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What is the main purpose of the ADAPT strategy?
To help educators analyze student needs, match those needs with classroom demands, and make appropriate adaptations that support learning.
What is an accommodation?
A change in how learning occurs or how a student shows learning, without changing the curriculum expectations.
What is response modality?
It refers to changing the way a student completes work (e.g., oral responses, graphic organizers, manipulatives).
What are the three core components of a rubric?
Criteria, levels of achievement, and descriptors.
What is performance assessment?
An assessment requiring students to complete open‑ended tasks like role-playing or practical demonstrations.
What does the first “A” in ADAPT stand for?
It stands for Accounts of students’ strengths and needs, meaning you identify what each student can do and where they need support.
What is a modification?
A change in what a student is expected to learn — usually lowering or altering curriculum expectations.
What is diagnostic assessment used for?
To identify what students already know before instruction begins.
Why would a teacher adapt objective tests?
To remove barriers like reading level, test anxiety, or processing speed, while still assessing understanding
. What is a portfolio?
A collection of student work that shows learning progress over time, including reflection and self evaluation.
Why is differentiating assessment important?
Because students learn in different ways, and differentiated assessment ensures all students can demonstrate what they know, not just those who do well with traditional tests.
Why is “fair isn’t equal” important?
Because fairness means giving students what they need — not treating everyone the exact same.
How does formative assessment support learning?
It gives teachers ongoing feedback so they can adjust instruction in real time.
Give one example of adapting an essay test.
Providing an outline for the student to fill in or highlighting key words in the question.
What is one benefit of digital portfolios?
: They are easy to update, accessible online, and can include multimedia elements like videos and images.
What are large‑scale assessments?
Standardized tests given to large groups of students to gather province‑wide or national data on achievement.
What is the purpose of setting accommodations?
To reduce distractions and create an environment where students can focus (e.g., seating changes, quiet test rooms).
Why is differentiation legally and ethically important?
Because educators are required to provide equitable access to learning for students with exceptionalities.
Why is consulting the in‑school team important for students with exceptionalities?
: Because the team provides guidance on IEPs, supports, and appropriate accommodations.
Why might teachers use alternatives to report card marks?
To give a clearer, more detailed picture of student progress than a single numerical grade.
What is the difference between classroom assessments and large‑scale assessments?
Classroom assessments are ongoing and used by teachers to guide instruction, while large‑scale assessments collect broad data for monitoring educational trends.
What is presentation modality?
Changing how information is delivered — such as reading text aloud, enlarging fonts, or giving notes ahead of time.
Why is differentiation connected to student engagement?
When instruction and assessment are tailored to student needs, students are more motivated and able to succeed.
What is one support that can be used for students during tests?
A scribe, extended time, or completing the test orally instead of written.
What should report card marks reflect?
A student’s achievement of curriculum expectations and patterns of learning.