Accommodations vs. Modifications

True or False: A student receiving a modified program may also receive accommodations

True or False: Accommodations can be changes or supports in the physical environment of the classroom and/or the school.

Student can listen to audiobook recordings

Student is given note-taking assistance through graphic organizers, note outlines, copies of notes etc. 

Student with LD is working on math problems that cover one concept while the rest of the class' cover multiple concepts

What accommodations would a student with anxiety most likely receive?

Student participates in same independent reading assessment as peers but uses a different book at lower reading level

A student is given a word bank for communication or fill in the blank questions.

Student uses a laptop or speech-to-text software for written work

What is a modification?

Student is working on grade level materials but # of curriculum expectations has been reduced

Which of these accommodations are considered environmental accommodations?

True or False: Students can receive accommodations for assessment, environmental, and instruction

Content of a student's test is adjusted to account for only 3 of 7 concepts covered. 

A teacher uses FM system when giving instructions and teaching content for student who is hearing impaired

Student is given the use of calculator, electronic speller, translator device, etc. to support the learning process

A student has different rubric expectations than the rest of their peers in the class for an assignment

Use of sensory tools (ie. fidget cube, stress ball)

Student has extra time to complete an assessment

True or False: You can apply a modification to any student even if they do not have an IEP

Which accommodation would a student identified with ADHD likely not have?

A student with anxiety completes a test in separate room

Having the student sit in a specific area of the room (ie. close to the teacher) is a(n)...

True of False: Students with an IEP cannot use their accommodations for EQAO testing

What is an accommodation?

Student with low motor skills that has difficulty holding a writing utensil are NOT likely have an accommodation of...

All printed materials are read to the student.

____ are important tools for a child to successfully accomplish IEP goals & objectives and be included in class activity

A student is performing academically at grade level. He needs frequent breaks and visual schedules and instructions.

True or False: The terms modification and accommodation can be used interchangeably