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

Answer

A Mastered node means the student scored at or above the criterion on the testlet linked to that node.

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

Answer

The End-of-Year Individual Student Score Report summarizes performance across all Essential Elements assessed during the school year.

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

Answer

Not Tested nodes appear when no testlets were assigned or administered for those specific linkage level 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

Answer

First Contact Survey responses help determine the starting linkage level so instruction and assessment are appropriately targeted.

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

Answer

Tracking progress across windows shows whether students are developing knowledge and skills along the DLM learning map over time.

(DLM) Dynamic Learning Maps Practice Test