Accommodations vs Modifications

A Modification is

To receive accommodations during (EQAO), a student must have an IEP that identifies the accommodations required.

Using sensory tools such as a fidget spinner, stress ball or wobble tool is an example of a/an

A child who struggles to learn the twenty-word spelling list every week may learn only ten words. This is a/an

Having extra time to complete a test is a/an

Being excused from particular projects is a/an

What is Accommodation of a student?

The Special Education Program section of the IEP needs to be completed when the student requires accommodations alone.

Assistive technology, such as text-to-speech software is a/an

Grade-level expectations may also be modified to support the needs of English language learners.

Accommodations are developed in consultation with the teachers only.

A student taking a test in a small group setting is an example of a/an

Students on modified programs will often also need accommodations to support their learning.

Video recordings of lessons for intensive review at a later time is a/an

Allowing choice as a demonstration of learning is an example of a/an

A student may access both Accommodations and Modifications.

Modifications may involve either raising or lowering grade level expectations

An example of accommodation is

Treating all children the same means children who need accommodations or modifications to succeed will be disadvantaged.

Reduced/uncluttered format in assessment is a/an

Which of the following strategies would not be considered an accommodation?

Use of headphones is a/an

Having a different version of a test is a/an

Scribing for a student is an example of a modification.

A student has a hearing problem, you seat them where the teacher talks is a/an

Modifications are developed on a per-subject basis, determined by student need and based on the Ontario Curriculum. 

The provision of accommodations in no way alters the curriculum expectations for the grade level or course.

Buddy/peer tutoring is a Modification.

Providing a word bank of choices to test questions for an individual student is a/an

Getting graded or assessed using a different standard than other students is a/an