Modifications
Accommodations
Classroom Scenarios #1
Wildcard
100
T/F Modifications are not documented in the ARD documents and must be based on grade level TEKS.
What is FALSE
100
T/F Accommodations are specific, individualized instruction, environmental and assessment strategies necessary for a student to meet curriculum expectations for a grade/course
What is TRUE
100
A child who can’t learn the twenty-word spelling list every week may learn only ten words. This is an example of a modification or accommodation?
What is a Modification
100
T/F Data must be kept and shared at the ARD meeting to justify the use of accommodations.
What is TRUE
200
T/F A student receiving a modified program may also receive accommodations.
What is TRUE
200
T/F Accommodations are not permitted for state assessments.
What is FALSE
200
In a 5th grade class a student is performing academically at grade level. To be successful in the classroom he needs frequent breaks, a token economy, and schedules and instructions presented to him visually.
What is Accommodation
200
T/F If a student refuses to use required accommodations, documentation must be kept, staffing must be held and an amendment must be completed, if appropriate.
What is True
300
Alters the content or lowers the standards or expectations.
What is Modification
300
T/F Accommodations do not alter the TEKS for enrolled grade level.
What is TRUE
300
A child with an LD that uses assistive technology to complete class work is benefiting from modification or accommodation?
What is Accommodation
300
T/F Modifications and accommodations are often used interchangeably by teachers and parents alike.
What is True
400
T/F Modifications allows students to complete the same assignments as other students, but permits a change in time, formatting, setting, scheduling , response or presentation.
What is False
400
T/F Accommodations can be changes or supports in the physical environment of the classroom and/or the school.
What is True
400
Generally, modifications involve expectations based on the knowledge and skills outlined in curriculum expectations for a _______ grade level.
What is Different
400
Are meant to help children learn.
What are Accommodations and Modifications
500
Not only levels the playing field, it changes the game.
What is modification
500
Can be appropriate for classroom use but not for State Assessments.
What are Accommodations
500
In a 6th grade classroom a student with LD in Math is working on math problems that cover one concept/skill while other students are working on math problems that cover multiple concepts/skills.
What is Modification
500
An annual __________ is a statement that describes what a student can reasonably be expected to accomplish in 36 weeks.
What is a Goal
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