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NYS ELA Standard (Grade 3):

RI.3.1 – Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers.

Using the NYSAA Essential Elements for ELA Grade 3, which Essential Element BEST aligns with this standard?

A. EE.RI.3.1 – Answer who and what questions to demonstrate understanding of details in a text.
B. EE.RI.3.2 – Identify the main topic of a familiar text.
C. EE.RI.3.3 – Identify the illustrations and details that support the topic of a text.
D. EE.RI.3.7 – Identify information shown in pictures or other visual formats.

Briefly explain how the Essential Element maintains alignment to the grade-level concept while providing an access point for students with significant cognitive disabilities.

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Correct Answer: A

Sample Answer:

EE.RI.3.1 keeps the focus on showing understanding of a text, but simplifies it by having students answer who and what questions using text details. This preserves the meaning of the grade-level standard while making the task manageable for students with significant cognitive disabilities.

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Instructional Goal (Functional Skill):

“The student will navigate the school building by identifying key locations (e.g., cafeteria, office, restroom) using visual signage, with fading adult support.”

Using the New York State CDOS Learning Standards, which standard or indicator BEST aligns with this functional community/school navigation skill?

A. CDOS Standard 1: Career Development — Students will be knowledgeable about the world of work, explore career options, and relate personal skills to careers.
B. CDOS Standard 2: Integrated Learning — Students will demonstrate how academic knowledge and skills are applied in real-world settings.
C. CDOS Standard 3a: Universal Foundation Skills — Students will demonstrate behaviors such as following directions, using resources, managing time, and completing tasks independently.
D. CDOS Standard 3b: Career Majors — Students will acquire specific technical skills for a particular career pathway.

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C. CDOS Standard 3a: Universal Foundation Skills

Why?

This skill targets:

• Independence in navigating environments

• Following directions using resources (visual signage)

• Real-world mobility skills tied to independence

Those skills fall directly under Universal Foundation Skills such as:

• Task completion

• Using supports/resources

• Self-direction in daily environments

Standards A, B, and D do not focus on functional navigation independence.