What is it?
A student listens to audiobooks instead of reading text.
What is an accommodation?
The student can still access the grade-level curriculum through a different method.
Giving a student extra time on a math test.
What is an assessment accommodation?
Accommodations change what a student learns.
False
That would be a modification.
The student has a visual impairment. Name one instructional accommodation.
Sample answer: Using enlarged print or audio books
A student is given only 10 spelling words instead of 20.
What is a modification?
The curriculum expectations have changed.
Providing visuals alongside verbal instructions.
What is an instructional accommodation?
Modifications are often used when students are working below grade level.
True
Modifications change the curriculum expectations for a student to fit their learning needs better.
A student with dyslexia is in Grade 5. What’s an example of an accommodation that supports their reading?
Sample answer: Assistive technology, like text-to-speech software, to access the same reading materials as peers.
A student is taught simpler learning expectations for writing due to developmental delays.
What is a modification?
The curriculum expectations have changed.
Using noise-cancelling headphones to minimize distractions.
What is an environmental accommodation?
Students with modifications can also receive accommodations.
True
You notice that a student with anxiety struggles with transitions. What accommodation might help?
Sample answer: Provide a calm corner or use a visual schedule before transitions.
A student with dyslexia uses speech-to-text to complete writing tasks.
What is an accommodation?
With assistive technology, the student can access the expected curriculum.
Allowing a student to present orally instead of writing a report.
What is an assessment accommodation?
Only students with IEPs can receive accommodations.
False.
Teachers often informally put accommodations in place for students to improve their learning and/or behaviour.
A student is not yet able to write full sentences independently. How could you modify a writing task to help them participate?
Sample: Reduce the length or complexity of the writing.
A student works on Grade 5 math expectations while in Grade 4.
What is a modification?
A gifted student has their curriculum expectations changed.
Rearranging classroom seating so a student with ADHD is close to the teacher.
What is an environmental accommodation?
Giving fewer questions on an assignment is an example of an accommodation.
False
This is a modification.
A student is working significantly below grade level in math. The class is solving 2-digit multiplication problems. How could you modify the task for this student?
Sample: You could modify the expectations to single-digit multiplication