DLM Content Areas 3

Question 1

Which DLM math content area focuses on understanding patterns, relationships, and symbolic representations?

Accepted Answer

Algebraic Thinking

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Number and Operations

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Measurement and Data

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Geometry

Question 2

A student using DLM is assessed on comparing lengths and reading a thermometer. This falls under which content area?

Accepted Answer

Measurement and Data

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Number and Operations

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Geometry

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Algebraic Thinking

Question 3

In DLM, the Speaking and Listening content area primarily assesses students' ability to do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Communicate and comprehend spoken language

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Decode unknown words in print

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Write complete sentences with correct grammar

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Identify parts of speech in a text

Question 4

Which of the following is a Physical Science concept that would appear within a DLM Essential Element?

Accepted Answer

Properties of matter and energy

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Photosynthesis in plants

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Watershed and erosion

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Animal classification by habitat

Question 5

How are DLM content areas organized within the assessment system across grade bands?

Accepted Answer

Content areas remain consistent but Essential Elements increase in complexity across grade bands

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Each grade band assesses only one content area at a time

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Essential Elements are the same across all grade bands

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Content areas change completely with each new grade band

Question 6

Which DLM ELA content area would include an Essential Element about using correct grammar and vocabulary in writing or communication?

Accepted Answer

Language

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Reading

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Writing

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Speaking and Listening

Question 7

A teacher wants to target a DLM Essential Element related to collecting and displaying data in a picture graph. Which content area applies?

Accepted Answer

Measurement and Data

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Algebraic Thinking

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Geometry

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Number and Operations