Example: Use of Accommodations
In Kentucky, classroom practice is the primary criterion for determining whether a student
receives an accommodation during the State assessment, and what accommodation it is. Thus, if
Richard is given frequent breaks when completing worksheets and when taking classroom
assessments, then he will be provided with this accommodation during the State assessment.
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Example: List of Selected Assessment Accommodations
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Timing/Scheduling |
Setting |
Flexible schedule
Extend the time allotted to complete the test
Administer the test in several sessions, specify duration
Time of day change
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Administer the test individually in a separate location
Administer the test to a small group in a separate location
Provide special lighting or acoustics
Provide adaptive or special furniture
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Presentation
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Response |
Braille edition or large-type edition
Prompts available on tape
Increase spacing between items or reduce items per page or line
Reading passages with one complete sentence per line
Multi-choice, answers follow questions down bubbles to right
Omit questions which cannot be revised, prorate credit
Teacher helps student understand prompt
Computer reads paper to student
Test Directions
Sign directions to students
Read directions to student
Reread directions for each page
Simplify language in directions
Underline verbs in instructions
Clarify directions
Provide additional examples
Use of Assistive Devices/Supports
Visual magnification devices
Templates to reduce visible print
Auditory amplification device, hearing aid, or noise buffers
Audio taped administration of sections
Secure paper to work area (tape, magnet)
Markers to maintain place
Dark heavy or raised lines or pencil grips
Amanuensis (scribe)
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Test Format
Increase spacing (wider lines and/or wider margins)
Graph paper
Paper in alternative format (word processed, Braille, etc.)
Allow student to mark responses in booklet rather than answer sheet
Use of Assistive Devices/Supports
Word processor
Student tapes response for later verbatim transcription
Typewriter
Communication device
Alternative response such as oral, sign, typed, pointing
Braille
Large diameter, special grip pencil, copy assistance between drafts
Slant board or wedge
Tape recorder
Calculator
Abacus
Arithmetic tables
Spelling dictionary
Spell check
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Last Modified: 10/10/2003
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