DLM Student Progress 2

Question 1

In DLM, what does a 'Mastered' linkage level node indicate about a student's performance?

Accepted Answer

The student met the criterion score on the associated testlet

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The student attempted but did not complete the testlet

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The student was assigned the node by the teacher

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The student skipped the node during instruction

Question 2

Which DLM report shows a summary of a student's performance across all Essential Elements tested during a year?

Accepted Answer

End-of-Year Individual Student Score Report

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Student Learning Profile

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Testlet Information Page

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Instructionally Embedded Summary Report

Question 3

A student's DLM linkage level map shows several 'Not Tested' nodes. What is the most likely reason?

Accepted Answer

Those nodes were not assigned or no testlets were administered for them

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The student refused to participate

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The system automatically skips nodes below grade level

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The student's IEP excludes those nodes

Question 4

How does the DLM system use First Contact Survey data in relation to student progress?

Accepted Answer

It informs the initial linkage level assignment for instruction and assessment

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It determines the student's final score

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It replaces the need for testlets in early grades

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It is used only for reporting to parents

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the purpose of tracking student progress across multiple DLM windows?

Accepted Answer

To identify growth in knowledge and skills over time within the learning map

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To rank students against national norms

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To determine which students qualify for alternate assessment

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To replace IEP goal monitoring

Question 6

When reviewing a student's DLM Instructionally Embedded results, a teacher notices the student consistently scores at the 'Emerging' level. What instructional action is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Move the student to a lower linkage level and reteach prerequisite skills

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Skip the current level and advance to the Target linkage level

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Discontinue DLM assessment for that Essential Element

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Report the results to state authorities for review

Question 7

In DLM, what does the term 'linkage level' refer to in the context of measuring student progress?

Accepted Answer

A point on the learning map representing a specific level of complexity for an Essential Element

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The grade level of the standard being assessed

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The connection between two different academic subjects

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The number of testlets completed by a student