Definitions
What is accommodation?
A change that has been made or added to help the student reach their full success. This will provide the student with the same learning.
A student has an alternative workspace. Is that an accommodation or modification?
Accommodation
What are some forms of accommodation?
Instructional, environmental and assessment.
We do not involve any parents in our decisions for accommodation or modifications for their child or in our classroom.
False. Why is this false?
What is modification?
A modification is a change that has been made for what is being taught and the expectations. This provides the student a better chance at success and fits their learning needs.
In Mrs. Q class there is a math quiz today. Some students have multiplying single and double digit numbers. While some only have multiply single digit. Is this a modification or accommodation?
Modification.
If during a lesson I were to provide a student with manipulatives to solve math problems. What type of accommodation am I fulfilling?
Instructional accommodation as it helps the student learn.
Accommodations and modifications are a key things to help students succeed.
True. Why is this true?
Modification means a student is working below grade level?
No it does not. The curriculum can be modified for any circumstance.
Students are writing 5 paragraph pieces of writing. One student is learning how to form paragraphs using a different story than the other students. Is this an accommodation or modification?
Modification.
In the classroom we are all trying to reduce audio or visual stimuli for students. What type of accommodation is that?
Environmental
Students are not to have both accommodations and modifications on their IEP.
False. How is this false?
With an accommodation it means the learning expectations and instruction have changed?
No, it just changes how the student will have access to information and display their learning. The curriculum expectations remain the same.
A students answers questions orally to the teacher. Is this an accommodation or modification?
Accommodation
An example of instructional accommodation would be?
Answers will vary.
Assistive technology can be used for all accommodation types.
True.
A student has a visual schedule on their desk. Is this an accommodation or modification?
Accommodation.
What does an accommodated assessment look like for you?
Answers will vary.
We cannot accommodate students unless they are have an IEP.
False.