NSCAS NSCAS Alternate Assessment 2

Question 1

What does the acronym DLM stand for in the context of NSCAS-Alt ELA and Math?

Accepted Answer

Dynamic Learning Maps

Answer

DLM stands for Dynamic Learning Maps, which is the framework used to organize Essential Elements and learning map nodes for the alternate assessment in ELA and Math.

Question 2

What are 'Essential Elements' in the context of NSCAS-Alt?

Accepted Answer

Reduced-complexity learning targets derived from the general academic standards for students with significant cognitive disabilities

Answer

Essential Elements are reduced-complexity versions of general education standards specifically written for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities who participate in the alternate assessment.

Question 3

Who is primarily responsible for administering the NSCAS-Alt to a student?

Accepted Answer

The student's special education teacher or primary service provider

Answer

The student's special education teacher or primary service provider administers NSCAS-Alt because they know the student's communication methods and needs best.

Question 4

How do NSCAS-Alt results factor into Nebraska's school accountability system?

Accepted Answer

They count toward participation and achievement goals within federal accountability guardrails

Answer

NSCAS-Alt results count toward participation and proficiency indicators in Nebraska's Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) accountability system, subject to the 1% federal cap.

Question 5

Which federal law mandates the inclusion of students with significant cognitive disabilities in state assessments through alternate assessments?

Accepted Answer

Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

Answer

ESSA requires states to assess all students, including those with the most significant cognitive disabilities, and allows alternate assessments for up to 1% of the student population.

(NSCAS) Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System Practice Test

(NSCAS) Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System Practice Test

NSCAS NSCAS Alternate Assessment 2