Accommodation or Modification?

Provides access to the same content the class is learning

Changes the difficulty level of material the student learns

While the class is working on word problems, Sue works with instructional math coach practicing her calculation skills.

The teacher breaks the long-term project into smaller assignments with individualized due dates for Jo who has ADHD.

Anya has an LD and has difficulty taking notes in class. The teacher provides her with a study guide.

Changes the content student is expected to learn

Extending the time allowed for a student to take a test

Does not change the expectations of learning

Providing the same book in Braille for a student who is blind

The class is learning to multiply 3-digit by 2-digit numbers. Anna is allowed to use a calculator.

Students who got a 100 on the pre-assessment work on an independent challenge project instead of the regular assignment.

Students are assigned a 2-page paper, but Cody is allowed to write a paragraph.

Allowing student who has difficulty with fine motor skills and cannot turn the pages of a book to use digital texts.

Dimitri is deaf and has a sign language interpreter with him in classes.