Reader/Scribe
Technology
Extended Time
Paraphrasing
Other
100
In one class, seven student have a reader listed on their IEP. The teacher assigns an adult reader to each student throughout the year. For KPREP the teacher gives the student a audio CD version of the test because they are short on proctors. 
Not Allowed. The accommodation used must be utilized and practiced throughout the school year. 
100
A student has a calculator on his desk for the mathematics portion of the test. Instead of using the calculator he opts to do the work on paper, but appears to be struggling. The proctor walks over and taps the calculator on the students desk. 
Not Allowed. 

The use of calculator is allowed on all sections of the state required assessment including sections labeled Non-Calculator. Must be student initiated. 

100
Frances gets extended time per her IEP and has used it fairly regularly during instruction. On the first day of testing she sits and stares out the window during the 60 minute sessions and then asks for extended time when the proctor says time is up. Frances receives extended time as an accommodation. 
Not Allowed. 

Extended time shall be utilized as long as the student is demonstrating on task efforts which allow the student to make constructive progress on completing their assessment response. 

100
A student with paraphrasing on his IEP asks the proctor to paraphrase question # 6 because he does not understand what is being asked. The proctor says she is not able to do that and the student should do his best. 
Correct/Right

Paraphrasing includes breaking DIRECTIONS into parts or segments, using similar words and phrases in Directions and repeating or rephrasing DIRECTIONS. 

100
Joey has manipulative marked on his IEP and uses several regularly to solve problems. During instruction he routinely goes to pick out the ones he needs. During KPREP the teacher hands him the three that he uses regularly for use on the math test. 
NOT Allowed

Manipulatives can not be placed on the students desk but instead located in a place where the student can access them. All manipulative should be free of writing and used only to trigger the student as he or she organizes thoughts. May have one 3 X 5 inch note card with blank graphic organizer drawn.

200
Student has a reader on his IEP but ops not to use the reader on reading part A. Once reading part B begins, he ask for a reader. 
Allowed. 
200
In order for the uses of special equipment, including assistive technology to be allowed during state assessments, the ARC shall consider under what conditions a student will use the technology on a routine basis during instruction. 
True

Assistive technology shall in no way lead the student to the correct answer. 


200
During her ARC the teachers discuss that they allow her to use as much time as she needs to finish work. During the end of the year assessment Sarah is allowed to work all day on one test section. 
Not Allowed. 

The ARC determines the allowed extended time. Regular time, time and a half or double time must be listed in the IEP. 

200
While reading a passage the proctor sees Johnny is struggling to comprehend the story so the proctor paraphrases each paragraph to better explain the passage. 
Wrong

Paraphrasing shall not include defining words or concepts, teaching vocabulary, or telling a student what to do first, second, etc. Reading passages and content passages may not be paraphrased as that would impact content validity. 

200
A student with known behavioral outbursts during stressful times uses a sticker chart for behavior reinforcement to help him know when he is behavior appropriately. 
Appropriate

Reinforcement and behavior modification strategies may include: verbal, tangible or tactile reinforcements for being on task. Use of technology to focus attention or reduce stress. 

300
A student with a reader on her IEP has read all of Reading part A. after the 5th question she appears to be struggling with which answer is correct. The proctor asks if she would like to have the question re-read for her?
Not Allowed. 

Re-read the directions, prompts, situations and passages only if REQUESTED by the student. Read directions, prompts, situations and passages as written. You can not provide additional information or directions that may lead the student to specific information needed to answer the question. 

300
Examples of Assistive Technology include:
Communication Boards ,Computer/laptops

Speech to text software, Electronic dictionaries, talking caculators

300
A student with known behavioral outbursts gets extended time with extra breaks during long assessments per his IEP. He is tested with the other extended time kids until his first outburst then removed into a separate setting. 
In appropriate


If the student has known behavioral outbursts it would be best to test in a separate location outside the regular classroom. 

400
A student has received a scribe all year long. On the second day of testing his annual review is held and he no longer qualifies for services. He finishes out the testing week using the IEP he had as testing began. 
Not Allowed. 

ARC meetings should be held before or after the testing window when eligibility or change in accommodations are a concern. 

400

English Learners in their first year of enrollment in the U. S schools are not required to participate in the required reading, social studies or writing KPEEP assessments. 

True

For these students these assessments are optional and and at the discretion of the school district. This is a one time exemptions.  

500
While scribing for a student the proctor edits or revises the students work.
Not Allowed. 

A scribe shall record what the student dictates word for word. Format, capitalize and punctuate the students writing as directed by the student. Give the written product to the student to edit or revise and do not alter the students ideas, revisions or edits. 

500
A first year EL student must participate in mathematics test and science tests for participation only. 
True

If a first year EL student is enrolled in a grade in which a math or science test is administered they will answer at least 4 multiple choice questions with appropriate accommodations noted in the EL PSP for participation. This score is not accountable. 

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