DLM Content Areas 4

Question 1

Which of the following best explains why DLM uses content areas rather than a single composite score?

Accepted Answer

It allows separate reporting of student performance across distinct academic domains

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It reduces testing time significantly

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It eliminates the need for instructional planning

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It replaces IEP goal development for teachers

Question 2

A DLM student is working on an Essential Element about solving real-world problems using addition and subtraction. This belongs to which content area?

Accepted Answer

Number and Operations

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Algebraic Thinking

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Measurement and Data

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Geometry

Question 3

In DLM science, which content area would cover an Essential Element about the role of sunlight in the water cycle?

Accepted Answer

Earth and Space Science

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Life Science

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Physical Science

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Engineering Design

Question 4

An IEP team reviews a student's DLM score report and notices low performance in the Reading content area. What is the most appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Use the data to inform instructional goals targeting reading comprehension skills

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Switch the student to a different alternate assessment

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Remove reading instruction from the student's schedule

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Administer the general education ELA assessment instead

Question 5

Which DLM ELA content area would assess a student's ability to identify the main idea of an informational text?

Accepted Answer

Reading

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Language

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Writing

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Speaking and Listening

Question 6

In DLM Algebraic Thinking, which type of task would a student most likely encounter?

Accepted Answer

Completing a repeating pattern using shapes or numbers

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Measuring the length of an object with a ruler

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Identifying whether a shape has equal sides

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Reading data from a tally chart

Question 7

Which DLM content area would include an Essential Element about a student describing the observable properties of different materials?

Accepted Answer

Physical Science

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Life Science

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Earth and Space Science

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Engineering Design