Accommodations vs Modifications

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What if you adapt the time allotted and allowed for learning task completion?

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Accommodation

Answer explanation

Accommodation refers to adapting the time allowed for task completion, making it the correct choice. Modification would imply changing the task itself, not the time.

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What if you increase the amount of personal assistance to keep the student on task or reinforce targeted skills?

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Accommodation

Answer explanation

Accommodation refers to adjustments made to support a student's learning without altering the curriculum. Increasing personal assistance helps keep the student on task, making it an accommodation rather than a modification.

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What if you... Adapt where the learner completes work or tasks?

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Accommodation

Answer explanation

Accommodation refers to adapting the environment or tasks to support the learner's needs, allowing them to complete work effectively. Modification involves changing the task itself, which is not the focus here.

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What if you provide additional supports to help student manage workload, etc.?

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Accommodation

Answer explanation

Accommodation refers to additional supports provided to help students manage their workload, making it the correct choice. Modification involves changing the curriculum or expectations, which is not the focus here.

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What if you adapt the skill level: generally below grade level or lower standard for understanding?

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Modification

Answer explanation

Modification refers to changing the rules or expectations for a learner, which aligns with adapting skill levels or problem types. Accommodation, on the other hand, involves providing support without altering the task itself.

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What if you adapt the goals or outcome expectations while using the same materials?

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Modification

Answer explanation

Modification refers to changing the goals or expectations while using the same materials, which aligns with the question's requirement. Accommodation, on the other hand, typically involves adjusting the materials or methods rather than the goals.

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What if you... Change the content that the student is expected to learn?

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Modification

Answer explanation

Modification refers to changing the content that students are expected to learn, making it different from accommodation, which adjusts how students access the content without altering the learning goals.

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What if you... Adapt the way a student is evaluated?

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Accommodation

Answer explanation

Accommodation refers to adapting evaluation methods to meet a student's needs without changing the learning expectations. Modification, on the other hand, involves altering the content or expectations, which is not the focus here.

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What if you... A student tests in a separate location independently with a teacher/support?

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Accommodation

Answer explanation

Accommodation involves altering the environment to support learning, making it the correct choice. Modification typically refers to changing the content or expectations, not the environment itself.