DLM Technology Integration Flashcards

What role does the 'linkage level' system play in DLM technology-delivered testlets?

Answer: It determines which level of complexity a testlet targets based on student skill data

Linkage levels represent the range of complexity within an Essential Element, and the system uses student data to assign testlets at the appropriate level.

Which of the following best describes 'computer adaptive' testing as used in the DLM system?

Answer: The system adjusts which testlets a student receives based on prior performance and survey data

DLM uses an adaptive model where the First Contact Survey and performance data inform which testlets are delivered, targeting each student's instructional zone.

What is the purpose of 'instructional testlets' in the DLM system, as opposed to assessment testlets?

Answer: They are used for teaching and practice rather than official scoring

Instructional testlets are designed for classroom learning and practice; they do not count toward a student's official DLM score.

When a student's DLM Educator Portal profile indicates 'switch access' as the response mode, what does this mean?

Answer: The student responds using a switch device rather than a keyboard or mouse

Switch access is an assistive technology response mode where students use one or two switches to interact with the test, supporting those with limited motor control.

What does the DLM Educator Portal's 'manage students' feature allow teachers to do?

Answer: Add, edit, and view student profiles including demographic and accessibility data

The Manage Students section in the Educator Portal lets educators view and edit student information including enrollment data, grade, and assigned supports.

Which statement best describes how DLM testlet delivery differs from traditional standardized tests?

Answer: DLM delivers brief, targeted activities matched to each student's level rather than one fixed test for all

Unlike fixed-form standardized tests, DLM uses short adaptive testlets that are individually matched to each student's skill level based on ongoing data.