Overview of the 2015–2016 Alternate Assessments: APA Science and DLM ELA and Math

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Overview and Preparation for the
2016–2017
DLM ELA and Math
Alternate Assessment
Teacher Module
October 3, 2016
Preparation for DLM
This presentation gives information on the
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use of DLM materials to prepare students
for the spring DLM assessment.
It also gives information on the required
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training for teachers to be completed during
the school year.
◦ Online training Moodle Training – Fall
◦ Online NJ PPT. Training – Fall & Winter
◦ Professional development videos (optional)
Your school Assessment coordinator can
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help answer any questions you may have.
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NJ DLM Information - Winter
Presentations addressing the administration
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of the DLM and use of required forms will
be posted in late Winter 2017 (February
and March).
These NJ Preparation for DLM
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presentations must be viewed by
Assessment Coordinators and teachers
administering the test.
Teachers must follow all NJ test policies
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outlined in the presentations.
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List of Topics in this Presentation
DLM Basic Info Practice Testlets
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Staff Roles and Engagement Activities
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Responsibilities
Manuals and Resources
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NJ & DLM Required
 Reminders
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Training
Preparation for
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Instruction and
Assessment
Professional
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Development and
Educational Resources
DLM AP and FC Surveys
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DLM in ELA and Math Basic Info
The Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) is a computer-based
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assessment based on the NJSLS and based on DLM
Essential Elements (EEs).
◦ www.dynamiclearningmaps.org/newjersey
Grade specific test specifications are available in English
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language arts (ELA) and math.
NJ uses the Year End (YE) DLM spring assessment.
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Students in grades 3 - 8 and grade 11 participate.
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Test administration occurs between April 3 to May 19, 2017
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DLM Computer Based Testing
The assessment is a computer adaptive assessment.
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The process is:
• A student first takes a small set of items, called a testlet,
then the system takes into account the level of difficulty
of the test items and the students performance (correct
or incorrect answers).
• Based on the student’s performance another testlet is
selected, which contain items that are around the same
level, somewhat easier, or somewhat harder than the last
testlet (same, lower, or higher level skills are selected).
• This is an iterative process until the testlets address all
Essential Elements in the YE test blueprint
• Teacher does not design the assessment activities/test
items.
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DLM Computer Based Testing
Some students will be assessed outside the DLM system via
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Teacher Administered tests and will not view the computer
screen as the teachers will administer the questions based
on his/her view of the testlets on the computer.
• When this occurs a teacher will be asked to gather objects to use
during the test.
• A student may sometimes have a teacher administered testlet, then
sometimes not, based on the adaptive nature of the test and
modifications to the level of testlet assigned to the student.
• Please note that this will fluctuate depending on the levels of the
students and input based on their first contact survey.
Information on teacher administered testlets is found in the
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DLM Test Administrator’s Manual.
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DLM Educator Roles
Teachers are the Test Administrators.
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◦ Teachers administer the assessment to their
students.
Teachers may not fulfill the other DLM
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designated roles:
 District/School Assessment Coordinator
 District/School Data Manager
 District/School Technology Representative
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Roles and Responsibilities
There are four specific roles for district educators in the
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DLM testing process. Your Assessment Coordinator
should let you know how to contact them.
◦ Technology Representative
 Oversees computer and other technology device components to
ensure district technology readiness and implementation (IT staff)
 See DLM site for required training manual
◦ Data Manager
 District administrator who collects and delivers all necessary data
files to DLM and maintains accurate records for others use
 See DLM site for required training manual
◦ Assessment Coordinator
 Point of contact for the school regarding DLM
 Oversees and assists teachers in their roles
 Schedules teacher training
 See DLM site for required training manual
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Roles and Responsibilities
◦ Test Administrator (Classroom Teacher)
 Individual teacher administers assessments to students
and assists in the selection of accessibility features and
necessary supports
 Complete Surveys
 Verify applicable students are on your assigned rosters
 Administer practice tests
 See DLM site for Test Administrator Manual
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