1. Who is primarily responsible for implementing the accommodations and modifications outlined in a student's IEP to meet their educational needs?
A) The student's parents
B) The special education teacher
C) Classroom teacher and the SERT
D) All of the above
Answer: C) Classroom teacher and the SERT
2. True or False:
Modification is an adjustment for the curriculum expectations that may fit
better with the student’s learning and needs.
Answer: True
3. True or false
Accommodation is best understood as a change that is made to help
a student overcome or work around their disability.
Answer : True
4. A teacher provides Provision of calculator and/or number line for math tests.
Is this action an accommodation or a modification?
Answer: Accommodation
5. Why do we need accommodation in an IEP?
Answer: To provide support that allows the student to access the curriculum without changing what they are expected to learn.
6. A student is allowed to use an assistive technology such as speech to text software that helps you in understanding and discussing the scenarios. Is this an accommodation or a modification?
Answer: Accommodation
7. When a student’s reading level is significantly below the grade level, the teacher develop specific learning expectation per term by considering their strengths and needs. Is this an accommodation or a modification?
Answer: Modification
8. A student receives an Individualized Education Plan that allows them to use clear visuals and engaging graphics to illustrate key concepts. This is an example of:
Answer:Accommodation
9. Which one do you think the example for accommodation?
a. teachers breaking down instructions,
b. Shortening time for processing information
c. If a student is struggling, one possible strategy is giving simpler assignments.
Answer: teachers breaking down instructions.
10. Which scenario represents an accommodation?
a. Receiving adult or peer assistance on assignments.
b. Use de-escalating strategies.
c. Providing preferential seating in the classroom to minimize distractions.
Answer: Providing preferential seating in the classroom to minimize distractions.
11. Which of the following best describes a modification in the context of an IEP?
Answer: B) Reducing the number of math problems a student must complete from 20 to 10.
12. Which scenario is an example of a modification for a student with an IEP?
A) Allowing a student to take tests in Alternative work location such as in a quiet room.
B) Develop and implement a timetable of when instruction will occur.
C) By providing support, students access the same learning goals as their peers
D) Allowing the student to use audio books for reading assignments.
Answer: B) Develop and implement a timetable of when instruction will occur.
13. Which scenario represents an accommodation?
a. Receiving adult or peer assistance on assignments.
b. Use de-escalating strategies.
c. Providing preferential seating in the classroom to minimize distractions.
Answer: Providing preferential seating in the classroom to minimize distractions.
14. Which scenario represents a modification?
Answer: Using different books that have similar concepts but at an easier reading level.
15. Why do we need modification in an IEP?
Modifications in an IEP are designed to help students with disabilities participate in educational activities in ways that match their individual needs, ensuring they have equitable opportunities for success and progress in school.
16.True or False
Students on modified programs is not allowed to have accommodations to support their learning.
Answer: False
Bonus Question
Question: A student is given extra time to complete assignments and is allowed to use a text-to-speech program for reading tasks. Are these accommodations, modifications, or both?
Answer: Both (Extra time is an accommodation; text-to-speech for reading tasksBoth (Extra time is an accommodation; text-to-speech for reading tasks can also be considered an accommodation).