feature to assist students who need auditory presentation of test content.
Question 6: What must an educator complete in the Kite Educator Portal BEFORE a student can begin taking DLM testlets?
- The First Contact Survey and student roster enrollment (Correct answer)
- A parent permission form and video tutorial
- A district approval request and state verification
- A technology readiness test and bandwidth check
Correct answer: The First Contact Survey and student roster enrollment
Educators must enroll the student in their roster and complete the First Contact Survey so the system can appropriately route the student to suitable testlets.
DLM DLM Technology Integration 1
What is the primary purpose of the Kite Student Portal in the DLM assessment system?